How Play Helps Real Estate Brokers Sell Million Dollar Listings
Ryan Serhant, the top real estate broker in NY and #6 in the US, trains his sales team through play. By incorporating games into training sessions, he encourages creative thinking and fosters a positive team dynamic. Play proves to be an effective tool for boosting sales and driving growth.
How Matt Mazzeo Got His Start by Doing Free Work
Matt Mazzeo, managing director of Lowercase Capital, advises young people to add value to portfolio companies of firms they want to work for, instead of just asking for jobs. By doing free work and offering value, you can make yourself stand out and potentially land your dream job.
Can Play Boost Sales?
The most common objection I hear from business people is this: “Play sounds great, but we have to get paid. Can playing at work improve our sales numbers?” The answer is yes.
How Zelda Saved This Boy’s Family
Zelda: Ocarina of Time is hailed as the greatest video game ever made. It's pure magic wrapped in a hero's journey. This story from Reddit shows how it can bring families together. The family that plays together, stays together.
How Guitar Legend Steve Vai used Free Work to Get Hired by Frank Zappa
Steve Vai, one of the greatest guitarists of all time, got his big break by sending Frank Zappa a free transcription of one of his songs. Two years later, Vai was touring and playing with Zappa. This is a perfect example of how free work can lead to incredible opportunities.
The Best TED Talks on Play
The Best TED Talks on Play
Palestinian Teacher Uses Play to Reduce Violence
Great story about a teacher who uses play to reduce violence: A former refugee who decided to teach children about self-respect and non-violence has been named Global Teacher of the Year.
GMOs: Good or Bad?
GMO's- get informed. There are the obvious cons, but there are also pros that you wouldnt expect.
Why Dogs Chase Squirrels
We often simplify animal behavior, like assuming dogs always want to kill squirrels. But in reality, our perceptions are conditioned. Dogs and squirrels often play together and chase each other, revealing the complexity of their interactions. They are not one-dimensional creatures, but multifaceted.
This is What Facebook Did to My Business
One of my best friends back home recently said, “Looks like business is great.” I asked him why he would say that. “Oh I saw on Facebook.” My business hasn’t been great, which is why his comment surprised me.
