Have you ever watched someone blow out the candles on a birthday cake and wondered, “Do I really want to eat cake after someone blew and spit all over it?” I have. So I start this episode with a look at the risks of eating that cake once the candles are out. http://foodnetwork.wikia.com/wiki/Food_Detectives
A lot has been written about peak performance. There are books, articles, podcasts, seminars, speeches and many gurus all claiming to know the magical steps to achieving high performance in your career. So, who’s right? What are you supposed to believe? Marc Effron, author of the book 8 Steps to High Performance has taken a look at a lot of the material and separated the fluff from the science. Listen as he explains what really works if you want to really excel in your career.
Ever wondered whether or not you should buy a new car if your old car works just fine? Since cars last much longer than a generation or two ago, a lot of drivers struggle with the decision to buy a new car. If you are one of them, you should listen as I discuss this topic. http://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/the-average-american-car-is-a-record-115-years-old/ar-AAdGzIG
When you think about it, you write a lot. You likely write emails, text messages, memos, reports and more. So HOW you write really matters if you want people to understand what you are trying to say. Josh Bernoff author of the book, Writing Without BS is on a mission to help people improve communication through better writing. Listen to what he has to say and you will instantly become a better writer.
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RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE:
Source for story about the risks of eating that cake once the candles are out; http://foodnetwork.wikia.com/wiki/Food_Detectives
Amazon link for Marc Effron book 8 Steps to High Performance: https://amzn.to/2OsZqso
Source for story about the averge American car is a record 115 years old; http://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/the-average-american-car-is-a-record-115-years-old/ar-AAdGzIG
Amazon link for Josh Bernoff book, Writing Without BS is on a mission to help people improve communication through better writing: https://amzn.to/2KP08xF
