I love to write. Some people like to take photos. Some, make videos. Unfortunately, it doesn’t much matter what you like or what you want. What matters, is the algorithm. The Pattern Instagram used to want albums/slideshows. Then, after copying Vine, they wanted videos. Then, after copying Snapchat, they wanted stories. Now, after copying TikTok, […]
I have a new online course coming out soon called Hyperfocus that is a complete productivity system for people with ADHD, and I have a question for you. Should I price it at $497 or $499? On second thought, don’t answer that, I have another question… I’m only planning on offering 3 licenses in the […]
We need to talk about the tension between customers and businesses because we’re at the breaking point. People need stuff. Luckily, businesses provide stuff. Businesses need to sell stuff. Luckily, people buy stuff. So, why is the whole thing generally so awful? The problem is that neither side trusts the other anymore. In truth, there […]
Most of the companies that I’ve ever worked with, want to be a runaway success. They want marketing plans that result in uncontrolled virality. They want to be seen, adored, and showered with sweet cash. They want the hockey stick and to be the next big case study. Everyone wants to be above average, but […]
It’s been a little while since I’ve talked about Social Media, yet it’s still something I get asked about regularly. So, today,as a special treat, I’m going to provide the blueprint for Brands looking for Social Media Marketing success. Most importantly, I’m going to share the five secret components that successful Brands leverage when using […]
According to relationship researcher John Gottman, the magic ratio is 5:1. That is, the healthiest relationships generally have 5x or more positive interactions for every one negative interaction. Other studies have shown that human beings have a greater ability to recall negative or painful memories than positive ones. As I covered in The Attrition Equation, […]
Think back to when you were a kid. I grew up celebrating both Christmas and Hanukkah. I remember that the time from December 1 to the morning of December 25th, felt like an eternity. Now, I’m consistently surprised when my birthday is a week away. Age is one factor in this equation, but there’s something […]