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Welcome to the 25th edition of “3 Things I Learned Last Week!” 🎉 (If you’re new here, just know this is the party where we dance with wisdom — no two-left-feet allowed).

Every week, I tango with various media forms (don’t be jealous). Why? To dazzle you with bits of brilliance and keep us both at the top of the smartypants ladder. So, grab a cuppa, maybe a biscuit, and let’s dive into this week’s gems. Also, if you’re feeling the love, share it.

A smart friend is a good friend.

Fresh from the oven of episode 261 of Cal Newport’s Podcast: The Rule So Simple It’ll Double Your Productivity. No, seriously.

Time-Blocking: Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Organizing

Get this: time-blocking is like Tetris for adults. You’re fitting tasks into specific parts of your day.

The result? A day that’s as harmonious as your grandma’s Thanksgiving dinner (but without the weird uncle).

🎥 See how to Tetris your day right here.

Level-Up Time-Blocking: Master Mode Activated

Think you’ve got time-blocking down? Think again.

By adding in “autopilot” modes for those “ugh, not again” tasks and theming tasks like an Oscar-winning director, you’re headed straight for Pro Level. Oh, and remember to slot in those oh-so-needed chill moments.

🎥 Unlock the next level right here.

Autopilot but Make It Smart: Guiding Principles to Boss Life

Skip a task and feel guilty? Meet heuristic autopilot, AKA the GPS for life tasks. Instead of being that GPS voice constantly saying “Recalculating…,” it’s more like “Take the scenic route today.”

🎥 Get to know your new life GPS right here.

Bowing out from the “3 Things” stage, remember to stay nosy, keep asking “why?” and ensure your curiosity glass stays half full (or just top it off). Until next week, cheers to learning that doesn’t put you to sleep!

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Here’s to a week of lightbulb moments!

Catch you on the flip side,

~ Nathan

P.S. TL;DR: Time-blocking’s the bomb, advanced time-blocking’s even bomb-ier, and heuristic autopilot is your shiny new compass. All, courtesy of Mr. Newport’s podcast wisdom. 🚀

Welcome to the 24th edition of “3 Things I Learned Last Week”! Consider this your exclusive backstage pass to the rock concert of insights I’ve crowdsurfed through in the past week.

Grab a cup of your most exotic beverage, put on your explorer hat, and get ready for a wild safari that might just teach you how to see the digital world in psychedelic colors. 🎉

Here’s what’s cookin’:

1. How to Learn to Code FAST Using ChatGPT (because we all know time flies when you’re learning to code).
2. How Chess Broke YouTube (and you thought your cat video was a sensation).
3. The Genius AI Behind The Sims (making fake people more interesting than real ones since 2000).

🚀 Fasten your seatbelts; let’s take off!

💻 How to Learn to Code FAST Using ChatGPT

Ever wanted to become a coder but got stuck in an endless loop of confusion? No, not while coding, while learning to code! This groovy video showcases how ChatGPT, the AI tool with more brainpower than Einstein’s pet robot, can make coding more fun than a game of digital twister.

🎥 Watch this video on learning to code FAST using ChatGPT here, and become the coder your mom always wanted you to be.

♟️ How Chess Broke YouTube

Chess – that game your grandpa played while telling you wild stories. But now, it’s hip, it’s trendy, and it’s breaking YouTube like a clumsy person breaks fine china. This video will walk you through the knights and bishops of pop culture, pawns of engaging YouTube channels, and checkmate with Chess.com.

🎥 Watch this video and find out how Chess became cooler than your TikTok dance.

🎮 The Genius AI Behind The Sims

Ever wondered why your Sims character has a better social life than you do? This video dives into the genius AI behind The Sims, explaining how digital folks manage to be so intriguing, engaging, and sometimes downright strange.

🎥 Watch this video to find out why your Sim is having more fun at parties than you.

That’s a wrap for the 24th edition of “3 Things I Learned Last Week.” If you find these enlightening, surprising, or just plain weird, stay tuned for more brain-tickling adventures next week!

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Here’s to a week filled with bizarre discoveries, laugh-out-loud moments, and at least one new YouTube rabbit hole.

Catch you on the flip side,

~ Nathan 🚀

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Welcome to the 23rd edition of “3 Things I Learned Last Week” (Or the “I’ve run out of Netflix shows so I better get educated” edition).

Grab your fanciest beverage, slide into your thinking slippers, and let’s delve into three goodies from my learning journey last week. Think of it as your own personal treasure chest, minus the need for a pirate accent. But hey, feel free to share with your mates (especially if they walk around with a parrot on their shoulder)!

This week’s jewels include:

1. The Key to Giving Advice: A Cuppa Empathy with Simon Sinek
2. How to Find Your “Why”: More Exciting Than a Treasure Hunt
3. How to Self-Evaluate: Recognizing Strength Through Bear Wrestling… Err, Challenges

Shall we?

🔑 The Key to Giving Advice: An Empathetic Approach with Simon Sinek

Ever thought of giving advice but ended up sounding like a broken record player stuck on an old country song?

Simon Sinek to the rescue!

In this intriguing chinwag, Simon dishes out wisdom on leadership that’s juicier than grandma’s secret pie recipe.

His secret sauce? Approach change with curiosity rather than a megaphone and add a sprinkle of psychologically privileged language (whatever that means).

🎥 Watch the video and become an Advice Guru here.

🧭 How to Find Your “Why”: Understanding Your Origin Story

Looking for your “Why”? So are my lost car keys!

But here’s a trick to finding your “Why” – it’s like recognizing your own superhero origin story (but without the radioactive spiders).

Discovering your “Why” can be a blast with a friend, especially if they bring snacks. Plus, in business, it can help you connect with others without resorting to interpretive dance.

🎥 Watch the video and locate your inner “Why” here.

🌱 How to Self-Evaluate: Recognizing Strength Through Challenges

Simon Sinek offers a map to self-discovery, like finding your way out of a maze without breadcrumbs.

Learn about handling pressure (not the cooker) and surviving ADHD.

Plus, tap into post-traumatic growth and turn past traumas into your own superhero cape.

🎥 Watch the video and bulk up on strength here.

That wraps up this edition of “3 Things I Learned Last Week.” I hope this fuels your intellectual tank for the road ahead.

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Here’s to an inspiring week filled with accidental discoveries, a-ha moments, and zero paper jams!

Cheerio!

~ Nathan

P.S. TLDR: This week’s wisdom:

1. Don’t Preach, Connect: Simon Sinek’s advice on not being the preachy Uncle at family gatherings.
2. Find Your “Why”: Like hide and seek, but with your soul’s GPS.
3. Growing Through Challenges: Simon’s wisdom on turning life’s lemons into an empowering lemonade stand.

For a deep dive without the need for a snorkel, click those handy video links! 🐠

Hello there, intrepid knowledge seekers! 🎉

You’re tuning in to the 22nd episode of “3 Things I Learned Last Week”. We’re like a reality show, but instead of unnecessary drama, we offer hearty nuggets of wisdom. Every week we embark on a delightful deep dive into insights, all the way from the profound sea of life’s experiences.

Like a slow-cooked meal of understanding, we’re here to stimulate your curiosity and whet your appetite for personal and professional growth. Because you can’t spell “enlightenment” without “lite”… and a few other letters.

Feel free to share this buffet of knowledge with friends who enjoy a hearty brain meal as much as you do!

This week’s menu is an all-you-can-eat buffet, filled with insights from a mind-blowing tête-à-tête between Shane Parrish and Naval Ravikant:

1. 🧘 Naval Ravikant’s Happy Meal on ‘Happiness’
2. 📚 Ravikant’s Crunchy Core Values
3. 🌌 Naval’s Spicy Special on The Purpose of Life

Let’s dig in!

🧘 Naval Ravikant’s Happy Meal on ‘Happiness’

Naval Ravikant shares his recipe for happiness, claiming it’s our natural state — like the nutritional label on a box of cereal, but less depressing.

He asserts that happiness doesn’t pop like popcorn from the presence of positive thoughts but from the absence of desire.

If we can rid ourselves of wanting, toss away the tangled past and future like an old salad, we can slurp up the delicious soup of present happiness.

🎥 Savor Naval Ravikant’s wisdom on ‘Happiness’ here.

📚 Ravikant’s Crunchy Core Values

Ravikant stirs honesty and long-term thinking into his daily life like key ingredients in a hearty stew.

These core values shape the sizzle of his business practices and the texture of his personal relationships.

Over time, like a maturing cheese, his values have evolved, transforming from a quest for personal freedom to freedom from the heartburn of anger and obligation.

🎥 Listen to Ravikant blend his values here.

🌌 Naval’s Spicy Special on The Purpose of Life

Sprinkling a dash of philosophy onto our plates, Ravikant suggests that the purpose of life isn’t a pre-packaged meal, but more like a build-your-own-taco kind of deal.

He accentuates the importance of the seasoning process (questioning) and proposes that, while our actions might seem insignificant like a single grain of salt in the cosmos’ soup, they are nonetheless as meaningful to us as hot sauce on a taco.

🎥 Listen to Ravikant sizzle on the purpose of life here.

That’s all we’ve got on the grill for this episode of “3 Things I Learned Last Week.” Here’s to hoping these zesty insights offer you a taste of thought-provoking perspectives, leading to a well-rounded diet of personal and professional growth. Stay tuned for more delectable discoveries next week!

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Here’s to a week full of sweet opportunities for growth, happiness, and success, garnished with a dash of whimsy!

Yours in the love of learning,

~ Nathan

P.S. For those more into fast-food wisdom, here’s your TL;DR:

1. Like a cold soda, happiness is our natural state when we sip in the present, free from the thirst of desire and the bloating of past and future anxieties.
2. Core values are like the secret sauce in Naval Ravikant’s philosophy burger.
3. The spice of life lies in questioning the purpose of our existence, not necessarily finding the exact recipe. Remember, we’re just a sprinkle of paprika in the grand cosmic curry.

Welcome, my curious compadres, to the 21st edition of “3 Things I Learned Last Week”! 🎉

As always, it’s me, your weekly dose of fun and fancy knowledge, looking to add a sprinkle of wisdom to your day. But let’s get real. This isn’t about staying educated or being prepared for the world’s rapid-fire changes (as thrilling as they are). It’s about providing you some delightful tidbits to impress your friends or that cute barista you’ve been making eyes at. 😉

So get comfortable, grab your drink of choice (you know, that one that helps you conquer the world one sip at a time), and let’s embark on a knowledge-spree that promises to pivot your perspectives, give you bragging rights, and possibly, win you a free latte.

Remember, knowledge, like gossip about your boss’s toupee, is better when shared. So, if you’ve got friends who’d enjoy this, pass it on!

This week, we’re looking at:

1. Hack Your Brain: How Obsidian is basically your brain but on steroids
2. A Novel Approach: The inexplicably addictive Hexagonal Chess
3. A Scientific Pioneer: Why J. Robert Oppenheimer deserves a movie

Alright, time’s a-wasting. Let’s get started!

🧠 Hack Your Brain: How Obsidian is basically your brain but on steroids

Ever wished you had a tool that could essentially hack your brain, helping you organize your thoughts, notes, to-do lists, and even those random song lyrics that you can’t get out of your head? Obsidian might just be your dream come true.

This is not just a note-taking app; oh no, it’s the superhero of note-taking apps. Think of it like your mind’s personal butler, tidying up the messy corners of your brain, and arranging your thoughts like a beautifully organized bookshelf.

It’s like having an extension of your cognitive abilities but without the pesky need for an actual cybernetic implant. Plus, Obsidian is free and packed with features, so it’s not going to do a number on your bank account.

🎥 Watch the video on hacking your brain with Obsidian here. (Don’t worry, no actual brains were harmed in the making of this video)

🏁 A Novel Approach: The inexplicably addictive Hexagonal Chess

If you’re a board game enthusiast, particularly chess, and are looking for a twist wilder than a soap opera plot, step right up for Hexagonal Chess!

It’s like chess met a honeycomb and had a love child. Imagine trying to strategize with pieces moving in all sorts of crazy, unexpected directions. It’s enough to make a bishop lose his faith!

🎥 Watch the video on Hexagonal Chess here. (Warning: May lead to excessive gasping and cries of ‘Checkmate!’ at odd hours.)

🧪 A Scientific Pioneer: Why J. Robert Oppenheimer deserves a movie

Think your life is dramatic? Wait till you hear about J. Robert Oppenheimer, the man behind the atomic bomb.

His life had more ups and downs than a rollercoaster and was filled with enough ethical dilemmas, controversies, and scientific advancements to give any Hollywood movie a run for its money.

🎥 Watch the video on J. Robert Oppenheimer here. (Popcorn and box of tissues not included)

And there you have it! Another week of fascinating discoveries, cleverly disguised as an email. Hope you found these tidbits as entertaining as I did, and they leave you a little bit wiser, a little bit intrigued, and a whole lot ready to conquer the next trivia night.

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Stay curious and remember to laugh a little (or a lot)!

Cheers,

~ Nathan

P.S. – TL;DR:

Obsidian = your brain but better, Hexagonal Chess = classic chess with a honeycomb twist, J. Robert Oppenheimer = scientific soap opera. Knowledge = power (and great conversation starters). Now, go forth and conquer!

Ding, Ding, Ding! Welcome, my lifelong learners, to the 19th edition of “3 Things I Learned Last Week”! 🎉

Like a chirpy radio host, I’m pumped to bring you the most riveting takeaways from my continuous journey of learning, and a few laughs along the way.

Get ready to hop on this week’s educational roller coaster. Grab your favorite beverage, kick your feet up, and come with me on a joyride of knowledge! And remember, sharing is caring. Spread the fun around!

On the menu this week:

1. 🧠 ChatGPT – Not your regular chatterbox
2. 🚀 Be Bored, Be Very Bored – The Secret to Outwork Everyone
3. 🧘 Stop Thinking. No, Seriously, Stop It

Hold onto your hats, let’s dive in!

🧠 ChatGPT – Not your regular chatterbox

You know that eerie feeling when you’re talking to an AI and it gives a response so complex, you almost feel like it just earned its degree in Quantum Physics? Yeah, that’s ChatGPT. But how does it do it? You don’t need a Ph.D. in AI (or Quantum Physics), this illuminating video explains all the magic behind the metal.

But remember, ChatGPT isn’t omnipotent – it’s like a very smart parrot; it can mimic the complexity, but it doesn’t fully grasp it. Balance its use with human expertise, and you’ll have a winning team.

🎥 Be wowed by the magic of ChatGPT here.

🚀 Be Bored, Be Very Bored – The Secret to Outwork Everyone

You know how you find everything interesting when you’re bored? Suddenly, that speck of dust floating around becomes more captivating than the latest Marvel movie. Well, guess what? That boredom can be your productivity’s best friend!

This insightful video explores how to channel that “bored energy” into an unstoppable work drive. Find out the secret techniques – including noise-cancelling headphones, dedicated work times, and even – wait for it – binaural beats!

🎥 Discover how to be a productivity ninja while bored here.

🧘 Stop Thinking. No, Seriously, Stop It

Alan Watts, the guru of zen, once said, “Muddy water is best cleared by leaving it alone.” The same applies to our thoughts – sometimes the best way to clear the mind is to stop stirring it. Let the mud of overthinking settle, and experience the clear water of being.

Dive into this video to discover how you can silence the constant chatter in your mind, embrace the present moment, and realize that life is more about being than achieving. Woosah.

🎥 Uncover the secret to a clear mind here.

Whew! That’s it, folks! Another round of “3 Things I Learned Last Week” wrapped up. Hoping these brain nibbles added a little something to your personal and professional life. Stay tuned for more enlightening nuggets next week!

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Here’s to a smashing week filled with knowledge, growth, and, most importantly, joy!

Learn long and prosper,

~ Nathan

P.S. If you’re more of a microwave meal person, here’s the quick version:

1. ChatGPT is great at imitating human language, but remember, it’s not human.
2. Boredom isn’t the enemy of productivity. In fact, it’s the secret sauce.
3. Sometimes, the best way to clear the mind is to stop thinking. Let the zen sink in.

Howdy, fellow curiosity traveller!

Guess what? It’s time for another round of “3 Things I Learned Last Week”🎉!

Welcome to the 18th edition of this mind-blowing weekly adventure where I, your friendly neighborhood knowledge wrangler, distill the most fascinating morsels of wisdom from my never-ending learning journey. We are voyaging across a sea of articles, books, podcasts, YouTube videos, online courses, and more! Buckle up!

This week, our ship has anchored in the great ocean of writing in the AI era, inspired by my recent tête-à-tête with a little book called “Everybody Writes” by the word queen herself, Ann Handley.

Despite some doomsday preachers chanting “writing is dead” in this robotic age, our compass has led us to three of Handley’s articles that bravely defy the prophecy.

Alright, it’s showtime! So grab another cup of your favorite brew, kick back in your comfiest chair, and let’s hit the road!

🤖 1. AI: The Uninvited Guest at a Writer’s Party?

Dived into: What Does AI Mean for Writers?

Does AI spell ‘game over’ for writers? Handley says, “Heck no!” AI is like a shiny, new chainsaw in a world of axes. It can be an efficient tool if handled right or turn into a dangerous disaster if not.

But remember, it’s a guest at our party, not the host. AI might help us tidy up, but it can’t replace the discerning human touch in writing.

📇 2. From Typewriters to AI: The Evolution of a Writer’s Best Friend

Chewed on: AI Writing and Typewriters

Here’s a scoop for you: writing isn’t just spitting out words—it’s a full-contact MMA match with your brain, hands, personality, and voice all in the ring.

AI might give us a speedier first draft, but the real deal is the writer’s grit, flair, and bond with their audience.

The writing arena extends beyond mere words; it’s about crafting relationships and charging words with passion and power.

🚫 3. “Sorry, Robots. You Can’t Write Like Us!”

Pondered upon: How to Write Like Robots Can’t

AI is sometimes seen as a cheat code to writing, but Handley, with her red flag raised, warns that writing should be an active, thoughtful process that can’t be cloned by machines.

To ensure our writing stays as human as a heartfelt hug, she suggests using metaphors, diving deep into themes, adding sensory descriptions, and picking words as carefully as one would pick avocados at a supermarket.

Reading our writing aloud is also a reality check for its authenticity.

And there you have it! That’s a wrap for this week’s chapter of “3 Things I Learned Last Week.” If these nuggets about the love affair between AI and writing have left you thrilled and better equipped to navigate this ever-evolving world, then my mission here is complete!

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Here’s to a week of unearthing new insights, personal growth, and small joys!

Stay curious,

~ Nathan

P.S. If you’ve just skimmed down to this postscript because you’re busier than a mosquito at a nudist colony, here’s the gist:

This week, we explored the exciting crossroads of AI and writing. While AI is a powerful tool, it’s not the be-all-end-all of the writing process. It can help but can’t replace the unique human touch.

Our strength as writers lies in our ability to imbue words with meaning, connect with our audience, and engage in the full-contact sport that is writing.

Lastly, to keep our writing human and relatable in this era of AI, we can use strategies such as metaphors, exploring themes deeply, addressing the reader directly, adding sensory descriptions, and choosing words carefully.

In essence, it’s our thoughtfully crafted, human-infused writing that hits the heartstrings of our readers.

We’re rolling out the red carpet for the 17th edition of our weekly game show “3 Things I Learned Last Week”. 🎉 Cue applause, fanfare, and that annoyingly catchy theme song that will get stuck in your head.

Now, without further ado, let’s unveil this week’s grand offerings!

1. The Role of Focus in Productivity: Insights from John Wick
2. Taking Notes for Work with Obsidian
3. How Years Of Gaming Affects Your Brain (And Your Cheetos Consumption)

Shall we?

🎯 The Role of Focus in Productivity: Insights from John Wick

Are you a master juggler, tossing tasks around like hot potatoes? Or do you focus with the intensity of a cat stalking a laser pointer?

This riveting article tears a page out of the John Wick playbook (minus the guns and the dog, hopefully). It examines the art of single-task mastery in contrast with the multi-headed Hydra that is office work. Regardless of the method, the secret sauce? Undivided attention.

📖 Don your black suit and tie and check out the article here.

🗒️ Taking notes for work with Obsidian

The tech world can be as changeable as the Hogwarts stairs. But fret not, this YouTube video, armed with the note-taking app Obsidian, comes to your rescue.

Watch as the Cicd model is wielded like a lightsaber, cutting through information overload and leaving a trail of enhanced learning and ever-relevant notes in its wake.

🎥 Grab your popcorn and watch the Obsidian saga unfold here.

🎮 How Years Of Gaming Affects Your Brain

Ever wondered if those hours of intense gaming have an effect on your gray matter?

Well, this YouTube video spelunks into the cavernous depths of your brain to unearth some answers. It turns out, the dopamine surge from gaming can be as addictive as a Netflix binge, sometimes sidelining serotonin-boosting activities that require the dreaded “C” word – commitment.

Fear not, balance can be found, fellow gamer.

🎥 Controller in hand, quest through the video here.

And with that, we drop the mic on this week’s episode of “3 Things I Learned Last Week.” We hope you exit with more knowledge and fewer wrinkles on your brain.

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To infinity and beyond,

~ Nathan

P.S. Want a TLDR? Here are this week’s insights in a nutshell:

🎯 You don’t always need to juggle like a circus performer to be productive. Sometimes, channeling your inner John Wick (focus, not firearms) is the way to go.

🗒️ Obsidian for note-taking is like a Swiss army knife for your brain. It’ll help you handle the tidal wave of info, leaving you organized and ready for action.

🎮 Gaming is like candy – fun and addictive but not a meal. Make sure to also feast on activities that give you a slow-burn satisfaction to balance the fast-food dopamine hits.

DRUMROLL PLEASE… 🥁 Welcome to the sweet 16th edition of “3 Things I Learned Last Week”! 🎉

Pop open the metaphorical champagne bottle because this isn’t just another newsletter – it’s a chance to dip your toes into a bubbling jacuzzi of insights from my whirlwind learning journey last week. The goal? To keep you informed, inspired, and ready to tango with the ever-evolving world around us.

Want to share the joy? Forward this newsletter to friends who might find it not just beneficial, but a bright spot in an inbox often cluttered with the equivalent of stale, leftover pizza.

This week’s gems are harvested from a conversation so enlightening it could light up the Vegas strip – an intellectual tête-à-tête between Nick Bare and Seth Godin:

1. 🕵️‍♂️ To Stalk or To Trust: A Quadrant Dilemma
2. 🎭 Leaders vs. Managers: Same Movie, Different Roles
3. 📜 The Write Path: Committing to Organization Success

Alright, grab your snorkel. Let’s dive in!

🕵️‍♂️ To Stalk or To Trust: A Quadrant Dilemma

During this intellectual joust, Nick Bare and Seth Godin plunge into the murky waters of choosing between surveillance and trust within an organization – especially when the stakes are higher than the heels on a pair of Jimmy Choos.

Seth, like a human GPS, navigates us through a quadrant system, shedding light on organizational dynamics and dishing out a handy tool for improvement and reflection.

From low stakes-high trust scenarios (like whether or not to steal a cookie from the communal jar) to high stakes-low trust situations (think: defusing a bomb in a James Bond movie), Seth illustrates how humans can focus on trust-based work, leaving the peeping Tom duties to AI and robots.

🎥 Don’t just take my word for it. Check out the segment on surveillance vs trust here.

🎭 Leaders vs. Managers: Same Movie, Different Roles

The plot thickens as Seth Godin differentiates between leaders and managers, shedding light on their unique roles in the organizational screenplay. While leaders are the Spielberg’s of the bunch, steering the ship towards a brighter tomorrow, managers are the stage directors, ensuring everyone remembers their lines and hits their cues.

In this dialogue that packs more punch than Rocky Balboa, Seth and Nick share their ringside experiences, revealing their preferences towards leadership roles and how they’ve leveraged the skills of competent managers to score some serious organizational KOs.

🎥 Here’s a ringside seat to the segment on leaders vs managers.

📜 The Write Path: Committing to Organization Success

Shining brighter than a freshly polished bald head, Seth Godin emphasizes the need for organization commitments that could make both leaders and employees shine.

From gardening intentional changes to respecting tension-stress differences, he hammers home the point of critiquing the work, not the worker (unless they keep stealing your sandwich from the communal fridge).

Seth’s firm belief: fostering a dialog over monologue, and treating people with the dignity they deserve can steer an organization towards the kind of success that makes a Scrooge McDuck-style money bin dive possible.

🎥 For a deeper dive, watch the segment on organization commitments here.

That’s a wrap for this edition of “3 Things I Learned Last Week.” Fingers crossed these topics offer you a turbo boost on your journey to personal and professional growth. Stay tuned, same bat time, same bat channel, for more thrilling discoveries next week!

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Here’s to a week stuffed full of learning, growth, and that joyous feeling you get when you remember there’s still ice cream in the freezer.

Till next time,

~ Nathan