Doing is a gift, the purpose of doing is an obligation. As a writer, Daniel Nayeri is well aware of the impact he has on readers. There is perhaps no more intimate power than becoming the dialogue in one’s head, and he feels strongly about using that power to have a positive impact on those who read his words. Part of his purpose, or obligation, he believes, is to “re-mystify the world.” Just wait until we talk about why cherries grow in pairs!
"Don't follow your dreams if that's the only thing you're doing. Ask yourself, what will make you most useful? What will make you most, in terms of a purpose, help you do meaningful work?” - Daniel Nayeri
In this episode, he’ll explain what he means by “re-mystifying the world”, he’ll talk about the roadside storyteller who became one of his first influences in his storytelling journey, and we’ll also he about his views on purpose, and why he takes his so seriously.
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In Daniel’s reading challenge,
Wise Shorts, he keeps our work and life load in mind offering a curated selection of short stories, reminding us that even the smallest things can have a major impact.
Today’s Beanstack Featured Librarian is Nikki Hayter, Library Manager at Franklin Avenue Library in Des Moines, Iowa. Nikki tells us about a program that highlights the deep impact libraries have on communities.
Contents
- Chapter 1 - The Ferris Wheel and The Storyteller (2:15)
- Chapter 2 - A Retired Conan the Barbarian (6:43)
- Chapter 3 - Alberic The Wise (11:30)
- Chapter 4 - Remystifying the world (7:18)
- Chapter 5 - You get a memoir! And you get a memoir! And… (25:25)
- Chapter 6 - How to be interesting (28:20)
- Chapter 7 - Wise Shorts (33:31)
- Chapter 8 - Beanstack Featured Librarian (34:32)
Author Reading Challenge
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