Month: March 2022

Midweek Material (March 30, 2022)

“Midweek Material” curates articles, podcasts, videos, etc. on a variety of topics including law, marketing/sales, productivity and more. An innovative approach to your goals and calendar [Podcast]: I meet so many entrepreneurs who laugh at the reality of what they are doing now.  They say things like, “I never planned to run a soap company.” … Continue reading Midweek Material (March 30, 2022)

Midweek Material (March 23, 2022)

“Midweek Material” curates articles, podcasts, videos, etc. on a variety of topics including law, marketing/sales, productivity and more. Note: My “Book Notes” series will resume on May 15. How to differentiate yourself on TikTok [Podcast]: It’s the only place that you’re going to get this massive organic reach to a totally new audience that you… Continue reading Midweek Material (March 23, 2022)

Midweek Material (March 16, 2022)

“Midweek Material” curates articles, podcasts, videos, etc. on a variety of topics including law, marketing/sales, productivity and more. Advice on how to stand out [Podcast]: We have got to think, what is it that makes me stand out to the people that I am trying to reach?  How can I build an understanding of them… Continue reading Midweek Material (March 16, 2022)

Book notes: “How to Win Friends and Influence People” – Part IV – Chapters 7-9

Part IV: Chapter 7 – Give a Dog a Good Name Carnegie believes a person will live up to the reputation you give them.  As an example, a mechanic had begun doing subpar work.  The service manager told the mechanic that since he was such a good mechanic, he would probably want to know that… Continue reading Book notes: “How to Win Friends and Influence People” – Part IV – Chapters 7-9

Midweek Material (March 9, 2022)

“Midweek Material” curates articles, podcasts, videos, etc. on a variety of topics including law, marketing/sales, productivity and more. The difference between enforcement and enrollment in motivation [Podcast]: When we think about scientists who have done great work.  When we think about organizations that have had breakthroughs, or designers, or coaches, or teachers.  It’s always because… Continue reading Midweek Material (March 9, 2022)

Book notes: “How to Win Friends and Influence People” – Part IV – Chapters 3-6

Part IV: Chapter 3 – Talk About Your Own Mistakes First Carnegie says that it is better to talk about your own mistakes before attempting to correct another.  As an example, he shares a story about a father who found that his son had begun smoking. The father addressed his son by starting with how… Continue reading Book notes: “How to Win Friends and Influence People” – Part IV – Chapters 3-6

Midweek Material (March 2, 2022)

“Midweek Material” curates articles, podcasts, videos, etc. on a variety of topics including law, marketing/sales, productivity and more. How to optimize your communication for your audience [Podcast]: I think the first step is the realization.  The realization is as follows: decisions and information is cumulative.  That accumulation can change how we approach the information.  As… Continue reading Midweek Material (March 2, 2022)

Book notes: “How to Win Friends and Influence People” – Part III – Chapters 10-12 – Part IV – Chapters 1-2

Part III – Chapter 10 – An Appeal That Everybody Likes Carnegie says humans do things for reasons that “sound good,” which may differ from their “real” or primary reason.  He shares that it can be very persuasive to appeal to the reasons that “sound good.”  For example, John D. Rockefeller Jr. wanted the press… Continue reading Book notes: “How to Win Friends and Influence People” – Part III – Chapters 10-12 – Part IV – Chapters 1-2