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🐿️ The You Phone - The Insanely Profitable Tech Newsletter

Squirrel Squadron Substack • 3 implied HN points • 06 Feb 26
💼 Business Coaching
  1. Be easily reachable by phone and encourage spontaneous calls, because quick, real-time advice at the moment it's needed often saves hours of follow-up work.
  2. Most people avoid ringing others and hide behind email and scheduling, but short phone calls can untangle complex issues far faster than long email threads or repeated meetings.
  3. Use voicemail and simple boundaries to protect deep work while staying available, and consider phone-first habits—like an All-Phone-Calls Day—to speed decisions and collaboration.

Simulate Your Next Marathon Race Pace

The Healthtech Initiative • 2 implied HN points • 20 Feb 26
🎾 Sports Coaching
  1. A predictive marathon model built from 101 runners explains about 79.3% of the variation in finish times and has an average prediction error of roughly 18.3 minutes.
  2. Running performance is framed as two parts: baseline ability (like genetic or starting pace) and adaptation to training (how much fitness you gain per minute of training).
  3. About 21% of finish-time differences are unexplained — things like weather, illness, sleep, motivation, nutrition, and luck — which shows there are real limits to modeling human performance.

MatchQuarters ICYMI - Week of 1/29/24

MatchQuarters • 78 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24
🎾 Sports Coaching
  1. Player evaluations in football are more than just highlight reels; consider how players affect the play of others
  2. When projecting talent, look at players' adaptability and multiple ways of solving problems
  3. In football, consider how players fit into the scheme they will play rather than just their athleticism

The Missing Ingredient in Your Ambitious Goals: Macro Focus

The Caring Techie Newsletter • 17 implied HN points • 03 Dec 25
💼 Business Coaching
  1. Macro focus means choosing the right long-term battles and committing to them for months or years, so you manage your career trajectory instead of just your daily to-do list.
  2. Five common patterns stop people from achieving macro focus — unclear goals, juggling too many priorities, not doing enough, doubting the plan, and quitting too soon — and each has a clear fix like getting specific, picking one primary focus, scaling effort, trusting a documented plan, and setting realistic timelines.
  3. Macro focus is a skill you can build by defining what success looks like, making concrete weekly commitments, using checkpoints and external support, and then sticking with the plan long enough for results to compound.

Mind Expansion Needs Guidance: The Call for Psychedelic Practitioners

Tripsitter • 159 implied HN points • 15 Jun 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Coaching
  1. Guiding psychedelic experiences requires skilled support and effort, not just a quick fix mindset.
  2. The focus should be on supporting the use of existing psychedelics, rather than just creating new drugs.
  3. There is a growing demand for knowledgeable and empathetic psychedelic practitioners to assist with mental health conditions and guide people through the psychedelic experience.
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High energy on Mondays. Low on Fridays. Then what?

Kenny’s Sub • 79 implied HN points • 21 Jan 24
💼 Business Coaching
  1. Finding meaningful work can bring energy and fulfillment, even if it means taking a risk like starting a business.
  2. Challenges and surprises, especially money-related, can be stressful, but learning to manage those moments is key to growth.
  3. As a solopreneur, taking full responsibility for both successes and failures allows for deeper personal growth and resilience.

Navigating Layoffs (Burnout Part 2)

Notes in the Margins • 19 implied HN points • 11 Jun 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Coaching
  1. Layoffs have a significant impact on mental health, causing burnout for both employees who are laid off and those who remain.
  2. Laid-off individuals may face identity and community loss, anxiety, depression, and burnout while job hunting.
  3. Companies need transparent communication during layoffs, including providing support for laid-off employees and managing workloads for remaining staff to prevent burnout.

Raiders Fire McDaniels-Ziegler! Top HC and GM Candidates for 2024 Offseason

The Draft Scout • 117 implied HN points • 01 Nov 23
🎾 Sports Coaching
  1. The Las Vegas Raiders fired head coach Josh McDaniels, offensive coordinator Mick Lombardi, and general manager Dave Ziegler in a dramatic move.
  2. Owner Mark Davis will need to hire a new staff, possibly with a mix of experienced and inexperienced candidates.
  3. Top general manager candidates for the Raiders include Mike Borgonzi from the Kansas City Chiefs and Ian Cunningham from the Chicago Bears.

Did I Even Want to Be a CEO?

David Spinks' Newsletter • 19 implied HN points • 17 Nov 25
💼 Business Coaching
  1. Questioning career choices is normal. It's okay to wonder if you truly want the path you've been on, like becoming a CEO, or if it’s just something you felt you had to do.
  2. It's important to take breaks and prioritize your well-being. Stepping away from a high-pressure role can lead to personal growth and a better understanding of what you really want.
  3. Success doesn't always mean holding a high-status job. Finding joy and fulfillment in simple work or coaching can be just as valuable as traditional measures of success.

Building Authority

Tiny Empires • 147 implied HN points • 29 Jan 25
💼 Business Coaching
  1. You can become an authority in your field without taking years. Focused action is more important than time spent.
  2. To build authority, find your unique approach and communicate it clearly. Show real-world applications of your expertise and be transparent about your journey.
  3. Don’t try to be an expert in everything and don’t hide who you are. Sharing your unique insights consistently will help grow your authority over time.

Alchemy & Coaching

Notes in the Margins • 19 implied HN points • 25 May 24
🚌 Education Coaching
  1. Alchemy in coaching symbolizes transformation and creating something valuable through personal and professional growth.
  2. Alchemy programs focus on mastering elements like heart-centered leadership and effective product management, encouraging innovation and experimentation.
  3. The goal of Alchemy Programs is to empower participants to deliver products and leadership that provide significant value and make a real impact in the market.

Executive Coaching Can Be Your Secret Weapon

The Breaking Point • 219 implied HN points • 09 May 23
💼 Business Coaching
  1. Great executive coaching can help improve leadership abilities with feedback and perspective.
  2. Finding a qualified coach is challenging due to a saturated market, but peer referrals and networks can be helpful.
  3. To maximize coaching benefits, preparation and active engagement in sessions are key.

The People-Centric Approach to Personal Development Plans

PeopleStorming • 99 implied HN points • 29 Aug 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Coaching
  1. A Personal Development Plan (PDP) is a structured approach to personal growth, focusing on goals, skills, and steps to achieve objectives.
  2. Traditional PDPs often lack personal ownership and end up neglected, leading to unachieved learning and growth aspirations.
  3. The PeopleStorming approach advocates for a self-driven growth plan, putting emphasis on personal choice, continual refinement, and simplicity in documentation.

My meditation teacher, Roger Thisdell (21/30)

psychotechnology • 12 implied HN points • 22 Nov 25
🏥 Health & Wellness Coaching
  1. A pragmatic, technical coach teaches Vipassana and frames enlightenment as a non-mystical psychological and phenomenological phase shift.
  2. This approach suits independent, non-religious practitioners who want skill-focused guidance rather than a spiritual master or a community, and it's not a substitute for professional mental-health treatment.
  3. He is open to discussing drugs and cognitive enhancers as tools to accelerate insight while emphasizing meditation's specificity, and he offers income-adjusted sliding-scale pricing for sessions.

1 Year Later

Notes in the Margins • 19 implied HN points • 06 May 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Coaching
  1. Transitioning from Product Leader to Coach is a significant career change that can be empowering and fulfilling.
  2. Continuous learning and self-improvement are crucial for growth, both professionally and personally.
  3. Embracing change, resilience, and gratitude are key elements for navigating transformations and building a brighter future.

Last chance to join Creating Space!

Tech and Tea • 49 implied HN points • 27 Jun 25
🏥 Health & Wellness Coaching
  1. Creating Space is a 6-week journaling course designed to help people clear their minds and find more balance in life.
  2. The course encourages participants to take it at their own pace, offering optional prompts and private reflections without pressure.
  3. There are fun features like badges for completing prompts and a custom AI-generated report that summarizes your writing journey to help identify personal themes.

Ancelotti Leads Real Madrid to 36th La Liga Title and Surpasses Zidane's Record

Original Football • 19 implied HN points • 05 May 24
🎾 Sports Coaching
  1. Carlo Ancelotti led Real Madrid to their 36th La Liga title, surpassing Zinedine Zidane's record, showcasing his coaching prowess and team motivation skills.
  2. Real Madrid's comfortable win over Cádiz and Girona's victory over Barcelona secured Real's top spot in La Liga with 13 and 14 points lead respectively, demonstrating their dominant performance this season.
  3. Girona's victory not only shook up the title race but also earned them a place in next season's Champions League, with exciting moments from players like Portu adding unpredictability to the season.

MatchQuarters ICYMI - Week of 2/5/24

MatchQuarters • 39 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🎾 Sports Coaching
  1. Teaching off-ball techniques to defensive backs in addition to on-ball skills is crucial for their advancement in football. Press coverage is important but players should be trained in various coverages.
  2. Having a varied toolkit of defensive techniques is essential for success in football, especially as talent levels even out. Coaches should focus on teaching multiple strategies beyond just press coverage.
  3. In the NFL, the use of DBs in pressure situations and unique defensive schemes, like split-field coverages, can create a competitive edge. Understanding how to utilize defensive backs effectively is key for a strong defense.

How to figure out the stuck spot

Mindset Mastery • 39 implied HN points • 07 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Coaching
  1. There are internal and external blocks that can cause us to feel stuck in life or work.
  2. Internal blocks involve our beliefs and mindset, which can be changed with awareness and effort.
  3. Addressing internal blocks can help us overcome challenges and move forward in our goals.

What We Can Learn from Sports

The Heart Attack Diet • 79 implied HN points • 24 Aug 23
🎾 Sports Coaching
  1. Don't take weight loss advice from people who have always been in good shape or those who have never had weight issues; listen to those who have successfully gone from fat to thin.
  2. Just like in sports coaching, the best weight loss coaches are often individuals who had to work hard to achieve their own success and can relate to the challenges others face.
  3. When receiving advice for weight loss or sports, trying harder is not always the solution; focus on building the right form and understanding the essence of the guidance provided.

Graham Potter's problem with blocked shots

Evidently • 78 implied HN points • 08 Jul 23
🎾 Sports Coaching
  1. Graham Potter's teams consistently scored fewer goals than expected, facing issues with blocked shots.
  2. Blocked shots have been a persistent issue for Potter's teams, leading to underperformance in expected goals.
  3. Potter's attacking style may make it easier for opponents to block shots, affecting goal-scoring performance.

Every Tech Leader Needs a Coach in Their Pocket

The Hagakure • 30 implied HN points • 18 Jul 25
🕹 Technology Coaching
  1. Tech leaders can benefit from having an AI-powered coach to help them stay focused and adaptable. This kind of coach can meet you where you are and guide you in reaching your goals.
  2. Mental and physical health play a big role in how effectively leaders can manage challenges. Being in shape can enhance focus and decision-making.
  3. SwitchUp is designed to help people clarify their goals and make progress without feeling overwhelmed. The aim is to support personal growth in a human-centered way.

Coaching: The Overlooked Link in Leadership Development

Front Left • 24 implied HN points • 07 Aug 25
💼 Business Coaching
  1. Coaching helps leaders turn their theoretical knowledge into practical skills. It’s not just about what you learn but how you apply it in real situations.
  2. Self-awareness is key for leaders. Coaching encourages them to challenge their own beliefs and understand how their actions affect others.
  3. Behavioral flexibility is important for leaders. Coaching allows them to practice different responses and adapt to their unique challenges.

Blurry seasons

Mindset Mastery • 58 implied HN points • 19 Jun 23
💼 Business Coaching
  1. Feeling stuck in your business may indicate misalignment in your goals and needs.
  2. During blurry seasons in your business, finding support from a coach, community, or friend is crucial.
  3. Taking action and making changes based on a clear plan can lead to positive transformations in your business.

Failure as a Feature, Not a Bug

Perspectives • 6 implied HN points • 04 Dec 25
💼 Business Coaching
  1. Failure is a necessary tool for growth and staying competitive, so take smart risks and treat setbacks as learning opportunities.
  2. Leaders should model vulnerability and normalize failure so their teams feel safe to experiment and innovate.
  3. Build simple habits—start with small bets, separate your identity from outcomes, create external accountability, and run blameless reflections and stories to capture learnings.

The Mirror To Excellence: Unleashing Your Potential Through Self-Reflection

PeopleStorming • 39 implied HN points • 18 Dec 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Coaching
  1. Self-reflection is a powerful tool for leaders to understand themselves, improve skills, make better decisions, and build relationships.
  2. Regular self-reflection by leaders correlates with being seen as effective, job satisfaction, and organizational commitment.
  3. Tools like Year Compass, Gibbs Reflective Cycle, and Journaling Prompts can help kickstart self-reflection, even without a coach.

[Online workshop on Wed] The Art of Inner Archeology: Intro to Gendlin Focusing

Cozy Philosophy • 19 implied HN points • 10 Mar 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Coaching
  1. Gendlin Focusing is a technique that helps reconnect with the wisdom within our bodies, teaching us to listen to our emotions with kindness and curiosity.
  2. The workshop offers a space to learn about self-healing, self-awareness, and improving relationships through Inner Archeology and Gendlin Focusing.
  3. To join the workshop, one needs to register as a Limicon attendee, granting access to multiple events and a network of like-minded individuals.

The First Domino Principle

DruGroup • 59 implied HN points • 26 Jul 23
🚌 Education Coaching
  1. To influence others, you need to start by focusing on a specific group or person, rather than trying to reach everyone at once. It's like knocking over the first domino to set off a chain reaction.
  2. Choosing a clear target audience helps you tailor your message and connect better. For example, if you write for someone relatable, like Truck-driver Rick, you'll capture the interest of others around him too.
  3. Identifying your first domino can shift how you approach your work and communication. It makes it easier to make meaningful connections and adjustments in what you're doing.

The Courage to Coach

Notes in the Margins • 59 implied HN points • 03 Jun 23
💼 Business Coaching
  1. Leah Farmer focuses on coaching, which she finds exciting and fulfilling.
  2. Leah specializes in Professional & Executive Coaching, Vision & Strategy Consulting, Life & Change Coaching, and Working Genius Facilitation.
  3. Her coaching philosophy revolves around curiosity, connection, and courage to change.

Fresh perspective with a new coach

Splattern • 19 implied HN points • 02 Mar 24
🎾 Sports Coaching
  1. Getting a new coach has brought fresh ideas and support. It's helpful to have someone experienced to guide and motivate you.
  2. Understanding your body and its responses is important. Talking to a coach can uncover issues like knee pain related to running habits.
  3. Having a supportive environment and people around you adds to the overall experience. Feeling appreciated by others can boost your spirits.

A New Year’s dialogue with... my AI coaching app

Building the Builders • 3 implied HN points • 31 Dec 25
💼 Business Coaching
  1. A scarcity mindset—seeing time, opportunities, and energy as nonrenewable—undermines creativity, relationships, and risk-taking, while an abundance view treats resources as renewable and compounding and enables bolder moves in work, experiments, and family life.
  2. Slow-feedback projects and subtle social moments need intentionally built feedback loops to sustain momentum and confidence; simple habits like session-level notes, prompts, or visible reminders turn distant progress into immediate, learnable signals.
  3. Deliberate identity work helps you "remember what you know": study persistent builders, free-write without censoring, and act opposite scarcity-driven fears so repeated practice and risk-taking produce the evidence that cements an abundant, builder mindset.