Barrett Brooks
@BarrettABrooks
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I coach world class creators to become the leaders they're made to be. Subscribe to Good Work, my podcast interviewing leaders about doing work that matters👇🏽
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Joined March 2009
A few months ago I logged out of Twitter to take a break. It wasn’t a political decision or in opposition to Elon. It was a reflection of a growing sense that being on this platform was no longer serving me or my business. A few months later I’ve confirmed that hypothesis. I’m.
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Easy links to listen to this episode:.Show Notes: Apple: Spotify: YouTube:
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On a level playing field, a professional will crush an amateur every time.". When I heard @patio11 say this, it felt obvious and true. Yet, there's something about it that feels like it's wrong. Isn't a level playing field supposed to mean everyone has the same chances? Yes, it
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Do you consider yourself a failure?” - Person at a party in San Francisco. “Not really, why?” - @patio11 . You're 30 and you don’t have an exit yet and you’re not a VC. Aren’t those your two options?” - Person.…. Patrick McKenzie has built a remarkable career on the back of the
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Someone should also take the 59Fifty business model for hats and repeat it with base materials and dyes that aren't bad for us.
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Things it gets right:.- Natural tones, wood, and interior vibe.- House plants.- Kitchen.- Bookshelf style and density.- Lots of veggies.- Podcast mic (lol on the dinner table).
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It's way over-indexing on food because I had it make me a meal plan last week, but the rest is not far off to be honest. Here was what it wrote when it thought I wanted it to "write me a picture" of my life:. "Based on what I know, here’s an image of what your life might look
Based on what you know about me, draw what you think my life is like (original vs a few adjustments)
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I would love to see a study on increase in skin cancer rates relative to the increase in:. - Cosmetics, sunscreens, and other personal products containing harmful ingredients.- Clothes made from polyester and containing PFAS, etc. Yes, of course we know sun exposure creates.
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Obviously some of these you have to still be conscious of your choices. Patagonia makes plenty of stuff from polyester, but has also eliminated PFAS from their durable water repellant and supports cotton farmers transitioning to organic practices. So be mindful even with.
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This will be outdated now, but I once toyed with a project called Farm to Closet on this issue and we made a list of every brand we could find that used primarily natural materials in their clothing. Here's the list we kept:. Alternative Apparel.American Giant.Amor Vert.Apolis.
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A massive company is going to be built on the idea that our clothes, particularly activewear, are poisoning us. There are near zero options for men's activewear that is not made of polyester and moisture-wicking material. Cotton, wool, bamboo, and other natural fabrics are all.
Sweat-wicking workout clothes are often treated with PFAS. These are "forever chemicals" that stay in our bodies for upwards of 2-5 years . PFAS have been linked to hormonal disruptions, immune dysfunction, and cancers, making it particularly important to limit contact—especially
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The writing at reflects all of these messages over the years. Each one is an artifact of an old me. But very little reflects who I've evolved into or the depth of work I do today. And that's what the shift is about. How do I make my work reflect who I.
barrettbrooks.com
Writing about meaningful work, the creator economy & solving the most important societal problems of our time.
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The core themes of my work over the years went something like:. - 2011 - find a job you love, live for Monday.- 2014 - build a small online business.- 2018 - the future belongs to creators.- 2020 - cultures of belonging, remote work, servant leadership, etc.- 2021 - I am nothing;.
I'm shutting down the newsletter (but not the podcast) for the rest of the year. The response and engagement have been minimal for a while now. I think that reflects my lack of enthusiasm for the content. There's something stirring in me that I know is the next chapter of my.
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An example here: I've been working on a draft called "You Don't Owe the World Your Pain" which is a reflection of some of my own experience that I often see reflected in my coaching clients. This draft will take time to get right and to say what I mean. It's not the kind of.
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I'm shutting down the newsletter (but not the podcast) for the rest of the year. The response and engagement have been minimal for a while now. I think that reflects my lack of enthusiasm for the content. There's something stirring in me that I know is the next chapter of my.
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Making $1M will not make you feel more loved. Making $1B will not make you feel more loved. Learning to receive love and surrounding yourself with people willing to love you through your seasons of life will make you feel more loved. Money is a worthy tool for many things. But.
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RT @BarrettABrooks: I'm going to do a listener Q&A episode of Good Work to end the year and wish everyone a happy holiday season. It'll be….
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More wholeness and peace. More confronting of all of the hard things we've been through and integrating them into something better for the future. Less lashing out. More inner growth.
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“Lost". Stand still. The trees ahead and the bushes beside you Are not lost. Wherever you are is called Here, .And you must treat it as a powerful stranger, .Must ask permission to know it and be known. The forest breathes. Listen. It answers, .I have made this place around.
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