Monday Mash-Up ~ 2022.02.14

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From the Archives
How a Hotel Owner Discovered the Story to Skyrocket Sales

Happy Valentine’s Day, dear subscriber.

In honor of the holiday, I share with you a post from my archives about a hotelier who discovered that he sells romance, not a comfy bed and warm meal. 

Once he discovered what he really sells, his business took off. 

You can do the same. Start by reading this.

Recommended Viewing
How to Build a Bliss Station

In this short video, artist and author Daniel Kleon tells Daniel Pink how to create a “bliss station.”

What’s a bliss station????

Kleon explains: “It’s either a special time or a special place in which we disconnect from the world so that we can connect with ourselves.”

It starts with “making your smartphone dumb again.” Check it out to learn the rest…

Recommended Reading
How to Communicate with Humans

This one is from the great John Carlton’s spectacular blog, the rant. I’m not going to break it down here. I’m just going to say, read it because it’s really good. You’ll get a lot out of it the first time. Then re-read it. This lessons keep coming.

Recommended Reading
A Book About Cults & More

I’m reading a fascinating book (thanks to my friend Vance Morris for recommending it): Cultish by Amanda Montell. On its surface, this is a book about Jonestown, the Manson family, and other infamous cults. But really, this is a book about the power of language and the psychology of belonging. 

In the wrong hands, this power can lead to murder and mayhem. But this is not a handbook for sociopaths.

This is a valuable guide for ethical business people who aim to attract a following, engage prospects, and build a community of delighted clients.

Words to Ponder
Frederick Douglass

Frederick Douglass was born on this day in 1818, he said…

ā€œPeople might not get all they work for in this world, but they must certainly work for all they get.ā€

Don't go away yet..

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Tom Ruwitch

Tom Ruwitch is the founder and CEO of Story Power Marketing. For more than 30 years, he has helped businesses grow by delivering powerful stories using a variety of different media.