Daily Reads

82 days down on a fun Friday!

Discussing how communicating vision works best with high ground persuasion—and how high ground persuasion gives permission.

Looking at a theorized Noah’s Ark discovery...

And some questions around “Christian” (”clean”) art.

Articles Discussed

“Spencer Pratt & The Art of the High Ground”

Spencer Pratt's high ground persuasion gives people permission to support him because of the vision he communicates through it.

Here, Jeff Callahan provides an excellent breakdown of Pratt’s high ground persuasion with another home run article.

“Final site of Noah’s Ark spotted in centuries-old map — matching real-life location long speculated as the buried Biblical relic”

I do not believe this is Noah’s Ark (but I do believe it was real).

My theory is that Christians who lived in this area thousands of years ago had something to do with this possible “mound” monument.

How else do you explain the dimensions and interior?

“Maybe Christian Art Shouldn't Be "Clean"”

Very interesting points on the topic of “clean” (and “Christian”) art.

A topic itself is not clean or dirty—it’s how we present it. What if we, as Christians, created art that is excellent and deals with topics we deal with as humans? Would that not be an opportunity to influence on those topics?

(When reading, be sure to read through the explanations before making assumptions of intent.)

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81 livestream days done!

Discussing the difference between filters and worldviews.

Plus, predicting success through talent, intelligence, and work ethic.

Articles Discussed

“Rethinking how our brains use categories to make sense of the world”

Making predictions seems to be a basic function for experiencing the world. We do this by default.

I would then assume we all have filters (perspectives) by default. I wonder if we can choose our default filters? (I feel like we can.)

“General intelligence and a strong work ethic are the best predictors of college grades”

At the surface level, this seems obvious: Smart people with high work ethics succeed in college. What’s interesting here are the apparent expectations that didn’t hold up—but then again, with some of those, it seems outputs were confused for outcomes.

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80 days in the books!

Discussing an incredible story of an adventure to see your family’s legacy in real life, and the value of play in childhood and as adults.

Articles Discussed

“It’s 82 years later and I’m standing on a rural country road in a tiny town in Italy, looking at the very farmhouse where the whole story began.”

This is one of the more incredible family stories I’ve read, and the author sets the example in rediscovering what your ancestors (her grandpa) sacrificed so you could live.

Read this post, then read the post she’s quoted.

“New Legislation Seeks to Address the Decline in Play”

The article shared here is worth the read if you have doubts about the value of play—or the cost/benefit of non-stop extracurricular activities sucking up a child’s life.

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Day 79:

Discussing regrets in timing and imaginary meaning...

Plus, an example of cutting out fake problems and replacing them with real purpose.

Articles Discussed

“Selling a Business or Investment (Regrets)”

Excellent perspective. The article uses business as the context (with a lot of wisdom). And it delivers gold on the topic of regrets.

“Feeling empty after finishing a video game? Researchers say post-game depression is a real phenomenon”

You can still enjoy video games (in moderation), but you need purpose and meaning in real life.

Playing too many games is a regret of mine from years past. You logically know it’s not real, but emotionally—you’re body thinks it is (and can get addicted).

“I lived an entire life while I was in a coma and even gave birth to triplets... I was devastated that none of it was real”

It seems medically induced comas are not the same as the real thing... And your mind responds to the “dreams” you have, very differently.

“CEO Saves His Failing Company By Firing Entire HR Department”

Notice that the CEO didn’t eliminate the HR department, he just eliminated the imaginary meaning creating fake problems, and restored it to it’s needed purpose.

You can do the same in your life.

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Day 78 complete with Anthony Garone, discussing his new album, “OK, but why?”

We talked about making art for art’s sake, inspiration, and how to recruit talent to work with through excellence and initiative.

Check out the links below to find Anthony’s work.

Enjoy!

Articles [Album] Discussed

Check out Anthony’s album, and the rest of his work. Excellence in all fields, from his business to his books.

“Ok, but why?” on bandcamp.

https://anthonygarone-moonjune.bandcamp.com/album/ok-but-why

Coaching and advising: anthonygarone.com

Everything else: garone.org

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Discussing the limited time we have, and recognizing self-talk that keeps you in a mental prison—so you can make the most of every opportunity.

Articles Discussed

“Cancer may take my life — but not my faith”

Recommend you read this excellent article by Megan Basham.

Wonderful perspective that doesn’t shy away from reality, while keeping the big picture in sight.

It’s from someone who, based on the little she shares online, is living life to the fullest with her family.

“You want to build on your success, yet you use self-limiting language to talk about yourself.”

Words have the power of life and death, including the words we think to ourselves.

You have to be free to live life to the fullest.

(This is why Galatians 5:1a says, “It is for freedom that Christ set us free.”)

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76 days complete!

Discussing persuasion:

How it’s expressed in poetry and personal innovation, the Poetry Filter, The 3 Musketeers of Persuasion (Jeff Callahan, The American Debunk, Doc Hypnosis), and how persuasion talent stacking is Biblical.

(Also, Rumble was slow loading this morning—which explains the drop in video quality. A shame too, because I was happy with my lighting this morning… At least the sound worked!)

Links below. Enjoy!

Articles Discussed

“Pratt-Pilled: Spencer Pratt is the only choice for LA mayor.”

Jeff coaches people on confidence in context of people skills and communication skills.

(People Skills + Communication Skills = Persuasion Skills)

“The Genius of Spencer Pratt’s Campaign”

“American” is a master of breaking down how a hoax works—because he’s a master of breaking down how persuasion works.

(A hoax is manipulation via persuasion.)

“I just had the craziest experience at the airport.”

Here’s one of the best non-political persuasion examples in the wild.

The story of how this pilot met people where they were, persuaded them that the delay was in their best interests—for their safety—and then affirmed them...

Leadership gold.

“Talent stacking is Biblical.”

People Skills + Communication Skills = Persuasion Skills

And skill stacking—talent stacking—is Biblical.

God stays in the equation, and He can work through your persuasion.

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Day 75% to 100, done!

Discussing the thinking of positive talking, network effects of relationships, and human nature in dreams.

(Daily Reads will be on a 6-streaming-day hiatus starting tomorrow, returning next week.)

Articles Discussed

“The Power of Positive Talking”

I misread the headline as “positive thinking.” But, thinking is talking to yourself, silently.

Also, I love how the article starts with “gratitude and hope.”

“It always comes back to network effects”

AI can network like crazy.

AI cannot “network effect” like people. (Even though people are crazy, too.)

“New study suggests dreams function as a ‘multimotive simulation space’”

Consider that God created humanity, including our ability to dream. Makes sense that dreams would serve multiple purposes—as any artists or craftsman can appreciate.

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Day 74 done!

Momentum Monday.

Taking a step back to look see what we can learn when we look past politics:

Discussing how to revitalize organizations clogged by calcified bureaucracy...

And the weapons grade persuasion of Spencer Pratt.

Articles Discussed

“SecWar Hegseth Channels Starry: Breaking Bureaucratic Calcification Like Starry Did”

If you want to prioritize your vision and mission, you must steward culture—how people feel and think.

Compliance-can’t and risk adverse lead to bureaucratic stagnation.

Compliance-can and risk-advised lead to success.

“Spencer Pratt & The Art of Persuasion”

Meta-persuasive article on persuasion. You will learn more than might expect by reading this. Worth your time!

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Day 73 complete!

Discussed excuses, owning errors, media narratives when it comes to “religion” (and MRR), and how humility (plus gratitude) positions you for success.

Links below. Have a great weekend!

Articles Discussed

"Shake Shack shares shook by sales shock, sliding 30%"

I’m sure someone was very proud of this headline. I wonder how effective it is—seems like it could either draw or repel people with equal persuasion.

Also, perfect example of excuse making. Sales are down because it’s cold in January? Hmmm...

“Religious leaders told ‘prepare now’ for UFO disclosure to unleash Bible-changing revelations”

Since this was posted, the pastor who made this claim is apologizing for lying about it. But the headline still supports the developing Media Religion Rule (MRR).

(And by the way, no “revelations” are Bible-changing.)

“Nobody Is Watching the Star Wars Sequel Trilogy and Disney May Be Done Pretending Otherwise”

No surprise here. But great example of pivoting where it matters—in this case, when money is on the line, and you don't have the luxury to cover for mistakes.

“I am humbled that someone would even think to write an article like this.”

That’s the attitude you want to have in everything you do. Confident to share success, humble in your approach. Also, tied to gratitude—which is glue, holding everything together.

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