623: Miguel Sancho | How to Overcome More than You Can Handle

The act of writing is one of the most intimate mediums you can use to connect with other people. Miguel Sancho, author of the wildly authentic book, More than You Can Handle, is also an Executive Producer of non-scripted television documentaries and series. Before his work with A&E Networks, Miguel accumulated more than two decades of experience producing national television news broadcasts.

He has conceived and managed the production of hundreds of primetime broadcasts, ranging from long-term documentary projects to live breaking news specials all while known as a prolific originator of ideas and working extensively with top talent such as Diane Sawyer, Barbara Walters, Elizabeth Vargas, David Muir, Dan Harris, Chris Cuomo, and John Stossel. 

I can’t wait to do a deep dive and learn from Miguel his secrets on writing and how to overcome more than you can handle. 

Things you will learn in this episode: 

[00:01 - 05:27] Opening Segment 

I introduce today’s guest, Miguel Sancho

Miguel shares his background

Trying different things after college 

Meeting a friend who led to a job at a TV show as a reporter 

Going freelance and building a company 

Aptitudes towards this expertise growing into adulthood

[05:28 - 16:02] Writing Something People Actually Want to Read

Miguel talks about his experience with his sons diagnoses

An unprepared burden to bare 

Reading other people’s documentations 

There’s a story here that hasn’t been told

The journey of writing the book 

Taking the subject and turning it into a book

Standard procedure for non-fiction

Getting picked up by an agent and publisher 

How to write things that get picked up

Write something brutally honest 

Your story isn’t always interesting on its own

Writing a good book

Step 1: write a crappy book first

Step 2: go back and write a good one

Cutting the fat down - less is more

A word from our sponsor

[16:03 - 31:03] How to Overcome More than You Can Handle

The importance of authenticity and the resistance to it

Turning lemons into lemonade - we all have setbacks

The intimacy of writing 

Who you know or what you know?

The importance of adding value to people 

The matter of networking in this current environment

When a connection led to a moment of success

Everything has been enabled through another person 

The art of networking up

The rewarding ability to share wisdom downward 

Making people more competent for your benefit 

The benefits of working with energetic people 

Networking tips from Miguel

Get the person to talk about themselves

Making an impression through active listening

Keeping relationships healthy during a crisis

Practicing meditation 

Don’t be afraid of therapy or medication

The importance of Faith

Monitoring and upkeep physical health 

[31:04 - 40:30] Closing Segment

If you lost all your current contacts, how would you build your network?

Searching out groups dedicated to a higher purpose 

ThE RaNDoM RoUnD

How to engage with Miguel

Links below

Final words 

Tweetable Quotes: 

“You still have the opportunity to tell a story, and if it’s a good story, it’s something to feel good about.” - Miguel Sancho

“If it is a personal story, make sure it is as honest as you can make it, warts and all. Be mindful in this world that the ‘and all’ is just as important and just as valuable as the warts.” - Miguel Sancho

“There’s a wonderful thing about writing, as opposed to public speaking, or video production, and it’s that it’s inherently intimate… When you get engaged with a book it can be like a hand reaching out to you.” - Miguel Sancho

Resources Mentioned:

More Than You Can Handle

Connect with Miguel on LinkedIn and Twitter. Go check out https://miguelsancho.net/ to learn more.

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