This week on Acta Non Verba Catherine Baab-Muguira shares how Edgar Allan Poe's work inspired her to become a writer and why he is considered the world’s least likely self-help guru. Listen in as we explore Poe and how his dark experiences informed his work. We also discuss the power of vulnerability, embracing difficult emotions, and the importance of authenticity in storytelling. Catherine also shares her experience with flow state and their morning routine.   Catherine Baab-Muguira is a writer and journalist who’s contributed to the Wall Street Journal, Slate, CNBC and NBC News. A frequent podcast and radio guest, with appearances on NPR, the Daily Stoic podcast, and Lifehacker's Upgrade, she lives in Richmond, Virginia with her husband and baby son. For more, check out www.catherinebaabmuguira.com.   Learn more about the gift of Adversity and my mission to help my fellow humans create a better world by heading to www.marcusaureliusanderson.com. There you can take action by joining my ANV inner circle to get exclusive content and information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.