April 14, 2023

10 Rules for Public Speaking / 10 Ways to Slow Down and Get Things Done / Pay Per Chew? / Costco's Success / 25 Years of Netflix

Apr 14, 2023

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🎤 10 Rules for Public Speaking

This is a fascinating, practical, article full of solid advice on public speaking. Having said that, I can’t say that I agree with all 10 tips. For example, #2 - Invade the Audience’s Space - I understand the sentiment behind the tip, however there’s solid advice out there that states this can be intimidating to audience members. It’s the equivalent of talking too close to someone.

However, there are some tips I wholeheartedly agree with. For example, #7 - Tap Into Your Own Craziness - I really like the idea here. There’s a danger in public speaking that we all become carbon copies of one another. I like the tip here to be you, in all your glory.

I’m curious what tips you all find useful!

🐌 10 Ways to Slow Down and Still Get Things Done

Funny! I didn’t realize this was going to be the “10 things” edition of F3, but here we are!

I had an epiphany a couple weeks ago that my schedule was out of control. Very much a “tail walking the dog” type of situation. I felt like I was doing a lot, but the task list wasn’t shrinking. So, I decided to do something about it. Using the wisdom in this article as well as the book, “At Your Best” by Carey Nieuwhof (which I see is on sale for $4.99!), I redesigned my schedule. After 3 weeks on the new schedule, I feel way more productive. Note - nothing about my workload changed, but I allowed myself some time to be intentional and productive, which made a huge difference. If you’re curious about the specifics, shoot me a message.

🍴 Pay-Per-Chew? More restaurants trying subscription programs

“Consumers are willing to pay monthly subscription fees for streaming services, pet food and even toilet paper. And now some restaurants are betting they’ll do the same for their favorite meals.”

With the average American juggling 6.7 subscriptions in 2022, it looks like restaurants are hopping on the subscription model as well. I heard about Subway trying this out a year ago. There’s also mention in the article about several other mainstream restaurants giving it a go. I’m not sure that I would pay a monthly subscription for free cheese dip, but it’s interesting to think about.

🥫 Costco’s success in breaking every rule of retail

I haven’t thought about the way Costco operates their stores, until I read this article. Very interesting.

👩‍💻 Stories from 25 Years of Netflix

I’m enjoying this Twitter thread so far, chronicling 25 years of Netflix as it contains gems like this:

“It turns out that there’s nothing like having the option to get out that reinforces your desire to stay in.”

This reminded me of a book I have on my list to read, “No Rules Rules: Netflix and the Culture of Reinvention”

Words to wrap up:

“Believe you can, and you’re halfway there.”

- Theodore Roosevelt