One Percent Better

We are living through unprecedented times. Millions of students are out of school. Many of you are living amongst them! What is reasonable to expect of our teachers in this time of crisis? Today's conversation orbits around this central question.  I would love your thoughts. Email me Joe@onepercentbetterproject.com or get social @FerraroOnAir As always, thanks for listening! --JF   

It's been a crazy couple of weeks in the world.  I hope this conversation helps just a little.  Phil and I talk about:  The importance of keeping an accomplishment list Gratitude The advantage of "better" or "best" His love of perpetual change The difference between a failure and a mistake The hidden side of musicians like Beyonce and Elton John Thoughts on launching a book Why Phil blew me off wh...

What browser tabs are open right now on your computer or phone? How about in your life? This week I share the open tabs in my life and tease out ideas and frameworks I hope you can use to get 1% better today.   Links mentioned:  My Website Improvements Tyler with Tim The Harris Project Jon and Butch Link to Donate As always, thank you for listening! --JF 

This week, I welcome back to the show Tim Pollard, a titan in the Public Speaking Coaching industry. In this conversation, Tim helps us all get 1% better by dispelling some popular myths of public speaking success, and sharing how to manage nerves on stage.  Stick around until the end, where he answers several listener questions.  It's a deep conversation that will leave you feeling 1% better than...

This week I share some struggles in February, and a simple checklist to go to when you are stuck.   Email me  if I can help you. Scene in Doc Hollywood Try Readwise Free And as always, thanks for listening! --JF 

Today's guest will help you supercharge your learning.  His website is a great resource for all things Ultralearning, and his book will give you a practical system to help you master hard skills.  Email me at Joe@onepercentbetterproject.com  if I can help you in any way, or just to say hello. For taking notes on books like Ultralearning, try Readwise free As always, thanks for listening! --JF 

This week I share two powerful C words that can immediately help you get 1% better.  Email me. Try Readwise Free My Speaking Page As always, thanks for listening! --JF 

This one is special.  Congratulations to Ryan on his first book, and to so many of you who have been around since Episode 1; it means the world. Here are the links mentioned on today's episode: Buy Ryan's Book My Speaking Page Try Readwise Free Episode 1 w/ Ryan Hawk Email me Joe@onepercentbetterproject.com As always, thanks for listening! --JF 

Sometimes it's the small moments in a conversation that make all the difference.  Saying precisely what we mean, and meaning precisely what we say, is one simple and powerful way to get 1% better with our language.  This week I share a phrase that I have been hearing more and more on the podcasts to which I listen.  Does it mean what the speaker says?   Email me. Try Readwise Free As always, thank...

What did you think about Tyler and this episode? I would love to hear your feedback. Email me. Links mentioned:  Tyler's Website Why Books Don't Work As always, thanks for listening! -JF 

This is an episode that hopes to do two things: Inspire you to launch a project of your own Celebrate a moment in time where over 70 people came together to celebrate community and lifelong learning If you have questions or comments, I would love to hear them. Email me. As always, thanks for listening! --JF 

I cannot think of a better conversation to kick off 2020 and a brand new year of One Percent Better. If you haven't heard of Jordan Syatt yet, today's your lucky day.  He is a strength and nutrition coach sharing wisdom and strategies that will help us all get 1% better.  You can find everything he is up to here or connect with me here. Our talk covers:  Myths and realities in the world of fitness...

When is the last time you did a year in review?  For most people, it was not last year.  Fewer still do it as part of a consistent habit. This week,  I want to encourage all of you to conduct a 2019 year in review.  It does not have to be fancy.  It only has to be honest.  What did you accomplish?  Where did you fall short? If you write the truth, it won't feel 100% positive. Today I share my year...

My guest today is obsessed with getting better. His website is his mantra. "Compete every day" says Jake Thompson, and he means it. In today's conversation we unpack the whys, hows, and whens of finding the competitor inside all of us. Buckle up for a great conversation. As always, thanks for listening! --JF 

This week I have questions.  One central question actually: W hen does collaboration help a project, and when does it hurt a project? Links mentioned:  YouthBaseballSchool Alumni Classroom "Ice Ice Baby" As always, thanks for listening! --JF     

My guest today is Buster Benson.  In addition to having a fancy alliterative name, he has written an extraordinary book, called "Why are We Yelling?  The Art of Productive Disagreement. You can find it on his website. How good is this book? Here's what former guest Seth Godin has to say about it: " This is a life-changing book. Read it three times and then give a copy to anyone you care about. It...

Today's episode is a thoughtful rant. Thoughtful Rant: (Noun) A passionate albeit somewhat disorganized collection of questions and ideas.   I want to hear your take.  Email me here. Links mentioned in today's episode: Alumni Classroom Kelly Gallagher Tweet Podchaser Link Steve Johnson: "Reading is legal theft." As always, thanks for listening! -JF   

My guest today is Nancy Duarte. She is a communications expert who has been featured in Fortune, Time Magazine, Forbes, Fast Company, Wired, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Cosmopolitan, LA Times, and on CNN. Her new book  Data Story  presents a compelling vision of how to see the crucial data you or your team need to get one percent better, and how to tell your story in a way that compels ot...

Today's episode comes from my daughter's U6 Soccer team. I share a story from her final game this season that I hope will inspire you to reflect on how your leadership skills can get 1% better. Enjoy. As always, thanks for listening! --JF 

Today's episode brings you Kevin Eastman.  Kevin has rubbed elbows with some of the most successful athletes and leaders in the world.  In the process, he has become one of them. His message, and his  book  are musts for any of us trying to get 1% better every day.   You will hear alignment in the philosophy and tactics Kevin preaches and practices. I loved this conversation. As always, thanks for...

To Whom it May Concern: Please accept my highest recommendation for lifelong learning.  It's a mindset, a practice, a habit.  One that literally gets better every day.  Believe it or not I have only known lifelong learning, or kaizen, or continuous improvement as it is sometimes called, for 20 years.  As I stare down my 42nd birthday, it startles me to try and remember so many wasted moments in cl...

You can find my guest's full body of work on his  website. Rob Walker is a journalist covering design, technology, business, the arts, and many other subjects. Today we talk about his  new book  , the power of observation, how to improve writing skills, and much more. As always, thanks for listening! --JF 

When do you perform your best? Is it in the excitement of first-time experiences? Is it after months of study and review? Perhaps there is a middle ground that brings out your best. This week I share what I have learned about my peak performance, and ask you to share what you have learned about you. Email me  here. As always, thanks for listening! --JF 

Today's episode is with professional storyteller  Kindra Hall. Kindra is a sought-after keynote speaker and consultant, and her  brand new book  is available now! During our conversation, Kindra:  shares a few of her favorite stories teaches us what a story is and what a story is not offers advice on how to improve our storytelling today explains the four musts for an effective story and much more...

Today I share a tool destined to help you get 1% better every day. In a few weeks I will release my conversation with 2008 NBA World Champion Kevin Eastman, but today I share a tool that he says changed his life.  The W.I.L.T. journal. I now use it. My students now use it. Will you give it a try? It will help you get 1% better every day; that's a promise.  Let me know what you write down this week...