Newsletter
Every Friday, I send a short email (Friday Five) with five things worth your time — from books and business to habits, articles, music, and ideas that stick.
You’ll get:
- One song I’m spinning
- One quote or idea that stuck with me
- One article I’m thinking about
- One book I read or revisited
- One podcast from the week
It’s simple, free, and always timeless.
Lastest Newsletters
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How Thomas Edison’s Discipline Shaped a Legacy of Innovation
There’s a saying by former Navy SEAL Jocko Willink: Discipline equals freedom. The more discipline you have, the more freedom you gain. Thomas Edison lived this truth. As The Wizard of Menlo Park reveals, discipline wasn’t just part of Edison’s approach—it was foundational. At times, it defined him. At other times, it nearly undid him.…
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Friday Five – Show me the incentive, Embrace the process, Work alone
Music of the Week Alabama Shakes is a rock band hailing from Athens, Alabama. The group consists of Brittany Howard (singer, guitar), Heath Fogg (guitar), and Zac Cockrell (bassist). Blues, rock, and soul are the mixture of songs you hear from the Shakes. Some of my favorite songs include Hold On, Don’t Wanna Fight, and…
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Thomas Edison Hard Work Lessons Every Entrepreneur Should Know
Thomas Edison hard work lessons are among the most valuable takeaways for any entrepreneur. Edison didn’t just work hard—he worked relentlessly, often without pause, and always with purpose. As detailed in The Wizard of Menlo Park: How Thomas Alva Edison Invented the Modern World, his work ethic was legendary and defined his success. One key…
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April Reading List: 4 Best Books I Read in April 2025
Insull: The Rise and Fall of a Billionaire Utility Tycoon | All I Want To Know Is Where I’m Going To Die So I’ll Never Go There: Buffett & Munger – A Study in Simplicity and Uncommon, Common Sense | How to Avoid a Climate Disaster: The Solutions We Have and the Breakthroughs We Need…
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Friday Five – A very little key, The more you give, Shareholder value we create, Ability to learn
Music of the Week Dumpstaphunk is a funk and jam band from New Orleans featuring Ivan Neville, Tony Hall, Ian Neville, Deven Trusclair, Alex Wasily, and Ashlin Parker. The band was formed in the early 2000s during Jazz Fest in New Orleans. Ivan is the son of Aaron Neville of the Neville Brothers and nephew…