Entry #24 documents some of my Paris explorations. You can also hear me butcher French, lol. Some places and people mentioned are Musee L'Orangerie, Louvre, Shakespeare & Company, Closerie des Lilas, Monet, Cezanne, Renoir, Matisse, Picasso, Ernest Hemingway, Scott Fitzgerald, Julius Cesar, and Jim Morrison. As much as I included, I missed a lot in this recap, but it doesn't matter. In the end, no matter where I am, nothing beats the simplicity of early morning...nothing.If you enjoyed this entry, please consider sharing it with a friend. Or subscribing/following on your favorite podcast platform, so you don’t miss the next entry.To submit a question to be answered on the podcast: 1) Go to DouglasVigliotti.com, 2) Scroll to the bottom, and 3) Click the button that reads EMAIL DOUG. (No pressure, you can't screw it up. ☺︎)

Entry #23 is sent from Paris with love. It feels like a movie set. Oh, and excuse the poor audio quality. I kinda like it, though. I don't know, don't ask, just listen! (Boost up the volume, lol.)If you enjoyed this entry, please consider sharing it with a friend. Or subscribing/following on your favorite podcast platform, so you don’t miss the next entry.To submit a question to be answered on the podcast: 1) Go to DouglasVigliotti.com, 2) Scroll to the bottom, and 3) Click the button that reads EMAIL DOUG. (No pressure, you can't screw it up. ☺︎)

Entry #22 documents an interesting way to look at movies, shows, and books. Some art allows you to escape life, while other art brings you closer to it. In fact, I think most art is designed to do one or another. So, which do you prefer?If you enjoyed this entry, please consider sharing it with a friend. Or subscribing/following on your favorite podcast platform, so you don’t miss the next entry.To submit a question to be answered on the podcast: 1) Go to DouglasVigliotti.com, 2) Scroll to the bottom, and 3) Click the button that reads EMAIL DOUG. (No pressure, you can't screw it up. ☺︎)

Entry #21 builds off entry #20 and briefly covers how I like to self-edit. I was moving fast, so I didn't cover everything. C'mon, gimme a break! Just consider this a good starter to what I feel is important to self-editing. If you're a writer, it's a skill you def need—eventually.If you enjoyed this entry, please consider sharing it with a friend. Or subscribing/following on your favorite podcast platform, so you don’t miss the next entry.To submit a question to be answered on the podcast: 1) Go to DouglasVigliotti.com, 2) Scroll to the bottom, and 3) Click the button that reads EMAIL DOUG. (No pressure, you can't screw it up. ☺︎)

Entry #20 answers a listener question about writing—what about grammar? In short, it matters. But probably not as much as you think it does. You need enough to prove you're not an idiot, but not so much that it prevents your voice (see entry #16) from getting on the page. (Oh, and I was kinda hoping "grammatist" wasn't a word. It is—damn it.)If you enjoyed this entry, please consider sharing it with a friend. Or subscribing/following on your favorite podcast platform, so you don’t miss the next entry.To submit a question to be answered on the podcast: 1) Go to DouglasVigliotti.com, 2) Scroll to the bottom, and 3) Click the button that reads EMAIL DOUG. (No pressure, you can't screw it up. ☺︎)

Entry #19 documents three things that I'm currently pretty bad at. In some ways, these things probably hinder me. Actually, at times, I know they do—aargh!If you enjoyed this entry, please consider sharing it with a friend. Or subscribing/following on your favorite podcast platform, so you don’t miss the next entry.To submit a question to be answered on the podcast: 1) Go to DouglasVigliotti.com, 2) Scroll to the bottom, and 3) Click the button that reads EMAIL DOUG. (No pressure, you can't screw it up. ☺︎)

Entry #18 reminds you that anything documented on It's Not What It Seems is not meant to be advice. It's just my current thoughts, quirks, and ways of doing things. For other creators, your own taste will reign supreme. Just like a chef. This entry also mentions an idea known as "The Taste Gap" by Ira Glass.If you enjoyed this entry, please consider sharing it with a friend. Or subscribing/following on your favorite podcast platform, so you don’t miss the next entry.To submit a question to be answered on the podcast: 1) Go to DouglasVigliotti.com, 2) Scroll to the bottom, and 3) Click the button that reads EMAIL DOUG. (No pressure, you can't screw it up. ☺︎)

Entry #17 documents a way I like to think about books—genre, literary, memoir, or whatever really. For writers, this is just a simple strategy to evaluate stories on a bit of a deeper level. (Use at your own risk, lol.)As mentioned in the entry, here is the link to my Lyrics I Love column and the ongoing Spotify playlist.If you enjoyed this entry, please consider sharing it with a friend. Or subscribing/following on your favorite podcast platform, so you don’t miss the next entry.To submit a question to be answered on the podcast: 1) Go to DouglasVigliotti.com, 2) Scroll to the bottom, and 3) Click the button that reads EMAIL DOUG. (No pressure, you can't screw it up. ☺︎)

Entry #16 documents the two main components of that infamous thing known as "writer's voice." Daunting? Maybe, but the hard part isn't finding it. The hard part is listening to it. Other people mentioned in this entry include Chuck Klosterman and Tyler Cowen (who was a guest on this podcast back in 2019—great episode btw, go check it out.)If you enjoyed this entry, please consider sharing it with a friend. Or subscribing/following on your favorite podcast platform, so you don’t miss the next entry.To submit a question to be answered on the podcast: 1) Go to DouglasVigliotti.com, 2) Scroll to the bottom, and 3) Click the button that reads EMAIL DOUG. (No pressure, you can't screw it up. ☺︎)

Entry #15 shares a small dilemma that writers face when they're crafting something. Or at least I do, and I'd imagine most creators across most artistic disciplines face the same challenge. It really comes down to one question—how clear should I actually make this thing?If you enjoyed this entry, please consider sharing it with a friend. Or subscribing/following on your favorite podcast platform, so you don’t miss the next entry.To submit a question to be answered on the podcast: 1) Go to DouglasVigliotti.com, 2) Scroll to the bottom, and 3) Click the button that reads EMAIL DOUG. (No pressure, you can't screw it up. ☺︎)

Entry #14 takes a timeout to send thoughts and prayers to all the Ukrainian people as they fight for their freedom. Like many of us, this evolving and extremely sad situation has been on my mind a lot over the past week. If you enjoyed this entry, please consider sharing it with a friend. Or subscribing/following on your favorite podcast platform, so you don’t miss the next entry.To submit a question to be answered on the podcast: 1) Go to DouglasVigliotti.com, 2) Scroll to the bottom, and 3) Click the button that reads EMAIL DOUG. (No pressure, you can't screw it up. ☺︎)

Entry #13 pivots to share what I feel is our biggest problem (as a society) as we move forward. Not democrats or republicans. Not crypto or China, or your jerk neighbor. I will get back to more creative-centric topics but this is deeply embedded into how I think about the world so it was worth documenting.If you enjoyed this entry, please consider sharing it with a friend. Or subscribing/following on your favorite podcast platform, so you don’t miss the next entry.To submit a question to be answered on the podcast: 1) Go to DouglasVigliotti.com, 2) Scroll to the bottom, and 3) Click the button that reads EMAIL DOUG. (No pressure, you can't screw it up. ☺︎)

Entry #12 addresses a common myth about creative work—speed hinders quality. Does it? Some artists mentioned in the entry are Miles Davis, Shakespeare, and Stephen King.If you enjoyed this entry, please consider sharing it with a friend. Or subscribing/following on your favorite podcast platform, so you don’t miss the next entry.To submit a question to be answered on the podcast: 1) Go to DouglasVigliotti.com, 2) Scroll to the bottom, and 3) Click the button that reads EMAIL DOUG. (No pressure, you can't screw it up. ☺︎)

Entry #11 reconsiders the closing line from Entry #10. Are all great writers actually rewriters? Or, is there a case for not rewriting? Some artists that are mentioned in this entry are Hunter Thompson, Charles Bukowski, Ernest Hemingway, and Neil Young.If you enjoyed this entry, please consider sharing it with a friend. Or subscribing/following on your favorite podcast platform, so you don’t miss the next entry.To submit a question to be answered on the podcast: 1) Go to DouglasVigliotti.com, 2) Scroll to the bottom, and 3) Click the button that reads EMAIL DOUG. (No pressure, you can't screw it up. ☺︎)

Entry #10 shares a quick tip for my fellow writers, which is more just a reminder. But a worthy one! It uses the book Page Fright by Harry Bruce as the jumping-off point. (Fun book and highly recommend it.)If you enjoyed this entry, please consider sharing it with a friend. Or subscribing/following on your favorite podcast platform, so you don’t miss the next entry.To submit a question to be answered on the podcast: 1) Go to DouglasVigliotti.com, 2) Scroll to the bottom, and 3) Click the button that reads EMAIL DOUG. (No pressure, you can't screw it up. ☺︎)

Entry #9 introduces a theory that I call "the impressiveness differential." Eek. Some might find it sad, others inspiring, nonetheless, I'll own it. I also share a little about one of my creative heroes Tom Petty. I'm surprised it took me this long. I did forget to mention the most impressive thing about him—consistency over time. Oh well. I hope you enjoy this one.If you enjoyed this entry, please consider sharing it with a friend. Or subscribing/following on your favorite podcast platform, so you don’t miss the next entry.To submit a question to be answered on the podcast: 1) Go to DouglasVigliotti.com, 2) Scroll to the bottom, and 3) Click the button that reads EMAIL DOUG. (No pressure, you can't screw it up. ☺︎)

Entry #8 shares something I've been writing and curating for over two years now. If you like good music, then my column Lyrics I Love and Spotify playlist (that accompanies it) are made for you.If you enjoyed this entry, please consider sharing it with a friend. Or subscribing/following on your favorite podcast platform, so you don’t miss the next entry.To submit a question to be answered on the podcast: 1) Go to DouglasVigliotti.com, 2) Scroll to the bottom, and 3) Click the button that reads EMAIL DOUG. (No pressure, you can't screw it up. ☺︎)

Entry #7 raises a question that I've been thinking a lot about lately. In a way, as evident by my annual dry January, it's been looming for much longer than I probably convey in this entry. With that being said, I'm sure this topic will be a repeat visitor as I continue to hash out my thoughts on how, why, and when I consume alcohol.If you enjoyed this entry, please consider sharing it with a friend. Or subscribing/following on your favorite podcast platform, so you don’t miss the next entry.To submit a question to be answered on the podcast: 1) Go to DouglasVigliotti.com, 2) Scroll to the bottom, and 3) Click the button that reads EMAIL DOUG. (No pressure, you can't screw it up. ☺︎)

Entry #6 documents another one of my core beliefs (both personally and creatively.) It also shares a couple of quotes from the great playwright, David Mamet. I will probably revisit this idea in the future because I have more to add and I could say it a little better. With that said, I think you'll get my intention—wink, wink.If you enjoyed this entry, please consider sharing it with a friend. Or subscribing/following on your favorite podcast platform, so you don’t miss the next entry.To submit a question to be answered on the podcast: 1) Go to DouglasVigliotti.com, 2) Scroll to the bottom, and 3) Click the button that reads EMAIL DOUG. (No pressure, you can't screw it up. ☺︎)

Entry #5 introduces one of my core beliefs (both personally and creatively.) More importantly, I share why I believe it's so important.If you enjoyed this entry, please consider sharing it with a friend. Or subscribing/following on your favorite podcast platform, so you don’t miss the next entry.To submit a question to be answered on the podcast: 1) Go to DouglasVigliotti.com, 2) Scroll to the bottom, and 3) Click the button that reads EMAIL DOUG. (No pressure, you can't screw it up. ☺︎)

Entry #4 piggybacks off the previous entry and offers an alternative question to ask when evaluating creative work—whether it be your own or someone else's. It also shares a  great quote from the legendary filmmaker, Brian De Palma.If you enjoyed this entry, please consider sharing it with a friend. Or subscribing/following on your favorite podcast platform, so you don’t miss the next entry.To submit a question to be answered on the podcast: 1) Go to DouglasVigliotti.com, 2) Scroll to the bottom, and 3) Click the button that reads EMAIL DOUG. (No pressure, you can't screw it up. ☺︎)

Entry #3 sheds light on what I think reviews (and opinions) actually are opposed to what we traditionally think of them as. Will you agree? Maybe. Take a listen, find out.If you enjoyed this entry, please consider sharing it with a friend. Or subscribing/following on your favorite podcast platform, so you don't miss the next entry.To submit a question to be answered on the podcast: 1) Go to DouglasVigliotti.com, 2) Scroll to the bottom, and 3) Click the button that reads EMAIL DOUG. (No pressure, you can't screw it up. ☺︎)

Entry #2 answers a listener question—why are you doing the audio-diary format? (Great question.)To submit a question to be answered on the show: 1) Go to DouglasVigliotti.com, 2) Scroll to the bottom, and 3) Click the button that reads EMAIL DOUG. (No pressure, you can't screw it up. ☺︎)

This will be the final episode of It’s Not What It Seems. Thank you so much for listening and your ongoing support. It was a ton of fun and an honor to do the show. As the great Dr. Seuss once said, “Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.”  As for me, I will just be placing a larger focus on my writing––adding two new columns to the blog, working on some longform projects, and doing some collaboration work. Plus, I’m working on a new book. So I truly hope this isn’t the end for you and I. The easiest way to stay in touch and see all the new stuff that’s coming is to join my reading list at DVReadingList.com.

In this episode of the, It’s Not What It Seems podcast, I have a down to earth conversation with David JP Fisher. D. Fish is the author of Networking in the 21st Century on LinkedIn. *See show notes at douglasvigliotti.com/podcast/43-davidjpfisher **Join my private reading list at douglasvigliotti.com/readinglist

In this episode of the, It’s Not What It Seems podcast, my brother Darron and I discuss July 2019’s book of the month, Range by David Epstein. *See show notes at douglasvigliotti.com/podcast/42-range **Join my private reading list at douglasvigliotti.com/readinglist

In this episode of the, It’s Not What It Seems podcast, I have a great conversation with Loretta Breuning. Loretta is the author of Tame Your Anxiety: Rewiring Your Brain for Happiness.  *See show notes at douglasvigliotti.com/podcast/41-lorettabreuning **Join my private reading list at douglasvigliotti.com/readinglist

In this episode of the, It’s Not What It Seems podcast, my brother Darron and I discuss June 2019’s book of the month, Stumbling on Happiness by Daniel Gilbert. *See show notes at douglasvigliotti.com/podcast/40-botmhappiness **Join my private reading list at douglasvigliotti.com/readinglist

In this episode of the, It’s Not What It Seems podcast, I have a great conversation with John Crowley. John is the author of Knuckle Dragging Sales: A Primitive Process to Make More Money. *See show notes at douglasvigliotti.com/podcast/39-johncrowley **Join my private reading list at douglasvigliotti.com/readinglist

In this episode of the, It’s Not What It Seems podcast, my brother Darron interviews me about my new book, The Gap: The Little Space Between What You Know and Don’t Know. This is part two of a two-part interview. Listen to Part I of this interview: https://douglasvigliotti.com/podcast/30-douglasvigliotti *See show notes at douglasvigliotti.com/podcast/38-douglasvigliotti **Join my private reading list at douglasvigliotti.com/readinglist

In this episode of the, It’s Not What It Seems podcast, my brother Darron and I discuss May 2019’s book of the month, Just Kids by Patti Smith. *See show notes at douglasvigliotti.com/podcast/37-justkids **Join my private reading list at douglasvigliotti.com/readinglist

In this episode of the, It’s Not What It Seems podcast, I have an interesting conversation with Daniel Pink. Dan is the author of When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing. *See show notes at douglasvigliotti.com/podcast/36-danielpink **Join my private reading list at douglasvigliotti.com/readinglist

In this episode of the, It’s Not What It Seems podcast, I share an audio article titled, Why I Do What I Do: A Manifesto. I wrote this article to help you understand my sole intention behind why I write my books and articles (and do this show.) You can follow it word for word at douglasvigliotti.com/blog/whyIdowhatIdo. *See show notes at douglasvigliotti.com/podcast/35-whyIdowhatIdo**Join my private reading list at douglasvigliotti.com/readinglist

In this episode of the, It’s Not What It Seems podcast, my brother Darron and I discuss April 2019’s book of the month, The Case Against Education: Why the Education System Is a Waste of Time and Money by Bryan Caplan. *See show notes at douglasvigliotti.com/podcast/34-thecaseagainsteducation **Join my private reading list at douglasvigliotti.com/readinglist

In this episode of the, It’s Not What It Seems podcast, I have an inspirational conversation with don Jose Ruiz. Jose is the author of The Wisdom of the Shamans: What the Ancient Masters Can Teach Us about Love and Life. *See show notes at douglasvigliotti.com/podcast/33-donjoseruiz **Join my private reading list at douglasvigliotti.com/readinglist

In this episode of the, It’s Not What It Seems podcast, I share an audio articled titled, The Problem With Star Wars. I wrote this article to help you learn how to detach from your ideas, beliefs, and opinions in the moment. You can follow it word for word at https://douglasvigliotti.com/blog/the-problem-with-starwars. *See show notes at douglasvigliotti.com/podcast/32-problemwithstarwars **Join my private reading list at douglasvigliotti.com/readinglist

In this episode of the, It’s Not What It Seems podcast, my brother Darron and I discuss March 2019’s book of the month, Barking Up the Wrong Tree: The Surprising Science Behind Why Everything You Know About Success Is (Mostly) Wrong by Eric Barker. *See show notes at douglasvigliotti.com/podcast/31-barkingupthewrongtree **Enter to win a 3-book gift pack at douglasvigliotti.com/freebooks

In this episode of the, It’s Not What It Seems podcast, my brother Darron interviews me about my new book, The Gap: The Little Space Between What You Know and Don’t Know. This is part one of a two-part interview. *See show notes at douglasvigliotti.com/podcast/30-douglasvigliotti **Join my private reading list at douglasvigliotti.com/readinglist

In this episode of the, It’s Not What It Seems podcast, I share an audio article titled, One Bad Habit You Can’t Run From. I wrote this article to help you confront and conquer a bad habit that affects almost everyone, almost all the time. You can follow it word for word at douglasvigliotti.com/blog/one-bad-habit-you-cant-run-from. *See show notes at douglasvigliotti.com/podcast/29-onebadhabityoucantrunfrom **Join my private reading list at douglasvigliotti.com/readinglist

In this episode of the, It’s Not What It Seems podcast, I have a really important conversation with Bob Roth. Bob is the author of Strength in Stillness: The Power of Transcendental Meditation. *See show notes at douglasvigliotti.com/podcast/28-bobroth **Join my private reading list at douglasvigliotti.com/readinglist

In this episode of the, It’s Not What It Seems podcast, my brother Darron and I discuss February 2019’s book of the month, Factfulness: 10 Reasons We’re Wrong About the World–and Why Things Are Better Than You Think by Hans Rosling, Ola Rosling, & Anna Rosling Ronnlund. *See show notes at douglasvigliotti.com/podcast/27-factfulness **Enter to win a 3-book gift pack at douglasvigliotti.com/freebooks

In this episode of the, It’s Not What It Seems podcast, I share an audio article titled, An Urge Worth Fighting. I wrote this article to help you think differently competition. There’s a subtle nuance that is likely affecting your life. You can follow it word for word at douglasvigliotti.com/blog/urgeworthfighting. *See show notes at douglasvigliotti.com/podcast/26-urgeworthfighting **Enter to win a 3-book gift pack at douglasvigliotti.com/freebooks

In this episode of the, It’s Not What It Seems podcast, I have a fun conversation with Chip Conley. Chip is the author of Wisdom @ Work: The Making of a Modern Elder. *See show notes at douglasvigliotti.com/podcast/25-chipconley **Enter to win a 3-book gift pack at douglasvigliotti.com/freebooks

In this episode of the, It’s Not What It Seems podcast, my brother Darron and I discuss January 2019’s book of the month, 21 Lessons for the 21st Century by Yuval Noah Harari. *See show notes at douglasvigliotti.com/podcast/24-21lessons **Enter to win a 3-book gift pack at douglasvigliotti.com/freebooks  

In this episode of the, It’s Not What It Seems podcast, I have an entertaining conversation with Jay Acunzo. Jay is the author of Break the Wheel: Question Best Practices, Hone Your Intuition and Do Your Best Work. *See show notes at douglasvigliotti.com/podcast/23-jayacunzo **Enter to win a 3-book gift pack at douglasvigliotti.com/freebooks  

In this episode of the, It’s Not What It Seems podcast, I share an audio article titled, Walt Disney, Apple, and Nintendo Are All Liars. I wrote this article to help you think differently about our noisy world. You can follow it word for word at douglasvigliotti.com/blog/lemming-myth. *See show notes at douglasvigliotti.com/podcast/22-walt-disney-apple-and-nintendo-are-all-liars **Enter to win a 3-book gift pack at douglasvigliotti.com/freebooks  

In this special episode of It’s Not What It Seems, I wrap up 2018 with a highlight reel of this year’s guests. Specifically, I’m sharing the rapid-fire section at the end of each episode where guests answer the same three or four questions. One piece of advice they wish they’d never hear again One quote or motto they live their lives by One book that’s impacted their thinking One thing they want to tell the world “It’s Not What It Seems” These questions brought so much gold. I think you’ll find some inspiration to take with you into 2019. Are you looking to hear a particular guest? Skip right to them. Steve Sims (4:50) Loretta Breuning (6:57) Annie Duke (9:15) Mark Goulston (13:21) Herb Cohen (16:40) Ryan Serhant (19:18) Greg Mckeown (21:40) Annie Duke (23:11) Don Miguel Ruiz Jr. (29:25) Bradley Tusk (32:57) Tyler Cowen (38:19) Jay Baer (43:23) Martin Gurri (47:20) Joe Sweeney (50:26) Seth Godin (53:28)   *See show notes at douglasvigliotti.com/podcast/21-rapidfirerecap2018 **Enter to win a 3-book gift pack at douglasvigliotti.com/freebooks

In this episode of the, It’s Not What It Seems podcast, I have an enlightening conversation with the one and only, Seth Godin. Seth is the author of This is Marketing: You Can't Be Seen Until You Learn to See. *See show notes at douglasvigliotti.com/podcast/20-sethgodin **Enter to win a 3-book gift pack at douglasvigliotti.com/freebooks