RecomMONDAYtions ~ 2025.11.03
Recommended Reading
⏩ Perseverance: 7 Stoic Lessons on How To Keep Going
Need a boost to keep going? This Daily Stoic article delivers seven practical lessons on perseverance from Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and Epictetus.
It opens with Admiral James Stockdale’s incredible story of surviving 7 years as a POW using Stoic philosophy, then breaks down timeless wisdom like “accept your fate,” “stop complaining,” and “demand better, don’t just want better.”
Whether you’re facing a major challenge or just grinding through the week, this is the kind of wisdom that sticks.
More Recommended Reading
🥣 The Story of a Great Restaurant (with Many Hidden Business Lessons)
I had one of the great dining experiences of my life on Friday at Lilo in Carlsbad, CA. Top-five ever!
I’ll share stories about it (and valuable business lessons from the experience) in future email(s).
For now, here’s a review of the restaurant — the story of how it was created and the experience it delivers. There are many business lessons in this article if you read carefully and digest them.
Recommended Video
This is a great TEDx talk by Andrew Tarvin.
Tarvin shows that humor isn’t a talent you’re born with — it’s a skill you can practice. He shares how laughter builds trust, reduces stress, and makes work more human. His message? You don’t need to be a comedian to use humor; you just have to choose to see the world and think, “WTF — Wow, That’s Fun.”
Podcast (The Story Power Marketing Show)
📡 How to Scale Your Business Without Burning Out (with Dave Valentine)
Dave Valentine built 10 businesses that have collectively driven over $1 billion in revenue for 1,200+ clients—including Fortune 100 giants like Target, Time Magazine, and American Express. He now leads a global agency from a house by a river in the mountains—complete with three waterfalls—where strategy meets serenity.
Merging conscious capitalism with unconventional marketing, he guides businesses toward growth that’s not just exponential, but holistic.
DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE
02:13 Dave’s Health Wake-Up Call and Lifestyle Changes
05:43 Implementing Small Changes for Big Results
10:23 Evolving Morning Routines and Personal Growth
22:14 About Finch: Performance Marketing Agency
26:15 The Importance of Rest and Work-Life Balance
30:07 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
FULL EPISODE VIDEO: vimeo.com/1129409260
LISTEN ON: Apple | Spotify | Amazon
Recommended Book
📚 Pricing Genius: Getting Paid Properly for Ideas and Advice in the Era of AI
Discover How to Finally Get Paid What Your Expertise Deserves — Even as AI Changes Everything
Ted Prodromou and I chose this book by Alastair Dryburgh as the November selection for the Mastermind Book Club.
Every month, Ted Prodromou and I choose a great business book for Club members to read. We’ll meet on November 20, 2:30 p.m. ET, to discuss the book, live on Zoom.
The meeting and Club membership are free. But you have to join the Club here to get the Zoom link prior to the meeting.
Words to Ponder
“Cherish your mistakes, and you won’t keep making them over and over again.”
~ Quincy Jones
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