EPISODE · Jun 24, 2021 · 34 MIN
Maybe Don't Be Like Mike
from Unthinkable with Jay Acunzo · host Jay Acunzo
Alex Cook's obsessions are ever-changing, from growing and farming mushrooms to men's haircare products to riding Fat bikes on the beach ... to investigating family mysteries involving his grandfather, a dog, and an old wooden chest full of clues.All of this led Alex to create his company, NanaGram. It's the most rewarding app you'll ever use (full disclosure: I'm a longtime customer). THANKS TO THOSE INVOLVED IN THIS EPISODE:Max Yoder, CEO of Lessonly. Check out his book: https://dobetterwork.com/ or his company: https://www.lessonly.com/ SUBSCRIBE TO MY NEWSLETTER:Equal parts human story and pep talk, my weekly newsletter is focused on inspiring us to make what matters to our careers and communities. Subscribe for free and join creatives from brands like Adobe, Red Bull, Shopify, and the NY Times, as well as thousands of freelancers, creators, and entrepreneurs. >>> jayacunzo.com/newsletter BECOME A MEMBER:Get access to a community forum of ambitious creators who help each other level up, plus exclusive riffs, rants, and courses from me, a 1:1 call with me, and all paid projects I create included as part of your membership.>>> makewhatmattersgroup.com LEARN MORE ABOUT MY BOOKS, SPEAKING, AND ORIGINAL SERIES:>>> jayacunzo.com THANKS FOR LISTENING AND SUPPORTING!Keep making what matters.-Jay
What this episode covers
We can't make what matters without facing some resistance -- from our peers, our bosses, our clients, our audience ... even ourselves. In this story, re-thinking how we handle conflict and meet resistance when the object is to create more meaningful work.
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