Book Is the Hook
You have probably thought: I should write a book, or launch a podcast, or host on a conference... someday. Why not now?
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Adam Braun on Impact, Participation, and Work That Moves People (opens the original)
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Adam Braun and I talk about the difference between making something impressive and making something other people can participate in. We also get into the organizational choices that helped Pencils of Promise grow, why a book can become a gathering point for a mission, and what changes when an organization stops forcing an old format into a new medium. If your team has meaningful work that needs more visibility, participation, or momentum, send me a message with the project and the bottleneck.
Martin Atkins — Stop Waiting for Permission (opens the original)
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Martin Atkins is a punk-rock superstar drummer, creative entrepreneur, author, and relentless builder. In this episode, he shares why creators should stop waiting for permission, make multiple things, and use feedback instead of endless strategy to decide what comes next. We also discuss the professional leverage of a book: not just as a product that sells copies, but as an ambassador that travels ahead of you and opens conversations. Key idea: create five small versions, release them, notice wh
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