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Founder's Journal

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May 27, 2020 • 15min

Morning Brew's Views on Podcasting

Producer Josh and I dissect a few podcast ideas that came in from a Brew reader. We discuss our current views on podcasting, as well as why discoverability is so difficult. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 27, 2020 • 15min

Default to action and consistency

Yesterday was nonstop and felt particularly long. I was mentally and physically exhausted and finally sat down to record The Founder's Journal at 9:30 PM EST. I go through my calendar and a few learnings about my day's experiences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 21, 2020 • 10min

7 Takeaways

Morning Brew had its first off-site today via Zoom. I share seven takeaways from this eight hour meeting and ways to make meetings more effective. Music: http://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 20, 2020 • 8min

Be an Easter Egg

Small, unexpected gestures go a long way. Today I share how someone's hustle to go an extra step became the most impactful moment of my day. Music: http://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 20, 2020 • 12min

Qualities of a good partnership

Partnerships require a lot of time and energy. Today I discuss what to consider when deciding who your business should work with and why Peloton's partnership with ESPN checks all the boxes. Music: http://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 19, 2020 • 10min

Divergent vs. Convergent thinking

My divergent way of thinking became apparent to me while I spent five hours of my day writing an email to sum up the months of research I've been doing around Morning Brew's educational product. Producer Josh and I discuss why you should figure out if you're a divergent or convergent thinker, and why it's sometimes beneficial to use both methods. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 15, 2020 • 11min

Distraction relieves discomfort

Our second live Founder's Journal recording was a success. Producer Josh and I continue to discuss what I learned from Nir Eyal's book "Indistractable" and I answer a listener question about the hardest pitched I've ever had to make. Music: http://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 14, 2020 • 10min

The Founder's Grab Bag

Today's discussion: consultants as insurance policies, hiring efficiently, and tapping into your superpowers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 13, 2020 • 10min

Breakthroughs

Today I share a breakthrough I had in developing the foundation of Morning Brew's educational product. I also discuss the importance of IP and what MBA candidates often describe as the most beneficial aspects of their experience.Music: http://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 12, 2020 • 9min

Distraction

It's no secret that I'm the worst at avoiding distractions. But today, I share how Nir Eyal's book "Indistractable" is teaching me practical tips to stay focused, as well as shaping Morning Brew's next educational product.Music: http://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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