It’s enthusiasm time again. Let me know what you think via twitter at @JamieSmartCom, on my Facebook page, or on my blog below.
1. A quote I’m resonating with this week
I’ve been thinking about the skill of writing, and I came upon this quote by the advertising master, David Ogilvy (of Ogilvy and Mather fame). While his quote is directed to people in his firm, I think it applies far more broadly than that:
“The better you write, the higher you go in Ogilvy & Mather.
People who think well, write well.”
2. 10 tips on writing well
David Ogilvy, used to give his staff members these 10 tips on writing well. His focus was as much to do with inter-office messages as with advertising copy, but many of the guidelines stand for both. Simple, practical and to the point; I could learn a thing or two from these. Read them here: https://www.brainpickings.org/2012/02/07/david-ogilvy-on-writing/
3. This week’s glimpse of the future
Scientists are releasing genetically altered mosquitoes into the wild in an attempt to use a ‘gene drive’ to eliminate the spread of malaria. Malaria kills over 400,000 people a year, so while I have some questions about the wisdom of mass genetic-modification, this is still a bold and ambitious project: https://www.wired.co.uk/article/mosquitos-crispr?utm_content=buffer37557&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer
4. A free video series that I’m still getting great feedback on
A while back I released a free video series for coaches on the keys to growing a thriving practice. You can watch the video that most piques your interest, or binge-watch all of them. Here are the titles to whet your appetite:
- The Secret Keys To Becoming A Top Coach, Therapist or Consultant
- The Structure You Need For A Thriving Practice
- How To Create Real Visibility and Bust the Niche Myth!
- The Engagement Experiment
- The Truth About Procrastination, Achieving Genuine Impact & Results
- The Master Conversation That Gets Clients.
You can get access to all 6 videos free here: https://www.jamiesmart.com/freevideos/
5. This week’s 3 minute miracle
In the late 1990s, my friend Robin gave me a heads-up about an album called ‘Feng Shui’ by the oddly named Q-Burns Abstract Message. I loved much of the album, and found some of it unlistenable, like many of my favourites. Here’s one of my favourite tracks off the album, Kinda Picky. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O85b7yMBGYo
That’s it for this week!
Jamie
Jamie Smart, Sunday Times Bestselling Author, Speaker and Executive Coach
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