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Being Happy, Agentic and Effective with Eric Nehrlich, Part 2
Continuing from last week, today we discuss the fascinating ideas from Eric Nehrlich’s book, challenging how we perceive problems and revealing the empowering potential of our choices. This episode takes you through Eric's unique journey from the corporate world to a coaching career, where he blends varied
Being Happy, Agentic and Effective with Eric Nehrlich, Part 1
In this episode, Dan sits down with the fascinating Eric Nehrlich. Eric's journey from an esteemed position at Google to becoming a sought-after executive coach is nothing short of inspiring. Discover the rare blend of skills that make Eric a standout in both business strategy and personal development.
Slowing Down
How the hell do I rest? There's too much I want to do. I want to build a better company, fix my old one, lose 5% of my body fat, run a marathon, record an album, play live shows with the band, meet new people, hang out with
Beauty, Joy and Other Impossible Things
Quick heads-up: This blog is entirely supported by Dan's Secret Society—a private group where each week I give a casual, thought-provoking talk on topics I find genuinely fascinating. We've already explored General Semantics (like today's post), hypnosis, agency, creative productivity systems, and more.
Finding Your Grit with Richard Walsh, Part 2
Continuing from last week, today's episode features the dynamic Richard Walsh, a seasoned marketing agency owner turned business coach. Imagine finding an extra $100,000 in profit sitting right there in your business—Richard knows where to look without extra marketing expenses. He will offer practical strategies on
Perception, Context and Permission
All situations of influence - whether in sales, therapy, or relationships - boil down to three elements: Perception, Context, and Permission. This is Chase Hughes' framework; I'm using this blog post as a way of better understanding his ideas. To best understand what this means and how
Finding Your Grit with Richard Walsh, Part 1
This week, we're featuring Richard Walsh, the mastermind behind Sharpen the Spear Coaching. With a wealth of experiences to draw from, Richard helps small business owners make significant changes without spending any extra money. His unique approach combines a warrior's mentality with smart business strategies, making
On Feedback
You consistently overload yourself with shiny new projects, yet rarely follow through.” Jesus Christ, dude. Fuck YOU. I wanted to argue. To justify. I didn't say anything, though. This was just a normal exchange, during a normal Monday, with the robot I had asked to give me brutal
Making Powerful Decisions with Dr. Alan Barnard, Part 2
Continuing the conversation from last week, host Dan Barret and guest Dr. Alan Barnard explore how setting decision rules in advance can revolutionize your approach to business strategy. Dr. Barnard talks about the concept of "digital twins" and how they can safely test decision-making strategies. Discover how AI
I Think You Should Be More Worried About A.I.
I've become a "single-issue voter." Which is wild, because there's a lot going on in the world right now - SO many issues that drive me to anger or despair. But the next time I vote - at any level - I will be
