What’s the best way to sell a product?
I was lucky enough to be able to ask that question directly to Gary Bencivenga, the grandmaster of direct mail copywriting.
His answer kind of shocked me.
Given that he’s a writer, …
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Sports, music, business and the art of getting things done
This is a talk from Jack Conte, the struggling musician who figured out how not to struggle – and then created Patreon.
Music is one of the toughest businesses in the world, but at the end of the day, it’s …
A Financial Independence Day Blueprint role model
I admit it.
I don’t watch much football.
I played basketball and if I’m going to watch a game, that’s what I’m going to watch.
In spite of my disinterest I’ve found an NFL player to admire.
His name is …
Everyday
A mom in Iran gets her daughters ice cream
The theory is that the Internet connects the world.
Sometimes it does, but mostly it’s just more of the same: baby pictures, cute kittens, last night’s party, pop star gossip etc. …
Bob Lenney: Bringing water to the fire
A 9/11 hero who refused to let himself be called that…
(March 18, 1936 – June 11, 2016)
Bob Lenney was the skipper of the Fire Department of New York fireboat the John J. Harvey.
To fully appreciate what this …
One of the good guys: Honoring the memory of Fred Catona
“Tomorrow is not promised…”
Never are these words so poignant as when a good man in the prime of his life is struck down unexpectedly.
You may or may not recognize Fred’s name, but I guarantee you know at …