Talking about how busy you are is the lowest form of conversation.
Author Archives: John
Rule #1 for Good Conversation
In the first ten minutes of talking with someone, never ask for their name, what their job is, or where they live.
Strengths and Weaknesses
Triple down on your strengths first.
Recommendations
When giving a recommendation, resist the urge to provide more than one recommendation.
Flaws
Easier to find flaws than promise.
Creation
Make stuff, and move on.
Brands
Don’t brand yourself. Keep doing stuff and have others try to brand you.
Disagreements
Disagreements in partnerships are great. If you agreed on everything, one of you would be disposable.