Hey all, Here are a few things I've been writing and pondering lately. Enjoy this week's issue and if you're feeling inspired, pass it on. 1. Work in Slow Motion [https://medium.com/@jimmy_daly/work-in-slow-motion-93a1f7d61e42#.i3kbhvm3w] Busy work is stressful. Meaningful work is…
Years ago, a mentor told me a story about NFL quarterback Joe Montana. He wasn’t the fastest guy on the field and didn’t have the strongest arm, but he saw the field in slow motion. It was his unfair advantage. This mentor explained this as I was struggling…
I saw this the other day in a job description and it really depressed me. I won’t call out the company—I’m sure there’s some legalese that requires them to include this. Still, this is more aptly named “health risks” than “physical requirements.” > yep this pretty…
"When you’re still figuring things out, say 'yes' a lot. When you know where you're headed and what you want to accomplish, say 'no' a lot." — Jocelyn K. Glei [https://twitter.com/jkglei/status/809498517161054213] Hey all, Here are a few…
I've been sending a weekly email newsletter [https://www.jimmydaly.com/subscribe/] for nearly two years. I pay Mailchimp $67.50 out of my own pocket every month to do that and sometimes wonder if it's worth it when my credit card gets dinged. A two…
Hey All! Hope it's been a great week. Here are a few things I've been writing and pondering. Enjoy and if you're feeling inspired, pass it on. 1. Your blog is not a publication [https://www.jimmydaly.com/blogs-are-libraries/] But it is a growing…
I've written before that content marketers should not make the mistake of treating their blog like a true editorial publication. Content marketing teams usually don't have the people or the resources to operate like the New York Times, nor should they attempt it. Publications have missions.…
Hey All, Here are a few things I've been reading and pondering lately. If you'd like to share some of your favorite writing, please do let me know. I'm always looking for interesting things to share, regardless of the topic, medium or industry. Enjoy…