Review written by Silas Grant This was the final book of 2020 for me. It was the best book I’ve read in some time. It was an extremely rewarding read. I highly recommend it as a book for anyone that feels as if they are in a rut, experiencing self-esteem issues, or confused about their … Continue reading
Tag Archives: Seth Godin
A Simple 2 x 2 For Choices
Story provided by Seth’s Blog. Written by Seth Godin Our life is filled with projects. We invest time, effort or money, and perhaps we get a result. It’s useful to have a portfolio of projects, because not all of them are going to work. The 2 x 2 grid looks like this: It might be … Continue reading
Let’s Stop Calling Them ‘Soft Skills’
Story provided by It’s Your Turn and written by Seth Godin Are you good at your job? Different, easier question: Was Ty Cobb good at baseball? It’s generally understood that Ty Cobb was a jerk. His teammates didn’t like him very much. But he’s still in the Hall of Fame. That’s because baseball keeps score… of … Continue reading
Seth Godin: Thinking Backwards
Seth Godin at CreativeMornings New York speaks on a few things we have backwards when it comes to getting the work we want and positioning ourselves where we want to be. On a personal note, my main takeaway from this video is the idea of spending more time increasing the quality of your client base. … Continue reading
The New Business Toolbox: Help Your New Business Do It Right The First Time
Provided by Skillshare – Transform your new business by understanding the opportunities (and pitfalls) that are right around the corner. Seth Godin has learned these lessons the hard way, and in this entertaining (and useful) class, he’ll share what he knows. Save time and avoid dead ends as you organize and grow your small business … Continue reading
Why Do We Care About Football?
Seth Godin explores the question of why we care about football. He concludes that football is the sport that seems to be made perfectly for television. He also talks about how football and retail go hand in hand. To read more, click here. Continue reading
Quit Complaining and Do Something
The Business of Twitter
(by Silas Grant) Recently, a friend of mine, who is a personal trainer, approached me about using Twitter to gain clients. He wants to expand his reach, but he also has a genuine concern for the health of his friends. He’d like to use his Twitter page to give tips and potentially find people willing … Continue reading