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Burned out? Overwhelmed? Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is sleep more, or say less.
Our 2026 Summer Reading List is here, and our Refresh picks are chosen to help you restore your body, mind, and soul.
Refresh starts this summer.
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Feeling exhausted from the grind? Your team deserves better, and so do you. Our 2026 Summer Reading List is here, and our Revive picks are designed to help you cut through the noise with clear, concise communication.
Revive your team this summer.
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Our 2026 Summer Reading List is here, and our Reframe picks are hand-selected from Think Fast, Talk Smart podcast guests to help you communicate (and live) better. Reframe starts now.
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We were taught to be objective. Eric Ries says that's the problem. Nobody believes in faux objectivity. What builds trust is transparency. Your bias, your experience, your process.
Truth. Craft. Authenticity.
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Something goes wrong. We blame planning. We blame execution. Eric Ries says there's a third option: the situation was too uncertain to forecast. And when we ignore that, learning stops.
If you cannot fail, you cannot learn. Full episode on fastersmarter.io
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Surprise doesn’t kill deals. Defensiveness does.
Update the assumption. Stay in control.
Listen to the full episode on fastersmarter.io.
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“Never go to bed angry” might be terrible advice. When you’re emotionally hijacked, you’re not strategic. The best negotiators pause and return when cooler heads prevail.
Full episode with Stan Christensen: fastersmarter.io
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Better tech won't save you. Everyone has the same tools now. What wins next? The fundamentals. Build teams. Measure quality. Get real advice.
The tide is going out. Don't be a rock.
🎙️ David Dobson | Me2We 2026 x Think Fast Talk Smart
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The best leadership advice from top executives? Two words: listen more. The higher you rise, the less truth you hear. Fix it: speak last. Let junior voices go first.
🎙️ Celine Teoh | Me2We 2026 x Think Fast Talk Smart
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300 episodes. One free live event to celebrate YOU. June 3rd, Matt Abrahams goes live to answer your questions, give away surprise prizes & share communication tools that actually work. Two sessions: 8am or 8pm Pacific. Global. Free.
Sign up now: fastersmarter.io/live
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"I'm just an introvert" might be less true than you think. Nick Epley: it's not about the type of person you are, it's the choices you keep making. Extroverts reach out. Introverts hold back. Neither has to. You're not a type. You're a habit. Full Episode: fastersmarter.io
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Most people prep for conversations by thinking about what to say. But the first thing people evaluate isn't your competence. It's your warmth. Your trustworthiness. Whether you're safe.
Check out the full episode with Nick Epley at fastersmarter.io
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Reading body language? Doesn't work. Perspective-taking? Still just your own thoughts.The only thing that actually helps you understand someone, per Nick Epley's research: ask them.
Obvious in theory. Rare in practice. Full episode on fastersmarter.io
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You already know you should work on your heart health. Your joy span deserves the same commitment.
Kerry Burnight says it's never too early and never too late, and purpose literally changes your genes. Start small. Start today.
Full episode on fastersmarter.io.
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Independence isn't the goal. Interdependence is. Kerry Burnight says we were never truly independent, and holding onto that idea makes everything harder.
Give generously. Receive the same way.
Full episode at fastersmarter.io
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Before your next tough conversation, try this from @MattAbrahams (Think Faster, Talk Smarter): know what you want them to know, feel, and do. Three simple goals. We explored this and more in our 250th episode, all about conflict management. @NYTimes
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The biggest threat to aging well isn't your body. It's what you believe about it. Kerry Burnight says internalized ageism shapes how we experience aging. Expect decline, and you'll get it. Challenge the narrative, and everything shifts.
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Mark the date. Matt Abrahams is hosting a live AMA on LinkedIn on Wednesday, June 3 at 8am 8pm PST. Got a question about communication, public speaking, or thinking on your feet? Bring it.
Follow us on LinkedIn to attend. fastersmarter.io/live
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Lifespan = how long you live. Joy span = how well you live it. Kerry Burnight says happiness is circumstantial. Joy is built from within, regardless of circumstance. Which one are you measuring?
Full episode on fastersmarter.io
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Being good isn’t what makes you stand out. It’s being credible, valuable, and slightly different in how you think. That’s the edge.
Full episode with Tiger Sisters at fastersmarter.io.
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