Nov 10

Noah Kagan’s “Now, Not How” Guide to Launching Your Business

It’s not every day you get to talk to someone who was employee #30 at Facebook, got fired, and went on to build an $80 million-a-year business. But that’s just another Tuesday for my friend, Noah Kagan. For the handful of you who might not know him, Noah is a force of nature in the entrepreneurial world. His journey is one of incredible highs and what some would call devastating lows, like getting fired from... read more ›
Nov 10

Ryan Holiday’s Playbook for Building a Creative Career With Character

  It’s rare to find someone who can take ancient, complex philosophy and make it feel like it was written specifically for you, right now. Ryan Holiday is that person. He has a truly unique gift for mining the wisdom of the Stoics and translating it into practical, urgent advice for navigating modern life. I’m always struck by the timing of his books. They seem to land at the exact moment we need them most,... read more ›
Nov 10

T.A. McCann’s Rules for Testing Your Dream Career (Without Quitting Your Job)

My friend, mentor, and one of the smartest people I know, T.A. McCann, has been a guiding force in my career for more than two decades. He’s one of those rare people who can operate at 30,000 feet, seeing the entire landscape of technology and business, and then dive down to ground level to offer the most practical, actionable advice for a creator just starting out. He’s a founder, an investor, a venture studio managing... read more ›
Nov 10

Rainn Wilson’s Guide to Focusing on the Creative Work That Truly Matters (as seen on The Office)

It’s not every day you get to sit down with someone who has not only created one of the most iconic characters in television history (Dwight Schrute of The Office)  but has also embarked on a profound journey to answer life’s biggest questions. I recently had the chance to do just that with my friend, the brilliant actor, author, and thinker, Rainn Wilson. Our conversation, which started with a hilarious shared history in Seattle’s Wallingford... read more ›
Nov 10

Rand Fishkin’s Playbook for Rejecting Hustle Culture and Making Better Decisions

It’s always a pleasure to sit down with my friend Rand Fishkin. He’s one of those people who is not only brilliant at his craft but is also incredibly generous with his wisdom, sharing the hard-won lessons from his entrepreneurial journey with a transparency that is all too rare. If you’ve been in the world of digital marketing for any length of time, you know his name. Rand is a legend in the SEO space,... read more ›
Nov 10

Chris Guillebeau’s Guide to Building an Unconventional Life and Career

For well over a decade, I’ve been lucky to call Chris Guillebeau a friend. He’s one of those people who seems to operate on a different wavelength, consistently living out the very advice he shares with the world. Long before we had terms like “creator economy” or “side hustle,” Chris was quietly and methodically showing people how to build a life on their own terms. His core message has always been a powerful one: you... read more ›
Nov 10

Adrian Grenier’s Playbook for Radically Reinventing Your Creative Life

Most of us know Adrian Grenier as the charismatic, fast-living movie star Vincent Chase from the HBO hit Entourage. For eight seasons and a feature film, he embodied the ultimate Hollywood dream. His face was on billboards, his name was on every list. Roles in iconic films like The Devil Wears Prada solidified his place as a household name. But behind the larger-than-life persona was a multifaceted artist—a director, a producer, a musician, and an... read more ›
Nov 10

Brené Brown’s Rules for Overcoming Criticism and Getting in the Arena

She is a researcher, a storyteller, and a vulnerability expert. I know her as a game changer, a life changer, and one of the most insightful voices speaking to creators today. Brené Brown has completely re-framed the conversation around the emotions that define our creative lives: courage, vulnerability, shame, and empathy. Her work provides a toolkit for anyone who has ever had a wild idea and the courage to share it with the world. Brené... read more ›
Nov 08

Mark Cuban’s Playbook for Winning the “Ultimate Sport” of Business

When I think of Mark Cuban, I don’t just think of the highlight reel, the big numbers, or the TV personality. I think of the sheer, relentless force of will and a mindset that every single creative and entrepreneur can learn from. He’s a guy who started out selling garbage bags door-to-door and taught himself to code, driven by a competitive fire and an insatiable curiosity that’s still burning today. Mark’s journey is a masterclass... read more ›
Nov 08

Seth Godin’s Guide to Doing Work That Genuinely Matters

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He is one of the most brilliant and generous minds of our time. If you’ve spent any time in the worlds of marketing, entrepreneurship, or creative work in the last two decades, you have been influenced by the work of Seth Godin. He’s a revolutionary thinker who has a unique gift for seeing the world not just as it is, but as it could be. He’s the person who taught us about permission marketing, the... read more ›