WHAT IS ZERO FORMULA?
The premise is simple. Gurus give you formulas. They say, you do this, then this, and then this, and pow: success.
We prefer frameworks: Oh, what does this problem look like? Hmm. Okay. Let’s approach it like this, then. Did that work? No? Let’s try something else. Okay. Can we repeat THAT? Yes? Great. Let’s write it down.
We look at every situation as reasonably unique. There might be “this reminds me of” parts to it, but it’s unique. You’re unique. The two of you together: the situation and the person, are very unique. And thus, we can look around, think, and then construct a framework that might fit that situation.
ZERO FORMULA NEWSLETTER
The idea with this newsletter (which doesn’t replace my main Sunday newsletter) is to explore Leadership and Success insights from the front lines, with some forward-facing strategy and tech smarts, too.
Every issue will be as easy to consume. You can open it up, store the parts you need, and look to build frameworks with them.
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Think Snacks
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Your Digital Brain
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Close the Distance
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The Game Within
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Choose Your Focus
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