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Ep. 143: Looking Back & Looking Ahead w/ Darren Gurney Jul 19, 2020

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Who did you want to be 20 years ago?

My guest today Darren Gurney knew me when I was 21 years old, and the head coach of a college baseball team.

I hope my conversation with Darren will motivate you to examine who you were, and who you are in the process of becoming. It's certainly not too late to change course and get 1% better.

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Meet Lute Croy

Discover Ken Scott

Check out Darren's Book

Time-stamped Recommendations:

How to become a better writer 47:19
The best starter book on Economics 43:10
Darren on confidence 48:10
Darren's one piece of signature content 43:44
Darren's favorite meal 49:09

Email me at Joe@onepercentbetterproject.com

Thanks for listening,

--JF

Ep. 142: The Sound of Better Listening w/ Julian Treasure Jul 12, 2020

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If you have never heard of my guest today, you are in for a treat, a potentially life-changing treat.

Julian Treasure offers you wide-ranging ways to get 1% better in the world of communication. From what lozenge to try before a big presentation, to how to craft a personal values statement, to how Bill Clinton's team helped him improve his physical gestures on stage, to how I can be a better husband (38:34), Julian empties his pockets today.

This one is special.

I would love to hear from you how this one helped you.

As always, thanks for listening!

--JF

Ep. 141: A Lesson from TikTok Part I Jul 05, 2020

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Email me if you have an answer to any of these questions:

What does it mean to be original?
Who is a true original?
Can you think of a cover song that is better than the original?

As always, thanks for listening!

I'll see you next week with another damn good conversation.

--JF

Ep. 140: Your Path to Monetization w/ Laura Gassner Otting Jun 28, 2020

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"This is exactly what I needed to hear!"

This is the reaction I received from the two 1% Better listeners I sent this episode to ahead of time.

I prepared for a wide-ranging interview with Laura, and instead she gave me a FULL one-on-one coaching session.

What's great is that I think many of you will feel that LGO is talking directly to YOU.

As I learn how to be 1% better right alongside you, this episode gives us all something to think about, something to talk about, and something TO DO. I have listened three times upon episode release and I would to hear your thoughts and ideas.

Please share this episode with that friend you have who is starting her business.

Let me know how I can help.

Here's the course my wife and I took: LGO'sCourse

LGO'sBook

Damn Good Conversations

As always, thanks for listening!

--JF

Happy Father's Day! Jun 21, 2020

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A short message today to connect with you and share three resources to help you get 1% better.

The Even Better Jimmy V Speech

High-Velocity Questions

Free 1% Wednesday Newsletter

Happy Father's Day to you and yours!

As always, thanks for listening,

--JF

Ep. 139: 1% Better Meaningful Work w/ Shawn Askinosie Jun 14, 2020

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Today I share with you a beautiful conversation.

My guest is undefeated trial lawyer turned chocolate maker, Shawn Askinosie. Before we taste craft chocolate live on the air, we discuss:

Why he left the practice of Law
How he felt when he received death threats
What it means to "win the moment"
What the work of Chocolate University is
How The Last Dance relates to his life
How he unwinds from deep work
How to be mindful
The relationship between price and value
How much is enough?

All that, and a live chocolate tasting in studio.

As always, thanks for listening!

--JF

Ep. 138: Let's Get 1% Better at Understanding Race Jun 07, 2020

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My guest today is Eva Jean-Charles.

From her website, "Let's create a space that empowers black people to take ownership over our communities by developing a love of learning and a commitment to self-determination."

Today she helps us all get 1% better at having this vital conversation.

Email me Joe@onepercentbetterproject.com with comments, questions, and critiques.

And by all means, visit https://www.blackonblackeducation.com/ for resources integral for keeping this conversation going.

As always, thanks for listening.

--JF

Ep. 137: 1% Better Self-Awareness w/ Tasha Eurich May 31, 2020

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Today's episode features the work of Tasha Eurich.

She and her team have done the heavy lifting of unpacking the dense science of how we see ourselves as we move through the world. The result is a very readable book that distills years of research into engaging stories, detailed case studies, and vital statistics that will help you uncover the best of yourself.

Our conversation is aimed at you: the business leaders, educators, coaches, and parents looking to improve the way you see yourself and the way the world sees you.

Important stuff. I hope you enjoy it.

As always, thanks for listening!

--JF

Ep. 136: Learning to Shoot May 24, 2020

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This might be the most personal episode I have ever made.

I hope you see some part of yourself in it.

Let me know Joe@onepercentbetterproject.com

As always, thanks for listening.

--JF

Ep. 135: 1% Better Successful Speaking w/ Grant Baldwin May 17, 2020

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My guest today has made a living helping people get paid to speak. He has used his expertise to provide strategies for people seeking to turn speaking hobbies into speaking businesses.

He's Grant Baldwin and I know he can help you get 1% better today.

Our talk orbits around his new book, The Successful Speaker, but you will hear us discuss practical skills about beating procrastination, performing with excellence, effective communication, and the practice of self-improvement. Skills that will help you grow during quarantine and beyond.

I think you'll love it.

Be well.

As always, thanks for listening!

--JF

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