MIQ vs MIT
We often hear about how we should write down our Most Important Task (MIT) for the coming day — usually the night before. Setting aside agency, which may have a lot to say about your MIT, I’ve found it way more powerful to have a Most Important Question (MIQ) for
Public Speaking Tip: Get Angry
I know many of you are aware of these videos, but I need to post them for my own archives. They are NSFW at all. One of the most brilliant ways to win over a crowd, and your own fears of public speaking, is to get angry. Anger can often
My ADHD Wearable
That’s how I refer to my Apple Watch. I only take it off once a day to charge for about 30 minutes. The rest of the time it keeps me on track with my schedule, reminders, and messages (from VIPs only — minimal interruptions). It alerts me if my security
You Need 2 Things
Whenever I write copy for a marketing campaign or new product, I ask for two things: 1. Who is the audience? 2. What is the goal of this piece? It’s rare to get a straight answer for both — even from billion-dollar companies (especially from billion-dollar companies). Both are required
How to Get the 3 Things You Want Most
> “There is a wonderful, almost mystical, law of nature that says three of the things we want most — happiness, freedom, and peace of mind — are always attained when we give them to others. Give it away to get it back.” — Basketball Coach John Wooden in Wooden: A Lifetime of
Perfectly Designed Imperfection
This is the most exciting guitar deign I’ve seen in a while. The design is not optimized for hanging on a wall. It’s (very intentionally) optimized in every way for picking up, plugging into anything and sounding great, playing reliably without constant care and maintenance, throwing anywhere (on
Seth Godin on Why You Should Start a Podcast
It’s the same reason you should start a blog, newsletter, or any public, creative outlet for yourself. Here’s Seth (from his podcast [https://overcast.fm/+L0YWOn_r4/24:52], of course): > “The middlemen have not yet come along that make it financially feasible for the typical person
Audience First Vs. Product First
Every year (maybe six months lately), creators post about why you should create a products, then build an audience for the product; or build an audience first and create products based on their needs. It’s a false choice. Reject this premise. You need both. Both need constant attention. Both