Hi Everyone,
"Just the bit, the audience, and the moment." That's Jerry Seinfeld sharing his thoughts on his interests now, as he Makes Peace With Nothing: ‘Post-Show Business.’
Today on the podcast I'm riffing on Seinfeld, Sensitivity, and Trend Spotting, inspired by the synchronous confluence of re-reading a note to self on “sensitivity as a tool for trend spotting” and the above-linked NYT interview (who I highlight in the pilots chapter of Pivot). Check out full show notes from this episode »
Speaking of which, I’d love your help tipping Pivot over the 200 reviews milestone—at the time of this writing, we've just got 6 to go! If you’ve read the book, please share your honest thoughts, I'd be super grateful :) Even better, gift a copy to a friend!
As I shared in the recent I Don't Know episode of the podcast (still going strong with daily episodes!), I'm also at a content inflection point amidst this pandemic. I'd love to know what’s on your mind, and what would be most helpful for me to tackle next.
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UPCOMING LIVE WEBINAR
If you're looking for a Pivot overview, I'll be delivering a live Alumni Learning Consortium Book Club Webinar on Wednesday, May 13 at 12 p.m. ET. I'd love for you to join us!
You can also view the pandemic-focused Pivot workshops I delivered in March here »
Now onto this week's round-up . . .
READING: A great compliment to Pivot, before you're ready for nuts and bolts next steps: Why Bother? Discover Your Desire for What's Next by Jen Louden (podcast releases tomorrow!)
FEATURED: Pivot and I are featured in the Creating a Brand Podcast this week! I also had a ton of fun riffing with Eric Cacciatore for Restaurant Unstoppable on creative ways that restauranteurs are responding.
WATCHING: Hat tip to my dad who turned me on to Formula 1 on Netflix—what an incredible binge-worthy show! Performance, politics, passion, incredible feats of two-second pit stops, focus, billionaire funders, dedication, cute drivers, spectator glitterati, bright colors, and blindingly fast cars — what's not to love?! I didn't have the slightest interest in F1 before I started . . . which of course, is no longer the case :)
TOOL: Someone recently asked about "a nifty handing book holder on the wall" in my office. That's my vertical bookshelf, and I am indeed obsessed! The original is Design Within Reach but there are more inexpensive knock-off versions around too. I've had both - and if you can afford to go for the DWR one, it is worth it. The one I have now came from an apartment seller in NYC (my other is in CA) and it's a marked difference in quality (the shelves slant downward for example).
🎧 RECENT EPISODES OF THE PIVOT PODCAST:
205: Delightful "5-Star" Relationships with Marriage Coach Maggie Reyes
203: Re-Opening: What's Next? When and How Will You Leave the House?
197: Should You Start a Podcast? "It's A Love Game" — Interview by Petra Kolber
195: Our Moment of Oneness—United Religions Initiative with Bishop William Swing
What’s on your mind? Submit follow-up questions at PivotMethod.com/ask »
🗒 COMPLIMENTARY TOOLS TO GUIDE YOUR (DAILY) PIVOT PLANNING:
🎧 Pivot Podcast: Full archive, join Pivot Insider for a monthly Q&A call
💡 Pivot Toolkit: Free tools and templates
💸 Solopreneurs: Free mini-course, Free-up Founder Time
👥 Pivot Mastermind Kit: For running a book club or mastermind group
That's it for now . . . THANK YOU for reading and listening, for your support, and for being part of this adventure with me. I am grateful for you every day! Stay safe and sane...