

One Percent Better
Joe Ferraro
Imagine how your life would be transformed if you could get 1% better every day. Every week since 2017, your host Joe Ferraro (@FerraroOnAir) releases a new episode designed to help you improve your mindset, language, and behavior.
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Apr 10, 2022 • 23min
Ep. 222: The Damn Good Conversation Film Room
I know it's audio only, but this week, I break down three clips from damn good conversations. You'll hear multiple techniques from two different experienced hosts. Take what you hear today, & inject it into your conversations tomorrow. I guarantee you will love the results. If you like what you hear and want to do a deeper dive with me, head HERE & say hello. Here are the full conversations I featured on today's episode: Jesse Thorn & Chuck Klosterman Brian Levenson & Jesse Cole Both of these conversations are damn good. Oh, and if you want to wish Joey a Happy 12th Birthday, he loves animating, drawing, Harry Potter, Minecraft, and steak and potatoes. Send him some love HERE As always, thanks for listening! --Joe

Apr 3, 2022 • 57min
Ep. 221: James Clear Revisited
Welcome to The Revisited Series! This is a series that features fresh looks at previously published episodes that even long-time listeners will get new value from. In addition, this is content that new listeners absolutely need to hear on their journey to getting 1% better. I will refresh each episode by creating a brand new introduction and highlighting some of the time-tested lessons within the conversation. This is the 1st of many looks back; I know you will find it valuable. Here is the episode in its original form Episode 62 If you are from Australia : ) say hello HERE If you are interested in one-on-one coaching, or more information on the October 1st Cohort, head HERE As always, thanks for listening! --Joe

Mar 27, 2022 • 14min
Ep. 220: The One Where Joe (y) Sings
I am sorry and you are welcome for this episode ; ) Interested in joining Cohort Two in October? Head HERE Details on what Cohort One looks like HERE Email me w/ questions Joe@onepercentbetterproject.com I would love to hear from you. PS: When was the last time you did something completely out of your comfort zone?

Mar 20, 2022 • 50min
Mike Matthews Helps Us Build Muscle for Life
Today, a damn good conversation about health and fitness. Mike Matthews is an internationally sought after fitness expert, entrepreneur, and author. He's also my favorite kind of fitness expert. Someone who has the experience and expertise through years of reading and hands on learning, yet never makes you feel dumb. Mike writes and teaches at a level for people of all fitness levels to find their place. I know you will get 1% better from this conversation today. Here are some valuable links: Support Mike's Work 3 Ways We Can Work Together Email me Joe@onepercentbetterproject.com As always, thanks for listening to Episode 219! --Joe

Mar 13, 2022 • 8min
Ep. 218: Reverse Mentor
Who will your reverse mentor be? Email me and let me know Joe@onepercentbetterproject.com If you need some help getting 1% better in an area of your life, here are 3 ways we can work together. Oh, and if you want to make someone's day, consider buying my reverse mentor's book HERE Have an amazing week. As always, thanks for listening! --Joe

Mar 6, 2022 • 1h 1min
Mitch Albom is a Better Person Than He is a Writer & That's Saying Something
Mitch Albom has written the best selling memoir of all time. After this conversation, I am now convinced he is a better person than he is a writer. This was a damn good conversation. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. If you have an upcoming opportunity in front of a microphone, I can help. Head HERE and let's connect. Need a great read? Grab Mitch's new book HERE Feeling generous? Learn more about his charities HERE Need inspiration? 3 ways we can work together HERE As always, thanks for listening to Episode 219! --JF

Feb 27, 2022 • 33min
Ep. 216: 1% Better Communication On & Off the Field
Today I share a conversation from the other side of the microphone. Bryan Eisenberg was kind enough to invite me to record a damn good conversation about how to improve the crucial communication between parents, coaches, & student-athletes. I don't have all the answers, but I shared my very best ideas. I hope you enjoy it. In the meantime, if you are interested in the Damn Good Conversation Coaching Community, this is your moment. Do not wait. Doors close March 1st. Last Call for the Damn Good Conversations Community Other links mentioned in today's episode: PlayBallKidInc Email me Joe@onepercentbetterproject.com See this conversation in my classroom As always, thanks for listening! --Joe

Feb 20, 2022 • 1h 2min
Joan Ryan on 7 Elements That Make or Break Team Chemistry
Buy Joan's Book HERE Join the Damn Good Conversations Coaching Community HERE Today, Joan Ryan and I discuss: Whether or not team chemistry is real A useful definition of team chemistry How to harnass chemistry in your organization The best way to destroy team chemistry How to build team chemistry and much more! Her book is amazing. Buy it HERE 3 spots left! Join the DGC community HERE As always, thanks for listening to Episode 215! --Joe

Feb 13, 2022 • 15min
Ep. 214: Follow a North Star Not a GPS 2.0
This week I revisit, update, and double down on an idea I shared on February 11, 2018. We often have no idea where our creative work will take us. That's okay. In fact, it's normal. I would have never imagined that I would be leading an amazing group like this. Head HERE if you are interested in one of the last 3 spots in the Damn Good Conversations Community. In the meantime, here are the episodes mentioned today: Ep. 27: Devein the Shrimp Ep. 31: Use a North Star Not a GPS Books endorsed in this episode: Be Great Book Lead with Love Book Intangibles Book As always, thanks for listening! --Joe

Feb 6, 2022 • 40min
Jeff Brown & Jesse Wisnewski on How to Read 1% Better in 2023
Today, it's a damn good conversation about how to get 1% better at reading. This conversation features two authors, Jeff Brown & Jesse Wisnewski. Jeff was a guest on Episode 28 and today it's my pleasure to introduce you to Jesse. In this conversation we discuss: How to read faster The difference between comprehension & retention Effective notetaking techniques Jeff & Jesse's favorite books & much more There are still spots available in the Damn Good Conversation Coaching Community. If you are interested, head HERE. In the meantime, as always, thanks for listening to Episode 213! --Joe