In an effort to help me keep up with everything I post each week, here is my latest “Sunday Summary” of my posts from the week.
Mon, April 14: SKUs per square foot
“The average supermarket carries one SKU per square foot. Trader Joe’s carried one SKU per five square feet! Price-Costco, one of my heroes, carried about one SKU per twenty square feet.”
Tue, April 15: Good headlines are a courtesy
“Minto contends that a preview can also be valuable for its potential to push away those who don’t need to read it. In other words, previewing your argument allows readers to decide whether they want to keep reading.”
Wed, April 16: Gosh, the news loves to cover shark attacks
“If you see lots of shark attacks in the news, you think, ‘Gosh, sharks are out of control.’ What you should think is ‘Gosh, the news loves to cover shark attacks.”
Thu, April 17: If you’re the same person you were ninety days ago, you’re falling behind
The idea of “falling behind” is perhaps a bit harsh, as it can lead to the idea of “hustle at all costs” (which is also problematic) but the general idea is solid. Are you working to improve yourself? You don’t need to make huge leaps every 90 days, but are you doing little things to continually get better?
Fri, April 18: I’m not good at this
Honesty is paramount, but confidence goes a long way as well. Finding the right balance can lead to a very effective presentation.
Sat, April 19: Genius isn’t all about being smart
Leonardo da Vinci had almost no schooling and could barely read Latin or do long division. His genius was of the type we can understand, even take lessons from. It was based on skills we can aspire to improve in ourselves, such as curiosity and intense observation. He had an imagination so excitable that it flirted with the edges of fantasy, which is also something we can try to preserve in ourselves and indulge in our children.
I hope you found some value in this. If you ever have questions, ideas, or disagreements regarding anything I write, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
