Eighteen months ago, The Cultural Tutor was working at McDonald’s. Now, he has one of the world's fastest-growing accounts on Twitter. He publishes every day, has ~100,000 email subscribers, and 1.5 million Twitter followers. Here are some of the Cultural Tutor’s go-to writing maxims: 1. Don't read anything published within the past 50 years. 2. You don’t lack ideas, you lack deadlines. 3. By forcing yourself to be creative, you generate better ideas. 4. Be disciplined about your output but loose with your process. 5. You don’t need to be an expert before you start writing; you just need to be curious. You’ll become an expert by writing about what you learn. 6. The best time to write about an idea is when it first strikes you. 7. Your voice is what you write about, not just how you write about it. 8. You can’t just sit in an empty room and write. You have to engage with the world and notice things. Then write about that. 9. Your best writing comes not when you decide to write but when you are compelled to write. 10. You have enough time to write. If you’re not writing, then it’s not your priority. 11. Keep a notebook because great ideas disappear as quickly as they appear. 12. If you can get the introduction right, the rest of what you’re working on will write itself. 13. Sometimes there are truths that emerge in our writing that feel like they come from outside of us, and we feel like conduits and vessels for the ideas. An idea can take you over, where you’re just in service of it. A friend once told The Cultural Tutor: "With all those books you've read, you must have something to share with people.” Now, he wakes up every day with a single goal: publish one high-quality Twitter thread.
This man is so unbelievably based. Wakes up at 4:37 PM, smokes a pack of cigarettes, his only goal is to write 1 thread everyday, and he gets to 1.5 million followers. A true rebel.
Met him in Sofia, Bulgaria, amazing guy to talk to, with great perspectives about the world we live in, he is always trying to learn from different people with different background and cultures. Glad that such people still exist in our world :) Greetings!
I don't remember how long it's been since I didn't enjoy an interview as much as it is. David: Thank you very much for interviewing this very interesting man. I am passionate about following the call of the true vocation, the calling, and today this interview has been a delight in that situation. One of the best spent minutes of my time.
Writing by hand. It's the spiritual connection for me. Due to my travels.. I can no longer lug around notebooks... So into writing on the computer I go. This video was ordered for me to see. Thank you!!
I've followed him on Twitter for some months now. His stories are incredible. His writing hooks you from the beginning, and when you reach the end, you are looking for more.
Appreciate this kind of conversation. Love the background and how it is setup smoothly. The guy is defly an artist, have clear goal each day to just write againts all rules laid out by productivity gurus!
I have written daily.. Literally.. because I have to. I must. And I get it. I get this gentleman. I also don't.. "enjoy it" it's kinda like enjoying air!!!
This guy looks exactly like I expected him to. Sometimes I wonder if I am too judgemental and wrapped up in my pre-conceived notions. But I also seem to be correct all the time.
NIetszche wrote his philosophy by hand, so called 'in einem fluss', but if you see manuscripts of Nietzsche it is one big 'delete key' 'backspace key' operation. I think every great writer has only one moment of grace: writing 'in einem fluss', after that it is hard labour
As a lifelong, compulsive writer who is hating every moment of her day job, I cannot express the balm and perspective this interview has brought me. 🥹🙏🏼
Why is having a 1 million followers on Twitter a big deal?? There are people who do Crazy videos in Twitter with 2 million followers. And it says nothing about his writing. It shows his eye for culture and art. Take out the art and image from his posts and he will struggle on Twitter.
Well, that has shattered my illusions! I had an old Etonion in my mind - probably a septuagenarian -as I read the Areopagus every week. Fascinating interview!
Recently got banned from twitter, literally the first account I followed when I created a new one was the cultural tutor Realy appreciate your content and now your story !
That was an absolutely fantastic conversation. Thank you for letting us listen in. So many pure and basic truths, commitments, ideas. I truly enjoyed it.
Eighteen months ago, The Cultural Tutor was working at McDonald’s. Now, he has one of the world's fastest-growing accounts on Twitter.
He publishes every day, has ~100,000 email subscribers, and 1.5 million Twitter followers.
Here are some of the Cultural Tutor’s go-to writing maxims:
1. Don't read anything published within the past 50 years.
2. You don’t lack ideas, you lack deadlines.
3. By forcing yourself to be creative, you generate better ideas.
4. Be disciplined about your output but loose with your process.
5. You don’t need to be an expert before you start writing; you just need to be curious. You’ll become an expert by writing about what you learn.
6. The best time to write about an idea is when it first strikes you.
7. Your voice is what you write about, not just how you write about it.
8. You can’t just sit in an empty room and write. You have to engage with the world and notice things. Then write about that.
9. Your best writing comes not when you decide to write but when you are compelled to write.
10. You have enough time to write. If you’re not writing, then it’s not your priority.
11. Keep a notebook because great ideas disappear as quickly as they appear.
12. If you can get the introduction right, the rest of what you’re working on will write itself.
13. Sometimes there are truths that emerge in our writing that feel like they come from outside of us, and we feel like conduits and vessels for the ideas. An idea can take you over, where you’re just in service of it.
A friend once told The Cultural Tutor: "With all those books you've read, you must have something to share with people.”
Now, he wakes up every day with a single goal: publish one high-quality Twitter thread.
What brand of cigarettes does he smoke?
This man is so unbelievably based. Wakes up at 4:37 PM, smokes a pack of cigarettes, his only goal is to write 1 thread everyday, and he gets to 1.5 million followers. A true rebel.
if you think that is rebellious, you are indeed quite dumb
Cigarettes are a weakness.
@@kingkefa7130imagine calling this guy a "true rebel", very sad indeed
@@jodawgsupeh, he seems like an ok kid, a bit pretentious, but I appreciate most of what he said.
He hasn't read much Joyce so he ain't based. Also he needs 25k a year to live. That ain't a real bohemian
Incredible story. Most enjoyable interview I've watched in a long time. Thank you!
Met him in Sofia, Bulgaria, amazing guy to talk to, with great perspectives about the world we live in, he is always trying to learn from different people with different background and cultures. Glad that such people still exist in our world :) Greetings!
I don't remember how long it's been since I didn't enjoy an interview as much as it is. David: Thank you very much for interviewing this very interesting man. I am passionate about following the call of the true vocation, the calling, and today this interview has been a delight in that situation. One of the best spent minutes of my time.
My First Million brought me here. Thanks Sam Parr!
in a world of “hacks” this was real
The Arch Nemesis of Productivity Gurus 🔥
Writing by hand. It's the spiritual connection for me. Due to my travels.. I can no longer lug around notebooks... So into writing on the computer I go. This video was ordered for me to see. Thank you!!
I've followed him on Twitter for some months now. His stories are incredible. His writing hooks you from the beginning, and when you reach the end, you are looking for more.
What's his handle?
@@chikeziecalistus2820@culturaltutor
@@chikeziecalistus2820 CulturalTutor
@chikeziecalistus2820 @culturaltutor
And all his post one sentence long. I have no idea what they talking about
Such a beautiful podcast. I'll keep watching.
"A beautiful podcast"
Love to hear that
Appreciate this kind of conversation. Love the background and how it is setup smoothly. The guy is defly an artist, have clear goal each day to just write againts all rules laid out by productivity gurus!
I have written daily.. Literally.. because I have to. I must. And I get it. I get this gentleman.
I also don't.. "enjoy it" it's kinda like enjoying air!!!
A star is born
This guy looks exactly like I expected him to. Sometimes I wonder if I am too judgemental and wrapped up in my pre-conceived notions.
But I also seem to be correct all the time.
Hahahahah so accurate
I love the clumsy cut at 1:15:46, right before he says "...and this is the art of editing..."
A long overdue calling out of the Human Optimisation & Productivity Industrial Complex
Enthralling conversation! Just Subscribed!❤
He’s awesome. Great convo.
Great conversation. Thank you
NIetszche wrote his philosophy by hand, so called 'in einem fluss', but if you see manuscripts of Nietzsche it is one big 'delete key' 'backspace key' operation. I think every great writer has only one moment of grace: writing 'in einem fluss', after that it is hard labour
Yay for patrons of the arts.
As a lifelong, compulsive writer who is hating every moment of her day job, I cannot express the balm and perspective this interview has brought me. 🥹🙏🏼
This is gold
Let him pace!
Roar. Something from the core. Like Howl by Bukowski.
I can only write on an underwood champion after waking up at 430am and going on a 12 mile sprint.
What a man
where did you film this?
Feedback: Skip the music intro. it's needlessly disruptive.
This guy sounds like every single male philosophy grad student I've ever met
2 likes after 7 months maybe you should type less things on the internet😂
Which one of them hurt you 🥹
Comedy gold!
Why is having a 1 million followers on Twitter a big deal?? There are people who do Crazy videos in Twitter with 2 million followers. And it says nothing about his writing. It shows his eye for culture and art. Take out the art and image from his posts and he will struggle on Twitter.
Well, that has shattered my illusions! I had an old Etonion in my mind - probably a septuagenarian -as I read the Areopagus every week. Fascinating interview!
I'd love to listen to another 10 episodes with you and TCT! Please have him on your podcast again.
Recently got banned from twitter, literally the first account I followed when I created a new one was the cultural tutor
Realy appreciate your content and now your story !
a genuine breath of fresh air. thank you to you both for having this conversation!
That was an absolutely fantastic conversation. Thank you for letting us listen in. So many pure and basic truths, commitments, ideas. I truly enjoyed it.
"The problem is, when you give me books, I immediately get lost in them." Lovely.
Based
This popped up on my recommends. Haven't heard of either of you, but wanted to give kudos on the great production value here. Cheers.
A real artist. You can read any book, but not every book. The quality of reading.
What is his name? TWITTER accounyt?
An absolute living example "Keep one idea and make it as your life". Even a twitter thread can be your lifeline. ❤
11:15 I have a dream like this for years now that crazy !!
one of the best twitter accounts
enjoying this. is he on acid?
Incredible interview!
Loved it !!!!! ❤
This is amazing, David! I was wondering when you would produce more videos on RUclips and this feels next level.
Love to hear that, thanks for the kind words
How much money has this man generated? Answer: $0.
With 100000 email subs you can earn easy 6 figures
lol he's most likely making thousands from twitter's monetization scheme