Monthly Archives: January 2014

Approaching people who are smarter, busier, and more important than you

Posted on January 25, 2014 by John Stepper

One of the reasons many of us don’t have larger networks is we’re uncomfortable approaching people we don’t know. Here, for example, is a comment on last week’s post about relationships: “It may sound stupid but the biggest impediment to … Continue reading →

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Deepening relationships through contribution

Posted on January 18, 2014 by John Stepper

A friend of mine is thinking of relocating to another city and was talking with me about finding a job there. “Do you think my boss would let me do my job from the new location? Or maybe there’s an … Continue reading →

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“Brooklyn Castle”

Posted on January 11, 2014 by John Stepper

I can’t stop thinking about “Brooklyn Castle”. It’s the story of young kids in a Brooklyn public school who’ve won more chess championships in the last decade than any school in the nation. Watch the movie on Netflix or DVD. … Continue reading →

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The 5 elements of Working Out Loud

Posted on January 4, 2014 by John Stepper

Recently, I was talking with my wife about Working Out Loud and the book that I’m publishing later this year. After a few minutes, she bluntly asked me: “So, is it just blogging?” Now, that’s one of those questions that … Continue reading →

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