In a podcast interview with author John Higgs, he discusses the concept of not wasting your midlife crisis. Higgs admires artists like David Lynch who create their own place in the world through their work. He explains the idea of “niche creation” in ecology, where a species acts in the world and creates the environment it needs to survive. Higgs took a leap of faith to become a full-time writer, knowing the challenges that come with it. He believes that if he just does the work, readers will appear and support him. Higgs encourages people to use their midlife crisis to do something great rather than wasting it on material possessions. The decision to pursue writing has worked out for him so far, and he sees it as a way to avoid bitterness. Higgs emphasizes the importance of seizing opportunities during a midlife crisis and not being afraid to take risks.
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