Hi Reader, I wanted to share something that's been on my mind lately. Three game-changing writing rules I've learned from Jerry Seinfeld. I did stand-up comedy for about four years, and Seinfeld was someone I studied relentlessly. What always resonated with me about him was how he approached comedy as a writer first. Every word in his sets has been meticulously chosen over years of work. In fact, he once said something to the effect of: that guy you see on stage? That's someone I invented to...
10 days ago • 3 min read
Hi Reader, Here's how to turn a simple podcast into your most powerful client acquisition tool (without needing a million listeners). In 2016, I started my very first podcast out of my childhood bedroom with no audience, no credibility, and within a year that show helped me land my dream job in the Bay Area, coaching Fortune 1000 executives, professional athletes, and anyone coming back from an injury (that was really my specialty). Since then, I've helped produce shows that have gone on to...
13 days ago • 4 min read
Hi Reader, I've been reflecting on a book I discovered about a decade ago that had a profound impact on me when I first read it. I first listened to it on Audible and when I met my wife she had the paperback version. I'm going to revisit this at least once a year. There was something simple about it that I remember working when I first tried it. I'm talking about The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz, first written around 1997. What makes this book so powerful is its promise: it reveals the...
17 days ago • 5 min read
Hi Reader, There are surface skills that look good on LinkedIn. And then there are the root skills that actually transform your life. I'm Misbah Haque by the way. In 2016, my first podcast got me my dream job coaching Fortune 1000 execs and pro athletes. Since then, I've produced shows with over a million downloads. After years of helping people transform their careers, I've identified three skills that quietly shape your entire life. They make it easier to pivot. To build. To sharpen. To...
23 days ago • 5 min read
Ever had that moment of pure panic trying to set up equipment in a new place while your guest awkwardly watches? Oh have I been there. After my embarrassing experience in 2016 trying to interview one of Australia's biggest podcasters with gear stuffed in my backpack (and failing), I vowed to find better solutions. Here are the three approaches I now use with clients who are podcasting while traveling: 1. THE BACKPACK SETUP Pack light but effective - a portable interface or recorder like the...
27 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, A few days ago something unexpected happened. I was looking for a note in my phone and stumbled upon notes I had written 10 years ago. What started as a random discovery turned into one of the most eye opening experiences I've had in a while. After reading through these decade-old thoughts, I felt pulled to grab a recent notebook and compare notes from just a year ago. The contrast between these two time points hit me hard. Here's why this is the best motivation hack I've found...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read
King Charles launched a podcast. When someone has to do nothing but be a king, it makes you wonder why? The easier answer is attention, status, money, etc. And of course, for Apple, this is clearly their way of competing with Spotify and Amazon podcast exclusives. It promotes Apple Music and Podcasts at the same time, which is a win-win for their ecosystem. Courtesy of Apple Podcasts and I guess the King himself But there's something else that makes this genre something that people fall in...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read
Hi Reader, Most people assume skill-building requires hours of practice. But in reality, small, structured daily efforts can create significant progress. Five to ten minutes a day is enough if used correctly. This email breaks down how to make those minutes count. Attach Your Skill to a Meaningful Project Learning in isolation rarely leads to long-term progress. The best way to stay consistent is to tie your skill to a real-world outcome that matters. Compare these two approaches: Practicing...
about 1 month ago • 5 min read
I Called It Years Ago YouTube just announced last week that they've reached 1 BILLION monthly active viewers of podcast content. Let that sink in for a moment. While the podcast industry has been obsessing over Spotify acquisitions and Apple's legacy platform, YouTube quietly became the podcast king. And I've been saying this would happen for years. The Silent Takeover This wasn't some overnight success story. It was inevitable. A silent takeover that happened because YouTube offered...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read