Checking In: Host Smalltalk and Context

Ever feel like you're talking into the wind, trying hard to figure out what actually matters?

I've been all over the place lately, experimenting with new formats and longer episodes. Truth is, I was feeling disconnected. You guys got quiet, and I couldn't tell if I was helping anymore.

Then I dug into 400 comments from you. What I discovered changed everything about how I think about this show and what you actually need from it. Sometimes the answer isn't creating something new. It's understanding what's been working all along.

Featured Story

I sat down and read through every single comment you sent me when I asked for feedback. Almost 400 of you took time to respond.

That's when I saw it. Comment after comment mentioning something I never expected. You're archiving episodes. Keeping journals of what resonates. Going back to specific shows when you need them most. One listener from Brazil had thousands of episodes saved, ready when he needed a boost.

It was humbling and eye-opening. I'd been so focused on creating something new that I missed what was right in front of me. You weren't looking for longer episodes or different formats. You needed what's always been here, short daily boosts you can return to whenever life gets messy.

Important Points

When feedback gets really quiet, dig deeper into what people are actually showing you, not just what they're saying.

Sometimes you're solving problems that don't actually exist while missing what's working right in front of you.

Your audience won't always tell you what they need, so look for patterns in how they're actually using what you give.

Memorable Quotes

"If something's not working, don't just take it. Shake the hell out of it till you figure out what's going on."

"People won't tell you they want a Model T. They'll just say they want a faster horse. That's what everybody does."

"I realized you're on millions of devices right now, sitting there ready to pull me out whenever you need it most."

Scott's Three-Step Approach

Notice when something feels off, even if you can't name it yet. Trust that feeling and don't try to ignore it.

Put ideas out there and explore possibilities, then carefully read all the feedback looking for hidden patterns.

Find the thread everyone's actually showing you, then make the decision to double down on what's really working.

Chapters

0:02 - Happy Friday from freezing 31-degree Florida

1:04 - Why I've been all over the place these past days

2:44 - When your audience goes quiet and you can't tell why

4:36 - Reading 400 comments looking for hidden gems

6:08 - The hidden thread I completely missed about you

8:42 - What this show has always been really about

10:35 - Where we're heading from here starting Monday

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