Guess what

Written by: Jonathan

I'm back at the airport. Big surprise! Today I'm heading to Omaha for a keynote speaking engagement tomorrow. There's a franchise conference going on & I'm going to be talking with all the franchise owners at the annual gathering. My mission is to help the owners leave with a set of tools that they can […]

Personal Branding: You're Probably Doing It Wrong

Written by: Jonathan

Personal branding sounds like one of those smarmy buzz words until you really think about what it means. Unfortunately, too many people stop at "this is probably something that a self-important jerk would care about." But, if its done right, personal branding can bring you massive opportunities, help you stand out in a field of […]

business, communication, marketing, psychology, success, video

Good Persuasion Is Now. . .

Written by: Jonathan

Quick second note: I'm updating the name of this whole project from "Good Persuasion" to "Recognized Genius." While persuasion is an essential meta-skill that makes all other skills better, I still think there's a lot more room for us to talk about other stuff that's even bigger. Basically, I'd like to help you 1) recognize […]

Iron Triangle Of Projects That Get A Yes From Me

Written by: Jonathan

If you're in the world of consulting, you might be familiar with the iron triangle of services: You get to pick 2. 3 is impossible. And I have my own take on this when I think about any opportunity that crosses my desk. I have to have at least 2 of those elements for me […]

Biggest Opportunities

Written by: Jonathan

This is a fascinating frivolous Friday. You could probably write an entire book about the lessons behind the story in this video. Maybe I should write it. Either way, I'll try to keep this email focused & tight on what stuck out to me & how it can help point you in the right direction. […]

MultiMedia Genius

Written by: Jonathan

Behold! A sculpture of an artist's palette! (thanks to MidJourney for this abomination) When you look at many of the most accomplished & famous (not always those two in the same person) artists, you'll find out that this painter dabbled in sculpture, and that sculptor dabbled in music. It's a hallmark of mastery; the willingness […]

Obsidian Properties: New Update Is Great

Written by: Jonathan

Obsidian recently released an incredible update that makes YML, frontmatter, and metadata easier to use. . . IF you don't screw it up like I did! I'm not fond of using scripts & code (this is a major reason why I love Obsidian; you don't need to use it!), but now I can have my […]

Obsidian, organization, video

20 Hours In Mobile

Written by: Jonathan

"It must be exciting to travel all over the place!" Yes, it can be. Case in point: yesterday I flew into Mobile Alabama to do a college engagement and I was there long enough to have exactly one meal. Fly in. Eat something. Go set up for the engagement 2 hours early. Do the engagement […]

It Works Like Magic

Written by: Jonathan

"It works like magic" is one of those sayings that makes me chuckle. That's because the meaning of the message is exactly the opposite of what the content says. Magic has a steep learning curve. One tiny detail out of place and it doesn't work. Say the wrong word? Have your pinky 3mm out of […]

New Video About Obsidian Is Up

Written by: Jonathan

Tuesdays are my usual day to post new videos, but I'm traveling tomorrow so I'm switching it up. This week's video is about Obsidian (which you might know I'm obsessed with). The topic is a recent update that makes it even cooler IF you understand what's going on behind the scenes AND you avoid the […]

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