November 25, 2020

Fostering Clarity with Doug Fraser

57 minutes

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As host of NPR’s What We Do, Doug Fraser is not afraid to dive deep and follow his curiosity. Today we learn about the craft of clarity.

My guest this time round is Doug Fraser, a creator, producer, and host of NPR’s What We Do. He’s a true expert when it comes to storytelling… be it the history of rats to kitchens. He’s not afraid to ask questions, which makes him a very exciting guest to have on the show.

After years in the ad agency world, Doug now follows his own path to provide a valuable one-on-one marketing experience for businesses of all sizes. From pizza joints to multi-billion-dollar car dealerships, he’s helped brands achieve copywriting, social marketing, and videography success.

Doug and I spend time talking about being present and seeking clarity through simplicity. Join us as we explore taking on new hobbies, capturing ideas, and knowing when it’s the right time to quit.

Talking Points

The impact curiosity has across all aspects of Doug’s life

Energy from learning new things

Balancing the time between learning and working

Everyday tactics to help stay present

His 4-step process for success

Overcoming the sunk cost fallacy

What simplicity shows us

Process to note new ideas during a podcast interview

Doug’s most invaluable tools

Journaling and useful frameworks

Quote

“Everything that we’re learning is adding up in us.”

Helpful Links

What We Do Podcast

What We Do: The College Curiosity Crisis

What We Do: Becoming the Voice of Porky Pig

What We Do: Creating National Geographic’s Photo Ark

Photo Ark

Ron Finley Teaches Gardening

Headspace

Brené Brown

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Getting Things Done | Amazon

Baron Fig

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Day One

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