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Storytelling in Songs vs Books + Finding Happiness with AJR's Adam Met

+ Avoiding Creative Burnout

Hello, Protagonists!

My guest today on CREATIVE. INSPIRED. HAPPY is Adam Met, multi-platinum recording artist (he's the A in the band AJR). He is also a professor, and now author of a new book, AMPLIFY.

Today, we talk about:

  • the kinds of books Adam likes to read

  • the process of co-authoring a book with another writer

  • how to outline a non-fiction book

  • breaking rules to build fanbases

  • storytelling in songs vs in books

  • avoiding burnout in creative careers, and

  • how to find your personal happiness and fulfillment in life

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🎧 Audio version:

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Want more of Adam?

Cover art for AMPLIFY and author photo of Adam MetCover art for AMPLIFY and author photo of Adam Met
photo credit: Emil Cohen

For book tour information and more, you can find Adam on Instagram, X, and his website.

Adam’s book Amplify is available in bookstores everywhere or from your favorite online retailer!