Published in Better Marketing·PinnedMember-onlyA 17-Year-Old Crafted the Best Marketing Email I’ve ReadAnd it has convinced several big writers to write about him — As a writer, I get a lot of emails. Being the owner of a business, I get a lot of LinkedIn messages. And being a human, I am the recipient of an inordinate amount of spam. I’m sure most people reading this are in the same boat. An overloaded mailbox…Writing7 min read
Published in Entrepreneur's Handbook·PinnedMember-onlyThe Speech That Cost Jack Ma 37 Billion DollarsWho will win the battle of business versus politics? — Thank you for inviting me to this Summit. I am delighted to have this opportunity to learn, discuss, and exchange ideas together with you. With those opening words, Jack Ma’s fortune was changed. How many of us have said words we would later regret? Maybe in anger to a friend…Entrepreneurship6 min read
Published in Better Marketing·PinnedMember-only7 Marketing Lessons From the Most Swiped Man on TinderThe man with 15,000 matches knows how to build a brand — Most Swiped Man on Tinder. There are a few titles I’d like. World’s Richest Entrepreneur. Funniest Person on Earth. Most Viewed Article on the Internet. Now I had a new one to add to the list of titles I would never achieve (hmm, maybe that’s a new one to aspire…Writing9 min read
Published in Better Marketing·PinnedMember-onlyThe 9 Worst Ads of All Time#3: Inviting people to scam the CEO — Before the public sees an advertisement, it goes through several levels. Usually, there is an advertising agency that presents ideas and concepts. These get approved by various marketing leaders or senior management of the brand. There are plenty of options for quality control and to sense check any campaign before…Marketing7 min read
Published in Mind Cafe·PinnedMember-onlyFive Lessons About Living Well From the World’s Happiest ManA guide to a more fulfilling life, according to Matthieu Ricard. — Matthieu Ricard has been called the world’s happiest person. This isn't an award given out based on votes on a reality TV show, or to the influencer who gets the most likes on a social media post. This title was awarded to Ricard based on a twelve-year brain study on…Mindfulness9 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Sep 19Member-onlyI Hid My True Identity Throughout High SchoolLosing my religion — I ran into the house in a wild panic. My friends would be over in a few minutes, and there was evidence everywhere. Those stupid photos that I hated so much. Damn, those photos. Frantically, I ran around removing them until the truth was hidden once again. Why were they…Racism6 min read
Published in Sexography·Sep 7Member-onlyYou've Probably Experienced This Feeling (Without Knowing It Was An Orgasm)I've got chills; they're multiplying… — Sitting with my family, I got shivers up my spine, my skin started tingling, and I orgasmed. That may sound like the first line from a very weird erotic story, but it isn't. Instead, it was a normal experience brought on by a beautiful song. I had experienced a 'skin…Psychology4 min read
Published in Sexography·Aug 31Member-onlyFour Sex Trends On The Rise (How Many Have You Tried?)Supplements, senses, and spices — Earlier this year, I wrote an article listing the five sex trends to watch out for in 2022. I hope you paid attention and ensured you were trying all five. But several months have passed since the New Year, and the one thing about trends is that they come and…Sexuality5 min read
Published in In Fitness And In Health·Aug 29Member-onlyI’m The Only Male In My Classes At The Gym (And I’m No Longer Embarrassed)Why more men should take group fitness classes — “I always seem to pick on Ash; it’s OK. I know he can take it.” I smile as sweat drips off my forehead. I’m a middle-aged white guy, and dancing is something I will never list as a skill on LinkedIn. But as part of the warm-up for our Friday…Fitness5 min read
Published in Sexography·Aug 26Member-onlyWhat Your Favorite Sex Position Reveals About Your PersonalityCome and take the ultimate Myers-Brigg test — Damn, you, Buzzfeed. I was busy researching an article when a flashing ad popped up: Answer These Questions To Determine Your Favourite Sex Position. The first slide — in among the ads — was what sort of animal are you? I quickly closed the window and continued my research, determined…Psychology6 min read
