Murakami's daily routine

Murakami wakes around 4 a.m., writes for several hours, then runs; the rest of the day is unscheduled, and he goes to bed by 8 or 9 p.m.

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  the forbidden wonderland of murakamiEp 10 · with Salih Yayar

  Listen at 1:07:03Read it in the transcript

Connections

Said by

• Salih Yayar

References

• Haruki Murakami

More practices from this episode

• Convert friends with short storiesTamir Barzilai · 1:32:53

  To introduce someone to Murakami, gift a short story collection and point to one specific story instead of a 600-page novel; Tamir finds nine out of ten people actually read it.

• Turn threats into metaphorsSalih Yayar · 11:32

  When a person or situation feels menacing, picture it as a Murakami-style metaphor (a small Commendatore in the corner) so you can see it without taking it too seriously.

• Borrow the characters' slow ritualsSalih Yayar · 1:37:46

  Adopt the unhurried routines of Murakami's characters: take time to cook, exercise and reflect.

• Read fiction alongside non-fictionTamir Barzilai · 1:36:05

  Keep a hybrid reading diet: pair self-improvement non-fiction with fiction for perspective, reflection and imagination.

• Join a book club outside your tasteTamir Barzilai · 15:20

  Join a book club that picks books you'd never choose yourself, to expose yourself to new ideas; this is how Tamir found Murakami.

• Don't force the writingSalih Yayar · 35:24

  Jot down thoughts whenever they pop up and wait for the real urge or idea rather than forcing a novel; trust the process.