“When we talk to our audience, and do so regularly, we can transform everything, from the entire arc of a series of episodes, to tiny pockets of copywriting to promote the show. I urge you: Talk to subscribers. It’s our unfair advantage over those who refuse. And why? Because they think it doesn’t scale.”
“Saying no saves you time in the future. Saying yes costs you time in the future. No is a form of time credit. You retain the ability to spend your future time however you want. Yes is a form of time debt. You have to pay back your commitment at some point. No is a decision. Yes is a responsibility.”
“The stories of our life are malleable. We can rewrite them as often as we want. In doing so, we create a new reality for ourselves.”
“Insecurity is a waste of time.” — Diane von Furstenberg
The true impact of a meeting is determined by what happens after it ends.
And the first step of that post-meeting phase is a follow-up email.
Following are a six things I’ve learned increase the effectiveness of follow-up emails and a template you can use to guide the next one you craft.
“Your ideas are the most valuable currency in a knowledge-driven economy. Just as an investment account allows your money to grow day and night without your involvement, content does the same with your ideas.”
“There’s evidence that you’re more likely to get a bigger raise if you ask in terms of percentages instead of dollars. This is because the percentage will feel less tangible.”
“These people have a lot to talk about, they just don’t know it…yet.”
“Most of the benefits of sleep, exercise, and diet come from just doing the basics right. So if you’re feeling overwhelmed, here’s where to start.”
“Be micro-ambitious. Put your head down and work with pride on whatever is in front of you…you never know where you might end up. Just be aware that the next worthy pursuit will probably appear in your periphery. Which is why you should be careful of long-term dreams.”