The One Percent Better Podcast

Today's guest will help you supercharge your learning.  His website is a great resource for all things Ultralearning, and his book will give you a practical system to help you master hard skills.  Email me at Joe@onepercentbetterproject.com  if I can help you in any way, or just to say hello. For taking notes on books like Ultralearning, try Readwise free As always, thanks for listening! --JF 

This week I share two powerful C words that can immediately help you get 1% better.  Email me. Try Readwise Free My Speaking Page As always, thanks for listening! --JF 

This one is special.  Congratulations to Ryan on his first book, and to so many of you who have been around since Episode 1; it means the world. Here are the links mentioned on today's episode: Buy Ryan's Book My Speaking Page Try Readwise Free Episode 1 w/ Ryan Hawk Email me Joe@onepercentbetterproject.com As always, thanks for listening! --JF 

Sometimes it's the small moments in a conversation that make all the difference.  Saying precisely what we mean, and meaning precisely what we say, is one simple and powerful way to get 1% better with our language.  This week I share a phrase that I have been hearing more and more on the podcasts to which I listen.  Does it mean what the speaker says?   Email me. Try Readwise Free As always, thanks for listening! --JF 

What did you think about Tyler and this episode? I would love to hear your feedback. Email me. Links mentioned:  Tyler's Website Why Books Don't Work As always, thanks for listening! -JF 

This is an episode that hopes to do two things: Inspire you to launch a project of your own Celebrate a moment in time where over 70 people came together to celebrate community and lifelong learning If you have questions or comments, I would love to hear them. Email me. As always, thanks for listening! --JF 

I cannot think of a better conversation to kick off 2020 and a brand new year of One Percent Better. If you haven't heard of Jordan Syatt yet, today's your lucky day.  He is a strength and nutrition coach sharing wisdom and strategies that will help us all get 1% better.  You can find everything he is up to here or connect with me here. Our talk covers:  Myths and realities in the world of fitness How you can jump start your health today The best way to lose fat and gain muscle Why Jordan stopped training one of the most famous businessmen in the world And even why Jordan is obsessed with Harry Potter I am positive that you are going to love this conversation. As always, thanks for listening! -JF   

When is the last time you did a year in review?  For most people, it was not last year.  Fewer still do it as part of a consistent habit. This week,  I want to encourage all of you to conduct a 2019 year in review.  It does not have to be fancy.  It only has to be honest.  What did you accomplish?  Where did you fall short? If you write the truth, it won't feel 100% positive. Today I share my year in review as one way you can do it.  I broke mine into the following sections:  My Word of 2019 People I interviewed in 2019 Podcasts I Appeared On Workshops I Led Significant Failures  Ideas I Podcasted About Intangible Accomplishments  Looking Ahead to 2020 Organize your year in review any way you choose as long as you do it.  Email me  your year in review, or with any questions I can help you with.  I am proud of you. Can't wait to see what you accomplish in 2020. As always, thanks for listening! See you in 2020, --JF 

My guest today is obsessed with getting better. His website is his mantra. "Compete every day" says Jake Thompson, and he means it. In today's conversation we unpack the whys, hows, and whens of finding the competitor inside all of us. Buckle up for a great conversation. As always, thanks for listening! --JF 

This week I have questions.  One central question actually: When does collaboration help a project, and when does it hurt a project? Links mentioned:  YouthBaseballSchool Alumni Classroom "Ice Ice Baby" As always, thanks for listening! --JF     

My guest today is Buster Benson.  In addition to having a fancy alliterative name, he has written an extraordinary book, called "Why are We Yelling?  The Art of Productive Disagreement. You can find it on his website. How good is this book? Here's what former guest Seth Godin has to say about it: "This is a life-changing book. Read it three times and then give a copy to anyone you care about. It will make things better." Regular listeners know the weight that endorsement carries. In our conversation Buster shares questions you can use today to improve the quality of your disagreements while reducing the stress that comes with arguments.  We discuss the difference between being polite showing someone that you care about them while disagreeing, and much more.  Before I go, two announcements: 1. I have a new, grown up email address. Try it out: Email me at my new address! (Joe at onepercentbetterproject dot com) 2. I have been lucky to associate with great people. When I began this project, I had no idea where i

Today's episode is a thoughtful rant. Thoughtful Rant: (Noun) A passionate albeit somewhat disorganized collection of questions and ideas.   I want to hear your take.  Email me here. Links mentioned in today's episode: Alumni Classroom Kelly Gallagher Tweet Podchaser Link Steve Johnson: "Reading is legal theft." As always, thanks for listening! -JF   

My guest today is Nancy Duarte. She is a communications expert who has been featured in Fortune, Time Magazine, Forbes, Fast Company, Wired, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Cosmopolitan, LA Times, and on CNN. Her new book Data Story presents a compelling vision of how to see the crucial data you or your team need to get one percent better, and how to tell your story in a way that compels others to follow you.  I know you will enjoy this conversation.  As always, thanks for listening! --JF 

Today's episode comes from my daughter's U6 Soccer team. I share a story from her final game this season that I hope will inspire you to reflect on how your leadership skills can get 1% better. Enjoy. As always, thanks for listening! --JF 

Today's episode brings you Kevin Eastman.  Kevin has rubbed elbows with some of the most successful athletes and leaders in the world.  In the process, he has become one of them. His message, and his book are musts for any of us trying to get 1% better every day.   You will hear alignment in the philosophy and tactics Kevin preaches and practices. I loved this conversation. As always, thanks for listening! --JF 

To Whom it May Concern: Please accept my highest recommendation for lifelong learning.  It’s a mindset, a practice, a habit.  One that literally gets better every day.  Believe it or not I have only known lifelong learning, or kaizen, or continuous improvement as it is sometimes called, for 20 years.  As I stare down my 42nd birthday, it startles me to try and remember so many wasted moments in classrooms across in Pennsylvania.   I day dreamed in an elementary Catholic school, where viciously underpaid teachers were doing the best they could.  My mind wandered in a private high school where kids with IQs beyond belief thrived as I clawed to keep up.  When I got to college, something clicked and I began asking questions, listening to the words the teacher said as well as the vital meaning behind them.  My grades improved as I learned how school worked, but even then, between Division I baseball and other priorities, I largely excelled in classrooms that featured motivated, creative teachers in the front of th

You can find my guest's full body of work on his website. Rob Walker is a journalist covering design, technology, business, the arts, and many other subjects. Today we talk about his new book , the power of observation, how to improve writing skills, and much more. As always, thanks for listening! --JF 

When do you perform your best? Is it in the excitement of first-time experiences? Is it after months of study and review? Perhaps there is a middle ground that brings out your best. This week I share what I have learned about my peak performance, and ask you to share what you have learned about you. Email me here. As always, thanks for listening! --JF 

Today's episode is with professional storyteller Kindra Hall. Kindra is a sought-after keynote speaker and consultant, and her brand new book is available now! During our conversation, Kindra:  shares a few of her favorite stories teaches us what a story is and what a story is not offers advice on how to improve our storytelling today explains the four musts for an effective story and much more. As always, thanks for listening! --JF 

Today I share a tool destined to help you get 1% better every day. In a few weeks I will release my conversation with 2008 NBA World Champion Kevin Eastman, but today I share a tool that he says changed his life.  The W.I.L.T. journal. I now use it. My students now use it. Will you give it a try? It will help you get 1% better every day; that's a promise.  Let me know what you write down this week. As always, thanks for listening.  --JF