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The Power of Perspective and Prioritizing Family & Friends Sep 10, 2021

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The 20th anniversary of 9/11 serves as reminder to us all prioritize friends, family and the power of perspective. Without perspective, you can get lost in the day-to-day grind without a reminder of what it is that you’re grinding for. I have found one of the healthiest ways to strive is through experiences that create perspective.

You can hear more about how the loss of my dad changed my life in Episode #157 "Losing My Dad"

Check out episode transcripts at https://foundersjournal.morningbrew.com to learn more, and if you have any ideas for our show, email me at alex@morningbrew.com or my DMs are open @businessbarista

The Double-Edged Sword of Being a Perfectionist Sep 08, 2021

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"What is your biggest weakness? "

One of the most cliche interview questions has an equally cliche answer: "I'm a perfectionist." In this episode, I'm talking about how being a being a perfectionist can be a legitimate career weakness if not understood properly.

Thoughts on Employees Leaving Sep 06, 2021

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On this episode, I'm talking about the unfortunate, but very real experience of losing great workers. Every founder, leader, and manager goes through it and it never gets easier, so I want to give some perspective to help you think about it.

As I mentioned in the episode, check out these two Founder's Journal episodes on Elon Musk:

How Elon Musk Thinks Part I

How Elon Musk Thinks Part II

5 Lessons from Allbirds' Journey to IPO Sep 03, 2021

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Today, I’m talking about Allbirds, the sustainable lifestyle brand that just filed for an IPO. I’m discussing their growth journey and touching on a few major lessons we can learn from it.

[Allbirds is not a sponsor of this content in any way, just an interesting company case study]

How To Write Better Online With David Perell Sep 01, 2021

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Today, I'm talking with David Perell, AKA The Writing Guy, about why online writing is one of the most important skills you can have in 2021 and how you can do it more effectively. David has his own online writing school, called Write of Passage, and shares many of his insights on Twitter.

This episode was recorded live in front of an audience of Morning Brew VIPs, who received an invitation as part of our Morning Brew Referral Program.

The Right Way to Take Time Off Aug 30, 2021

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In this episode, I'm discussing the steps you should take to properly set yourself up at work before taking time off.

As mentioned in the episode, check out two of my previous episodes, How to Unplug From Work and How To Get Your Shit Together, for more helpful tools related to PTO.

Accelerate Your Career #6: The Rules of Connection (Classic) Aug 27, 2021

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This episode is the final part of Founder's Journal's first-ever miniseries, Accelerate Your Career. I'm explaining my 7 rules of connecting and networking in a post-COVID, internet world.

Check out the full transcript at https://foundersjournal.morningbrew.com to learn more, and if you have any ideas for our show, email me at alex@morningbrew.com or my DMs are open @businessbarista

Accelerate Your Career #5: How to Get Promoted Faster Aug 27, 2021

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This episode is part five of Founder's Journal's first-ever miniseries, Accelerate Your Career. Today, I'm talking about how to climb the ladder at your company faster. I'm walking you through best practices to set yourself up for success when the time comes for a promotion.

Accelerate Your Career #4: My Process for Productivity (Classic) Aug 25, 2021

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Today’s episode is part 4 of Founder’s Journal's first-ever miniseries, Accelerate Your Career. I’m walking you through the process I use to have a productive day. I'm also discussing how I think about the tasks I'm unable to get to by the end of the day.

Accelerate Your Career #3: Superpowers of a Top Performer Aug 25, 2021

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Today’s episode is part 3 of Founder’s Journal's first-ever miniseries, Accelerate Your Career. I’m discussing the foundational traits that all top performers have in common, with an emphasis on what it means to be a quality thinker.

As I mentioned in the episode, for more information on effective prioritization, check out one of my earlier episodes, How To Prioritize Time & Tasks To Enhance Your Work.

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