Welcome back to Fresh from Jake’s Mind Lab, where I explore the psychology behind success in various fields. In our previous edition, we delved into the world of training and development, unraveling the wonders of the Recency Effect. Now, we’re about to...
Welcome back to Fresh from Jake’s Mind Lab, where we explore the fascinating intricacies of human psychology and how they can impact various aspects of our lives. Today’s journey begins with a real-life story that highlights the power of the recency...
Hey Mind-Labbers, An amusing incident involving my family prompted me to reflect on the critical role of clear communication in the business world. During a delightful dinner on a cruise, my daughters, Kay and Gaby, were enthusiastic about enjoying some post-meal...
Hello everyone! Have you ever pondered the impact of a simple pause during a conversation? It’s fascinating to learn that our comfort with silence can be influenced by the language we speak and where we call home. Take English speakers, for instance; they...
Fascinating fact for you: A study discovered we spend about 13% of our day in what can be called “screensaver” mode, or more clinically, dissociation. That’s a fancy way of saying we zone out. Ever found yourself lost in thought when someone reads...
Decoding the Odds of Love A British mathematician’s study puts the odds of finding true love by chance at 1 in 562. Imagine meeting 562 people in a day; statistically, one might be ‘the one.’ But in our quest for love, we don’t leave it to...
Ah, there you are, fresh out of training, a spring in your step, and caffeine surging through your veins like a caffeinated river of ambition. You’re just about to slide into the DMs of your first potential customer—or maybe even give them an old-fashioned ring...
The Problem at Hand What I have to say may be controversial, and it’s not for the faint of heart. I’m diverging from my usual newsletter topics to tackle a critical issue. As a sales trainer, I have an immense amount of respect for those who treat sales as...
It may seem counterintuitive, but being upfront about your flaws can actually make people trust you more. Yeah, you heard that right. I learned this valuable lesson from a broken wood stove and a hardware store that didn’t have what I needed. A Stove, A Store,...
A profoundly relatable moment unfolded in my home the other day. The phone rang, and my wife’s tense voice immediately caught my attention. On the line was our third (and youngest) daughter, wrestling with that all-too-familiar demon — regret. She was mulling over a...
