Field Notes

Curated reading, viewing, and listening.

A working library of the articles, videos, podcasts, and books James points to when clients ask “what should I read next?” New entries get added as they earn their place.

PodcastMay 11, 2024

The #1 Reason Why Most People Fail In Business

Entrepreneurship demands grit, self-awareness, and patience — not easy shortcuts or external validation.

PodcastMay 9, 2024

The Definition of Success with author Neil Strauss | A Bit of Optimism Podcast

Neil Strauss reflects on insecurity, manipulation, healing, and what genuine human connection actually requires.

PodcastMay 1, 2024

How To Grow Your Business And Reach New Customers

Small business growth through brand building, local collaboration, and organic social content over paid media dependency.

PodcastApr 24, 2024

57 Minutes of Business Tactics & Lessons l Podcast With Friends Ep. 15

Two multi-unit franchisees and two founders discuss attention, accountability, self-awareness, and the mental game of building businesses.

PodcastFeb 22, 2024

The Money Making Expert: The Exact Formula For Turning $100 into $100k Per Month! - Daniel Priestley

A step-by-step framework for building a business from zero, covering validation, pitching, team assembly, and personal brand.

PodcastFeb 8, 2024

The 51% Rule (and 3 More Strategies to Think Like a Millionaire) with Steven Bartlett

Four decision-making frameworks from Steven Bartlett that cut through overthinking, self-doubt, and social conditioning.

PodcastJan 6, 2024

Empathy: The Essence of Digital Leadership (feat. Erik Qualman)

Empathy, AI adoption, and focus strategies every business leader needs to operate effectively in a digital-first environment.

PodcastDec 8, 2023

Boost Your Success in 2024: My Best Advice on Business, Time Management, and Reinvention

Practical frameworks for focus, confidence, and business decisions from a live entrepreneur Q&A session.

PodcastNov 14, 2023

This Canadian Billionaire Changed Business For the Better | CEO Frank Stronach

Frank Stronach built Magna International from a rented garage into a 170,000-person global manufacturer by treating profit-sharing as a structural obligation, not a perk.