2013

Jason Womack

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2 secrets of achievement: make 2014 bigger AND better

Jason Womack

'How To Achieve More…. Don''t work so hard. (A pet peeve of mine is when people tell me they''re working hard and then go on telling me about their work habits which I realize aren''t "HARD; they''re stupid and lazy habits that they''ve formed. Things like not sleeping enough, not eating right, not working out, not having family time, not considering their own goals as they further the mission of their employer.).

Proposal 215
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FBR - Persuasive Presentations, by Nancy Duarte

Jason Womack

While attending the TEDx workshop day last February, I met Scott, from Duarte Design, after he'd facilitated a workshop on "effective presentations." Standing in line to say "thanks," I wasn't sure if he would have enough.but I did wind up getting a copy of Nancy Duarte's book, " HBR Guide to Persuasive Presentations. ". Right away, I loved the subtitle, " Inspire Action.

Incubator 213
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Did you read what Winston Churchill said about responsibility?

Jason Womack

'Ask 3 people you know who have achieved success in life how they did it. What I’ve heard is there was a moment, a point in time when they TOOK responsibility , made a decision, and from from until now, their life changed; and, will continue getting BETTER. Make that decision this weekend and start planning an amazing 2014 for yourself. Click here to see what Winston Churchill said.

Planning 206
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Yeah, that "Unplug" thing? It's cute.

Jason Womack

'Ok, I''m ready for it. There''s a BIG move for some VERY popular business magazines to tout the significance of a few high-profile leaders who have "unplugged." One guy reportedly stayed off line for almost a month! I''ve got 3 reasons why this is MUCH, much harder than it reads. You ready for them? Here you go. (Read the one about "the mind of an athlete.).

Travel 190
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Are you taking notes the best way you can?

Jason Womack

'I met Mike Rohde while I was in Portland last month; we hit it off, and decided to trade books with each other. Here''s the Book Review I wrote on The Sketchnotes Handbook. Hope you enjoy reading this review (and, go get your own copy; it''s AWEsome!).

Handbook 164
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3 ways to gain momentum

Jason Womack

We're fascinated by the concept of momentum. Are you moving forward? How far? How fast? If you're going to engage at the highest level you can, the way you achieve balance (in work, in life) will depend on how "influence-able" you are. And, I believe it comes down to three things you can do to CREAT and MAINTAIN momentum. They are: 1. Mimicry ?2. Activity ?

Influence 164
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Stop wasting time looking for the right gear!

Jason Womack

'Riding almost 100 miles in a day requires I have, use, and LIKE the gear I have. Oh, so does you having a productive day at work. Here''s what I learned riding over Wolf Creek Pass in Colorado yesterday. And, as I get started on today''s nearly 90-mile ride, I''m taking a second look at my gear! I wrote about the importance of "Gear" over here. oh, and it''s Day 5 of Ride the Rockies here in Colorado.