HeyJaredThe Quiet Quotient
High-density thoughts for a low-noise life. The Quiet Quotient is a podcast about finding the signal in the static, exploring the creative techniques and sharp insights that only emerge when the world gets quiet.
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- 29
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- Sep 24, 2026
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- Jul 7, 2026
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Stop Writing About Things You Don't Care About (The best essays usually begin with curiosity, not a homework assignment.) (opens the original)
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School can teach us that writing means analyzing books, answering questions, and following a formula. But great essays often start somewhere else: with an idea you can't stop thinking about. Write about what fascinates you, annoys you, confuses you, or makes you laugh. That's where your real voice begins.Connect with me:https://www.jimhansenmedia.com/
Your Headline Is Boring. Fix It. (You wrote the article. Now give people a reason to read it.) (opens the original)
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You can spend hours writing something great and still have nobody read it because your headline sounds like it was written by a committee. A good headline grabs attention, creates curiosity, and makes the reader want to see what comes next. Your headline isn't an afterthought. It's the front door to your writing.Connect with me:https://www.jimhansenmedia.com/
How to Write Something Worth Reading (Good writing starts with paying attention to the things most people overlook.) (opens the original)
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Writing with substance isn't about sounding smarter. It's about having something real to say. The best writers notice people, behavior, conversations, and the strange little details hiding in everyday life. When you learn to pay attention, you start finding material everywhere. And that's where better writing begins.Connect with me:https://www.jimhansenmedia.com/
Stop Trying to Make Your Dialogue Funny (The funniest conversations usually happen when nobody is trying to be funny.) (opens the original)
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Writing funny dialogue isn't about stuffing jokes into every sentence. It's about understanding how people actually talk: the interruptions, misunderstandings, awkward pauses, overreactions, and completely serious arguments about ridiculous things. Sketch comedy taught me that the best dialogue often happens when characters aren't trying to entertain anyone at all.Connect with me:https://www.jimhansenmedia.com/
The Weirdest Thing Sketch Comedy Taught Me About People (Good writing starts with paying attention to people.) (opens the original)
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Studying sketch comedy taught me that good writing starts long before you put words on a page. It starts with watching people, listening closely, noticing the strange little things they do, and understanding what they really mean. Those lessons have shaped the way I write, communicate, and see everyday life.Connect with me:https://www.jimhansenmedia.com/
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