Dear Reader, I hope this newsletter, Brain Food Wednesdays, issue 247, finds you well and eager to embrace new opportunities for growth. As we dive into October, let's take a moment to reflect on the importance of learning and development in our lives. Celebrate National Learning and Development Month!October is National Learning and Development Month, a time to reflect on our growth and invest in our personal and professional development. It’s an opportunity to explore new ideas, enhance our skills, and embrace lifelong learning. Invest in Your GrowthAs we celebrate this special month, I encourage you to prioritize your learning journey. Reading is one of the most effective ways to gain new insights and strategies that can significantly impact your life and work. With countless books available, it can be overwhelming to know where to start. Another way to learn is to take courses. You can find many free courses at Open Culture. I’ve used this website to find many courses to take. Introducing Sales Booster and Business BoosterTo help you navigate your learning path, I’m excited to introduce two valuable products: the Sales Booster and the Business Booster. Each product includes 16 comprehensive Bookish Notes—my enhanced book summaries that distill the most important concepts and actionable insights from each book.
Take Action Today!This National Learning and Development Month, seize the opportunity to invest in yourself. The Sales Booster and Business Booster are excellent resources to help you learn efficiently and effectively. Let’s make this month a celebration of growth and discovery! Thank you for your continued interest in Brain Food Wednesdays. You can learn more about Sales Booster here. Warm regards, Avil Beckford Editor, Brain Food Wednesdays Founder, The Invisible Mentor & Art of Learning Leadership Academy |
I'm the founder of The Invisible Mentor, Art of Learning Leadership Academy, and The One Problem Podcast. Reading gives me pleasure. I decided it made sense to get paid for my passion. I teach professionals how to read nonfiction strategically instead of sequentially. You read to learn what you need to know. The Art of Learning Leadership Academy helps you Maximize Learning and Minimize Reading Time for Enhanced Skills.
Dear Reader, In this edition of Brain Food Wednesdays, issue 249, I'll explore the importance of trend spotting and provide a practical process for conducting trend research. Understanding and identifying trends is an essential skill today. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a marketer, or a consumer, spotting trends offer a competitive edge, drive innovation, and shape decision-making processes. Trends shape consumer behavior, influence market dynamics, and can even redefine entire industries....
Dear Reader, Welcome to another edition of Brain Food Wednesday, issue 248. It’s that time of year to plan for a new one. If you and I were sitting here 12 months from now, what would have had to happen for you to feel successful? Or feel you were crushing it in 2025? In The Gap and the Gain by Benjamin Hardy and Dan Sullivan, you learn not to measure yourself against some ideal. Instead, look at how far you’ve traveled from a certain point. I’m reading The Miracle of a Chief Definite Aim by...
Reader, Think for a second before you respond to the question. It’s not because you don’t have time. Anyone can find 15 to 20 minutes each day for the things that matter to them. This week, in Brain Food Wednesdays, issue 247, let’s explore why so many of those books remain untouched and how you can start reading smarter, not harder. The reason you have so many unread books on your bookshelf is that no one ever taught you how to read nonfiction books when you became an adult. As a child, you...