What really motivates us?

Hey there, Hope your week is going well! Enjoy this issue and if you're feeling inspired, pass it on. 1. Any Old Map Will Do [http://www.barnetttalks.com/2016/08/any-old-map-will-do.html] Here's a strategy that works as well for business as it does for…

The Spanx Story

Hey there, Hope your week is going well! I'm always open to suggestions for posts to include, so don't hesitate to let me know [https://twitter.com/jimmy_daly]. Enjoy this issue and if you're feeling inspired, pass it on. 1. How I Built…

A double-dose of inspiration

Hey all, I was out sick last week and missed Swipe File for the first time in nearly two years. To make up for it, here’s a double issue. Enjoy! 1. Benefits Are the Bedrock of Great Company Culture [https://savvyinbox.com/benefits-are-the-bedrock-of-great-company-culture-10c94bb81cb2#.n58e4il2a] Another winner from Litmus CEO…

Why Moon Shots Matter

Hey there, Hope your week is off to a great start. Enjoy this week's issue and if you're feeling inspired, pass it on. 1. Why Moon Shots Matter [https://www.wired.com/2013/01/ff-qa-larry-page/] I've shared this article before, but it's…

A visual guide to better writing

Hey there, Hope your week is off to a great start. Enjoy this week's issue and if you're feeling inspired, pass it on. 1. The Difference Between a First Draft and Second Draft [https://www.jimmydaly.com/first-draft-vs-second-draft/] Here's a short post about how…

The Difference Between a First Draft and Second Draft

"Most first drafts can be cut by 50 percent without losing any information or losing the author’s voice." — William Zinsser -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Intercom's recent post In Praise of Editing [https://blog.intercom.com/in-praise-of-editing/] has me thinking a lot about how to improve the articles I…

"How will you measure your life?"

Hey there, Hope your week is off to a great start. Enjoy this week's issue and if you're feeling inspired, pass it on. 1. "How will you measure your life?" [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvos4nORf_Y] Work provides a very clear structure…

An explicit belief in change

Hey there, Hope you're week is off to a great start. Enjoy this week's issue and if you're feeling inspired, pass it on. 1. How to Be an Expert in a Changing World [http://paulgraham.com/ecw.html] Like most Paul Graham essays, this…