Tom Schmidt

Nobel Prize-winning writer Toni Morrison on taking responsibility and seeing clearly:

"[T]his is my work. I have to take full responsibility for doing it right as well as doing it wrong. Doing it wrong isn’t bad, but doing it wrong and thinking you’ve done it right is."

“It's a lot easier than you think to 'beat the odds' because the odds are based on average people. Show up and elevate.”

There comes a point where a person goes from "old enough to know better" to "too old to know better."

"Learning Pyramid." At its base lies rote memorization. Above that comes comprehension, followed by application, analysis, synthesis, and ultimately, creative generation or innovation

All it takes is one year. Just one. To completely change the entire course of your life. One year of committing to your goals. One year of avoiding distractions. One year of ignoring your doubts and insecurities. One year of saying yes to the things that scare and excite you. One year of waking up early and getting after it. Most people... See more

When everyone else feels exhausted, that’s your opportunity to accelerate

"Not everything blooms in spring. Your season might be autumn.

Keep going."

Does the world happen to you, or do you happen to the world?

Most people wait for permission to solve problems. The subtle message they send is "I don't care enough to solve this on my own. Tell me what to do." The world happens to them.

High agency people are different. They care. And because they care, they solve problems without being told. They... See more

The title "The AFOREST Landing page or Blog Post Copywriting Formula" cleverly introduces a mnemonic device that organizes powerful writing techniques. Each element of AFOREST offers a specific approach to enhance engagement and retention. The content is concise, presenting each component of the formula with clarity and simplicity. The structured... See more