Why Do Managers Sabotage Employees & Nine Ways To Gain Unfair Advantages In Life
Welcome to Potentially Focused! It's Thursday morning, May 22nd and we're sooooooo very close to the three day weekend! I hope you have a great one. Today we.
Why do some bosses sabotage their employees? And what can you do about it?
That and...
* 9 great habits to help you get an upper hand on life.
* Plus, some fun weekend distractions for you all.
In today's Potentially Focused.
Huge thanks to you all for reading and Happy Memorial Day!
Marco
22.05.2025 16:11 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Fixing Your Life Algorithm and Just What Is The Opposite Problem?
Welcome to Potentially Focused! It's Tuesday morning on May 20th. Hope your day is off to a good start! Today, we.
How do you make your life algorithm better & just what is The Opposite Problem?
Plus, do you really have to suffer for your creativity?
All in today's edition.
Please check us out.
Thank you very much,
Marco
PS - And please consider liking, subscribing & sharing as well. Deeply appreciated!
20.05.2025 13:15 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
The Best Of Year One - Part Deux
Welcome to Potentially Focused! It's Thursday morning on May 15th. I hope the day is starting off right for you all! This week, we're celebrating the One Year Anniversary of Potentially Focused with s...
We're celebrating our One Year Anniversary with some of our best pieces from this newsletter including...
* Dealing With An Annoying Coworker
* Handling The Anxiety of Public Speaking
* Pivoting
* Handy Phrases To Defuse Conflict
* The Modern Elder
* 5 Quick Life Lessons
Thank you all so much!
15.05.2025 17:10 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Thank You All!
Welcome to Potentially Focused! It's Thursday, May 8th. I hope your day is off to a good start and sending early wishes to all the moms out there for a great Mother's Day this Sunday! Today, we.
Today, we...
* Celebrate the one year anniversary of Potentially Focused.
* And, most importantly say thanks to all of you for your support this past year!
With Deep appreciation,
Marco
08.05.2025 18:54 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
What's Your Clutter Type, Podcast Artwork & Jason Kornblatt
Welcome to Potentially Focused! It's Tuesday, May 6th or as I like to think of it, Cinco de Mayo plus one. Hope your AM is off to a good start! Today, we.
Welcome to Cinco de Mayo plus one!
Today, we...
* Create great cover art for your podcast.
* Uncover our clutter types.
* And, share a sneak peek of Jason Kornblattβs new newsletter, The Truth Blurts.
Please like, subscribe, and share with your most or least artistic friend.
Thanks,
Marco
06.05.2025 12:40 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Why YouTube Isn't For Everyone, Beating Inertia & Fun Weekend Distractions
Welcome to Potentially Focused! It's April 24th and this month has just flown by. I hope your Thursday is off to a very good start! In this edition, we.
Today, we...
* Reveal the true costs of producing a YouTube channel.
* And find out how to overcome your self-image.
Please like, subscribe & share with your friend with the best or worst self-image. (You may want to give them a hug too...)
Thanks very much for the continuing support,
Marco
24.04.2025 12:16 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Becoming a Well Paid Creator, Meditation Hacks & Clara Zwirble
Welcome to Potentially Focused! It's Tuesday, April 22nd. And whether you celebrated Easter, Passover or 4/20 since we last met, hope you all had a great holiday weekend! Today we.
Today, we...
Discover how to become a well paid creator.
Uncover seven easy ways to get better at meditation.
And share some inspiring thoughts on transformation from Clara Zwirble.
Please like, subscribe, and share with your most or least inspiring friend or co-worker.
Grazie!
Marco
22.04.2025 13:28 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
In today's Potentially Focused, we...
* Uncover the very important things your employees won't tell you.
* Dig into why people rewatch the same shows over and over.
* And pass along some thoughts on adapting a YouTube series for a streaming platform.
Please check us out.
Thanks,
Marco
15.04.2025 14:08 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
The End of The Creator Era, How To Start Your Life Over & What Pops on YouTube
Welcome to Potentially Focused! It's Thursday, April 10th and I hope this morning is off to a strong start for you. In this edition, we.
In today's edition, we...
* Uncover what comes after the creator era.
* Share 20 quick tips to help you start over in life.
* And, we pass along some other great media news and links.
Please like, subscribe, and share with your favorite friend or coworker of this or any era.
Thank you,
Marco
10.04.2025 14:08 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
How To Sound More Confident, Van Life & Getting More Out of ChatGPT
Welcome to Potentially Focused! It's Tuesday, April 8th and I hope your day is getting off to a very good start! Today we..
In today's edition, we...
* Share a cheat sheet to help you sound more confident at work.
* Uncover the realities of van life.
* And, pass along some easy ways to get more out of AI.
Please like, subscribe, and share.
Thank you very much for reading and supporting this newsletter!
Marco
08.04.2025 13:59 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Never Negotiate Against Yourself, Make Your Brain More Creative & The Questionable Importance of Live Sports
Welcome to Potentially Focused and your Thursday Morning! It's April 3rd, but happily March Madness continues. We're down to the Final Four in both the Women's and the Men's tournaments.
In today's edition, we...
* Learn how not to beat yourself in a negotiation.
* Uncover easy ways to rewire your brain for creative thinking.
* Check into the true value of live sports.
* And, pass along some fun weekend distractions.
Thanks for reading & supporting this newsletter!
03.04.2025 15:57 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
In Today's edition, we...
* Help you own your next meeting.
* Discover the many benefits of talking to yourself.
* Share some media news you may have missed.
* And, as usual, we pass along some fun weekend distractions.
Please like, subscribe, and share. Thank you!
Keep moving forward,
Marco
27.03.2025 13:29 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
What Not To Say At Work, Spartan Wisdom, Shopping Addiction & Conspiracy TV
Welcome to Potentially Focused! It's Tuesday, March 25. I hope your morning is going well! Today, we.
In today's edition, we...
* Help you induce less eye rolls at work.
* Get mentally tougher thanks to Ancient Sparta.
* Learn why shopping addiction may be increasing.
* Uncover why TV shows centered on paranoia and conspiracy are big hits right now.
Please like, subscribe and share. Thank you!
25.03.2025 12:52 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Turning Your Team Back Into Winners, Grudges & The Many Benefits of Spring Cleaning
Welcome to Potentially Focused and this Thursday morning, March 20th! It's FINALLY the first day of spring! Hope all is good by you today and every day! In this edition, we..
In Today's edition, we...
* Find out how to get your team back in the winner's circle
* Learn how to let go of grudges
* Discover the many benefits of spring cleaning (and share some tips!)
Please like, subscribe, and share with your favorite winner or future winner!
Deeply appreciated,
Marco
20.03.2025 13:05 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
The Shamrock Principle, Ten Things Brilliantly Creative People Do & March Madness Memes
Welcome to Potentially Focused! It's Tuesday, March 18th and what a week we've got going on! Hope you all had a good St Patrick's Day yesterday and March Madness begins today. Good luck to everyone ro...
In today's Potentially Focused, we:
* Explore the Shamrock Principle of Leadership. (Hint, it involves the rule of three)
* Discover the things brilliantly creative people do to make them so brilliant and creative.
* And in case your bracket busts early, share some March Madness humor.
Enjoy!
18.03.2025 13:54 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
MrBeast's Financials, Getting Happy & Moving On
Welcome to Potentially Focused and your Thursday morning, March 13th! Hope all is good in your world today! In this edition, we..
Today, we:
* Dig into the financials of the biggest creator in the world.
* Learn how to get happier (Hint, good relationships & knowing yourself help!)
* Share some thoughts about moving on from TV from someone who has.
Please like, subscribe & share with someone who has or needs to move on!
13.03.2025 14:58 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Do Layoffs Work, How To Be Easy To Talk To & What's Old-ish Is New Again
Welcome to Potentially Focused! It's Tuesday, March 11th and I'm happy to report it's going up to a very welcomed 66 degrees here on the east coast. My mood has never been better and I hope you're off...
Layoffs don't work.
In today's edition, we'll tell you why. Plus we'll help you get easier to talk to & share some interesting industry news you may have missed.
Please like, subscribe, and share with the person you find easiest or hardest to talk to! We are here for all of you.
Grazie,
Marco
11.03.2025 13:50 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
In today's edition, we...
* Discover 3 steps to get people to notice your new business.
* Find out 2 things we're doing to make our lives worse.
* Review the state of bundling.
* Share how trying to avoid paying taxes accidentally led to the creation of an Oscar-winning film.
Enjoy!
06.03.2025 14:04 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Business Bullies, A New Source of Good News And Industry Updates You May Have Missed
Welcome to Potentially Focused! It's Tuesday, March 4th and I hope your day is off to a very good start! In today's edition, we..
In today's edition of Potentially Focused, we...
* Take on business bullies.
* Discover a new source of good news in the midst of all the bad news.
* And pass along some interesting industry stories you may have missed.
Please check us out.
With much appreciation,
Marco
04.03.2025 17:04 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
The Look of Podcasts, Does Quality Still Matter & The Key to Happiness
Welcome to Potentially Focused and your Thursday morning! It's February 27th and I hope all is going well for you! Today, we..
In today's edition, we...
Discover the many ways podcasters are approaching video.
Find out if quality really matters to audiences.
Oh, and share the key to happiness.
Plus, as usual, we have some fun weekend distractions to pass along.
Please check us out.
With great appreciation,
Marco
27.02.2025 14:42 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
The Best Music For Work, Travel Jobs & The 15 Things That Motivate People
Welcome to Potentially Focused! It's Tuesday, February 25th and I hope your day is off to a very good start! In today's edition, we..
In today's edition, We:
Uncover the best music to listen to if you're looking to be productive.
Share job ideas for people who love to travel.
And, discover the top 15 things that motivate us & our fellow human beings.
Hope your day is off to a good start & please check it out!
Thanks,
Marco
25.02.2025 16:04 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Severance, A Brand New Job Search Tool & All The Things We Say Without Realizing It
Welcome to Potentially Focused and your Thursday morning of this short week! It's February 20th and I hope your day is off to a fab start! Today, we..
Hope your morning is off to a good start! Today, we...
Share a brand new job search tool from Google.
Discover the very real world impact of good storytelling.
Improve our non-verbal communication.
Plus, as usual, we pass along some fun weekend distractions.
Many thanks to you all!
Marco
20.02.2025 16:04 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Being Overqualified, Ten Great New Books & Nancy McKenna
Welcome to Potentially Focused! It's Tuesday morning, February 18th and spring is getting ever closer! Hope your day is off to a good start! In today's edition, we..
Today, we...
Figure out how to deal with being told you're overqualified.
Share Adam Grant's List of 10 Great New Books to inspire change and improve your life.
Plus, weβve got another great interviewee, production and media consultant, Nancy McKenna!
Please check it out.
Thanks,
Marco
18.02.2025 14:09 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Who Needs Social Media, Getting People To Agree With You & Weekend Distractions
Welcome to Potentially Focused! It's Thursday morning, February 13th or as I like to call it, Valentine's Day Eve. Whether you're happily coupled up or blissfully single, I hope it's off to a very goo...
It's Thursday, February 13 or as I like to call it, Valentine's Day Eve.
Today, we...
Discover great ways to network NOT using social media.
Uncover 3 easy steps to get someone to agree with you.
Share some interesting TV news.
Thanks for reading,
Marco
13.02.2025 13:20 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Saying No To Your Boss, The Positives of Overthinking & Who Is Paying The Most To Content Creators?
Welcome to Potentially Focused! It's Tuesday morning, February 11th. I hope your day is off to a good start and you're firmly past your Super Bowl hangover(or the general Monday of it all)! In today's...
In today's edition, we...
Tackle saying no to the extra work your boss asks you to do when you just don't have the bandwidth.
Uncover the surprising positives of overthinking.
And, find out what major streaming platforms are paying out to content creators.
Have a good start to your day,
Marco
11.02.2025 13:34 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Do You Precrastinate, Why We Instantly Click With Some People & Super Bowl Distractions
Welcome to Potentially Focused and this fine (even if snowy) Thursday morning, February 6th! I hope it's off to a good start for you. In today's edition, We.
In today's edition, We... Uncover what precrastination is and how to avoid it, and find out why we instantly click with some people we meet.
Potentially Focused is a newsletter for busy people in the TV business (or not) who are curious. Everyone interested in growth and great new possibilities.
06.02.2025 16:11 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Job Hunting With AI, Your Leadership Style & How Superstitions Can Be Helpful
Welcome to Potentially Focused! It's Tuesday, February 4th, and I hope your day is off to a good start! We're just a few days away from the Super Bowl and a few days past Punxsutawney Phil seeing his ...
In today's edition, We... Share ways AI can supercharge your job search, uncover your leadership style & find out how superstitions can be helpful.
Potentially Focused is for busy people in the TV business who are curious. And anyone interested in new possibilities and potential.
Thank you!
04.02.2025 14:49 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
In today's edition, we find out if Beast Games is a hit, uncover the best post-work habits of people who own their own businesses and tap into the collective wisdom of people over the age of 30!
Turns out there's a lot of it!
Please check it out & thanks!
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Thank you and all right back at you, Paul! Love all you're doing with your storytelling skill & passion. It's truly inspiring! Wishing you continued success, my friend.
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Thanks so much and all right back at you, Paul! What you've done with your storytelling skill & passion is inspiring & a great example for us all!
28.01.2025 21:45 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
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