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Episode 1892:

Will Hoekenga shares four foundational copywriting techniques that every storyteller can use to write with more clarity, discipline, and impact. From replacing creative blocks with deadlines to gathering specific details and ideas in a swipe file, these practical strategies help writers consistently produce compelling work.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://goinswriter.com/copywriting/

Quotes to ponder:

"Need to get more curious about life? Ask questions. Listen closely. Dig deep beneath the surface of everyday life."

"Never underestimate the power of a well-researched story."

"There's a lot to be learned from copywriting."

Episode references:

Writing Tools by Roy Peter Clark: https://www.amazon.com/Writing-Tools-Essential-Strategies-Writer/dp/0316014990

Life of Pi by Yann Martel: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Pi-Yann-Martel/dp/0156027321

The Art of Work by Jeff Goins: https://www.amazon.com/Art-Work-Written-Called-Work/dp/0718022076

Real Artists Don't Starve by Jeff Goins: https://www.amazon.com/Real-Artists-Dont-Starve-Creative/dp/0718086260

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Episode 1891:

Michelle Schroeder-Gardner shares how she developed powerful work-life balance strategies by necessity, managing full-time work, school, and eventually running a business, all at once. Her insights offer practical, tested methods to help anyone manage their time better, reduce overwhelm, and prioritize what truly matters.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.makingsenseofcents.com/2014/09/how-im-a-work-life-balancing-master.html

Quotes to ponder:

"You need to place a value on tasks and see if your time is better spent elsewhere."

"There is no right or wrong way of arranging your tasks."

"If you don't have the time to do certain household tasks then you may want to see if there is any value in hiring out some of these tasks."

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Episode 1890:

Michael Levitt outlines essential strategies for protecting sensitive information while working remotely, helping businesses reduce risk without sacrificing flexibility. By implementing secure software, clear web access guidelines, and strong data encryption, leaders can safeguard operations and maintain customer trust in a decentralized work environment.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.breakfastleadership.com/blog/maintaining-security-in-the-era-of-remote-working

Quotes to ponder:

"One of the most effective steps that you can follow to maintain security in the era of remote working is to create a list of both safe and unsafe websites for your staff."

"Communication platforms and file transfer systems should be the safest of all, as you cannot risk putting your customer information or private messages in harm's way."

"Encrypting your data is likely the best option, as this means that anyone who does gain access to your storage will be greeted with a totally scrambled and incomprehensible data dump that they cannot use in any way."