Connecting the Contours: 03
imposter syndrome, reflections, and ideals for sustainable growth.
hey. hi. hello.
“The hippies were right”.
I audibly snorted when Bill Hader said that on a podcast recently. It could have been the goofy midwest accent he used; it emerged in such contrast with the rest of the interview.
He’d shared openly about his experience with imposter syndrome and how he’d navigated life after having panic attacks live on the air during his tenure at Saturday Night Live.
Turns out Matt Stone, co-creator of South Park, had said it to Hader first.
“No really, they were right. I know, it sucks”, Stone apparently continued before adding “they’re happy. The shit works. Meditation, gratitude, good relationships… healthy eating…connecting with nature”.
Matt Stone, huh? Who’da thunk.
welcome back to connecting the contours.
I’m on a mission to help marketing and sales teams align purpose with process to create better systems. I also share how grace, pace, and space help me navigate daily work and life.
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in my rotation.
watch.
Improv is Funny, But it Doesn’t Have to Be with Jason Mantzoukas.
The Truth Nobody Tells You To Get Rich In Your 30s with Codie Sanchez.
Master the Perfect ChatGPT Prompt Formula (in just 8 minutes)! with Jeff Su.
listen.
Finding Meaningful Work with Jonathan Fields and Rich Roll.
Lisa Damour and the Emotion of Teenagers on Armchair Expert.
Shopify President on Prioritization, Risk, and Meaning with Steven Bartlett.
read.
Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things book by Adam Grant.
Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly by Anthony Bourdain.
Founder Brand: Turn Your Story Into Your Competitive Advantage book by Dave Gerhardt.
spotlight.
You’re Using ChatGPT Wrong with Jeff Su.
With advancements in technology and the emergence of AI, the irony of all ironies is that they key to success is still people skills.
Direct, clear, contextualized communication reigns supreme.
talk soon.
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