Connecting the Contours: 14
BIG news, your workshop invite, and my podcast appearance.
Your ability to make progress is directly tied to your relationship with avoidance. We don’t move forward until we’re willing to fail and then learn.
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Welcome back or welcome to the Connecting the Contours newsletter.
It’s you vs. you — focus on what you’ve been avoiding.
BIG News: DMDC Systems is Live!
I’m thrilled to announce the launch of DMDC Systems, a business dedicated to helping leaders and teams achieve clarity, collaboration, and sustainable growth.
At DMDC Systems, I offer leadership coaching, enablement workshops, and tailored consulting solutions to help leaders and teams drive impact.
Check it out at derekmacdonald.com—I’d love to hear what you think!
And, I want to thank you for being part of this journey. It’s been a blast and I’m grateful you’re part of it.
Listen to my recent interview to learn more.
I was lucky enough to be invited on the
podcast to talk about all things DMDC Systems with .Be sure to check it out!
Oh, and a free workshop this week — YOU’RE invited.
Are you tired of feeling scattered, stuck, or simply overwhelmed by everything on your to-do list? Learn how to protect your time, define your role, align your goal, track results, and show your worth.
Sign up to join the session on Increasing Your Earning Potential as a Remote Worker in 2025.
the latest | from the blog.
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs only accounts for individuals, not groups. Simon Sinek explains why that’s a huge deal for managers and contributors.
the latest | from my own rotation.
watch.
The Sun Came Out (full movie) from Burton.
How I Would Start My Life if I Were 18 Now with Van Neistat.
How to Get Sponsored for ANYTHING with The Loam Ranger.
listen.
Success beyond money with Joe Hudson and Ali Abdaal.
Calculating adventure and risk with Alex Honnold and Rich Roll.
This professor increased my sales by 6x with Phill Agnew on Nudge.
read.
The Good Boring for a Bored Millennial by Marie Vandoorne.
Ditch Analysis Paralysis And Choose How To Quit Or Grit by Sabrina Ahmed.
How to Use the Performance Review Scoring System to Get a Better Final Grade by Wendy Scott.
spotlight.
Casey Neistat accidentally changed marketing forever.
Known as the godfather of vlogging, the filmmaker, vlogger, and entrepreneur is best known for his one of a kind storytelling style and signature video editing that can’t be mimicked; though many try.
If you don’t know him by name, I assure you you’ve seen at least one of his videos.
Casey’s daily vlogs on YouTube redefined the creator economy. For real. His emphasis on hard work, creativity, and authenticity opened the doors to a generation that has gone on to engage global audiences.
After uploading a new, professionally edited video every day for over 800 days in a row, he quit.
talk soon.
Thank for being here. See you next time.
onward.
-dmac
