The freezer. It’s a stretch of time. It’s a way of thinking. It’s a point on a path. Most are familiar with it; many are moving out of it, and a few have long since left. You’re in the freezer when you: Are reacting, rather than creating. Don’t believe you can make money doing work you […]
I hate having to stay in touch with people. New people, especially, scare me. I’d much rather spend my time not meeting all that many people, creating, writing and eating Kit Kats. Most of us don’t want to be rejected or look weird in front of people. The truth is, however, that being bold and contacting
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When I quit my job as a researcher for a real estate magazine in London nine years ago to run my own business, I did not feel in any way ready. But I did know two things: 1. I needed to get out of an office environment.2. I had faith that I was doing what
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Heidi Cohen Interviews Daniel McGinn New book: Psyched Up: How the Science of Mental Preparation Can Help You Succeed Q: What’s your best piece of advice for readers looking to improve their marketing? More than most professions, marketing requires people to perform in high-stakes settings, such as pitch meetings or crucial sales calls. In my book, I argue
(This is a personal post so if that isn’t your thing then you should move on.) 2016 was the year where things went back to normal. My cancer was in remission, family life was great and business was booming. But that ‘normal’ created issues that are rarely discussed. Managing success is harder than I expected. Success
