Getting unstuck (3 prompts)
My three cards. I got stuck and then unstuck I had to write an article for a newsletter, this article for this newsletter in fact, and I was coming up...
How to block out time for what matters most
My reaction when Charlie Gilkey told me he recommends a max of 5 projects. Last week inside The Conspiracy, I invited my friend Charlie Gilkey...
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Three unexpected truths to keep going when it gets tough
I needed all three of these maxims to launch Change Signal. Here I’m celebrating with the podcast’s producer, Pedro. Three unexpected maxims to keep going when it gets tough Genius...
Three truths about writing a book (and, yes, life)
Some foreign language love Three paradoxes about writing a book I’m into writing books. (If you are too, check out the offer in the “one last thing” section.) You may...
Wrestle or dance? (+ a tease about a new thing
What title would you give this piece of art? Wrestle or dance? This piece of art sits right in front of my desk. Which means I’d stopped noticing it. But...
57 extraordinary things I’ve learned in 57 years
From my recent holiday near Southampton, UK 57 amazing things I’ve learned in 57 years I turned 57 at the end of December, and whenever thought leaders have a birthday,...
A short holiday message from Michael
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I was in the hot seat ????
Me in a room with people smarter than me. Pre. S.: The Conspiracy is open for newcomers! I hope you’ll consider joining if you’d like to do something that matters,...
Lead the applause (+ event: best moves to make in 2025)
Bumps ahead? This article might help. Lead the applause Last night, I went to a whisky tasting at Toronto’s (and probably Canada’s, and likely North America’s) best whisky pub—The Caledonian....
[The Works] Simple, beautiful, practical (Journal bonuses announced)
I love this journal. You will, too. My new journal is available for pre-order—with bonuses. Mostly in North America and the UK… there are some options in Australia, but I’m...
How to get better
It’s not enough to grind. You have to stop and reflect. How to get better My solid guess is that if you read this newsletter, you care about shaping your...
A good guide vs a bad guide (how to tell)
Marcella’s card to me after my Cotopaxi adventure. I was mis-guided. Here’s what I learned. (I’ll be doing some guiding myself on November 11 (some public coaching) and Nov 12...
How to work together & apart
Image and words by Hugh MacLeod. Sheep? Or wolf? Shortly after starting Box of Crayons, I came across this quote from Hugh MacLeod, liked it so much I bought a...