What podcasts say about Elizabeth Gilbert

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What Elizabeth Gilbert has said on podcasts

6 statements · 3 positive · 2 negative · 1 neutral

on Email inboxNeutralOct 2, 2026· The Tim Ferriss Show
Elizabeth Gilbert treats her inbox as an extension of her home.
“I now treat my inbox like it's my home because I think it's an extension of my home.”
Listen at 29:54
Open the episode · #885: How to Simplify Your Life — Tips from Oliver Burkeman, Chip Conley, Elizabeth Gilbert, and More
on Unsolicited emailsNegativeOct 2, 2026· The Tim Ferriss Show
Unsolicited email senders are not owed a response.
“I don't even think I owe them a polite response. I owe them nothing.”
Listen at 30:40
Open the episode · #885: How to Simplify Your Life — Tips from Oliver Burkeman, Chip Conley, Elizabeth Gilbert, and More
on Simple refusalsPositiveOct 2, 2026· The Tim Ferriss Show
A concise refusal is preferable to an elaborate explanation.
“I think a simple no is really, really good.”
Listen at 31:36
Open the episode · #885: How to Simplify Your Life — Tips from Oliver Burkeman, Chip Conley, Elizabeth Gilbert, and More
on Byron Katie’s Simple NoPositiveOct 2, 2026· The Tim Ferriss Show
Byron Katie’s simple refusal begins with thanks and omits “but.”
“it always begins with thank you. And there's never a but”
Listen at 33:53
Open the episode · #885: How to Simplify Your Life — Tips from Oliver Burkeman, Chip Conley, Elizabeth Gilbert, and More
on Explanations after refusalsNegativeOct 2, 2026· The Tim Ferriss Show
Adding explanations after a refusal increases interpersonal entanglement.
“The more words you add after that, the more entangled you get.”
Listen at 36:03
Open the episode · #885: How to Simplify Your Life — Tips from Oliver Burkeman, Chip Conley, Elizabeth Gilbert, and More
on Writing projectsPositiveAug 5, 2026· The Tim Ferriss Show
Writers should stay with their current project instead of repeatedly chasing new ideas.
“So stick with the one you came to the dance with.”
Listen at 5:25
Open the episode · #878: How to Start When You're Stuck, Finish What You Begin, and Stop Waiting for Inspiration — Creative Advice from Elizabeth Gilbert, Seth Godin, Joyce Carol Oates, Anne Lamott and More

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