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.

PodcastJun 19, 2024

Leadership in the Era of AI

Simon Sinek makes the case that human connection, trust, and empathetic leadership matter more as AI reshapes the workplace.

VideoJun 3, 2024

Starting a Business: Overcome Failure to Succeed! | Jordan Peterson Motivation

Most business ideas fail, and repeated failure is the standard path to finding what markets actually want.

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.

VideoApr 12, 2024

Cultivating Purpose and Leading with Optimism | World Business Forum NYC | Full Conversation

Purpose-driven leadership requires acting on stated values, infinite-mindset thinking, and human skills over short-term metrics.

VideoFeb 23, 2024

Success Breeds Success

Success and failure follow exponential curves, not the bell curve most business owners assume.

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.