Reading Lists prior to February 2022 can be viewed at damondamore.com
Life Lessons at 30 Years in the Workforce
30 years ago today I started my first day on Wall Street at Cantor, on the 105th floor of One World Trade Center. Off-the-rack Sears suit
Canvas Rebel Magazine Interview
“Meet Damon D’Amore” Stories & Insights, December 2022 LINK TO INTERVIEW
How to be a Pragmatic Optimist
“A real optimist wakes up every morning knowing lots of stuff is broken, and more stuff is about to break.” – Morgan Housel Blind optimism
That Time of Year
It’s that time of the year to review your wins and losses, review your goals and assess your progress, have a really honest conversation with yourself and do some actionable planning for the new year, intending to do shit that matters and actually get it done.
Processing Loss to Build Resilience
After experiencing an epic loss take the time to do a critical analysis and assessment of every data point leading up to your previous success, the downturn, and the aftermath. When you figure out the true nature of your past success, you can begin to build a process for the future – and you will be living a resilient life.
The Biggest Mistakes People Make When Setting Goals
The three biggest mistakes I see made when setting goals are: 1. Individuals lack proper motivation to do the work necessary because they think of
Gratitude Season
I’m a massive fan of the mastermind format when it’s done right. Peer mentor groups can be your raft when you’re holding onto that volleyball in the storm at sea and also incredibly fulfilling to share your personal and professional successes with because they are usually the only ones who know what you went through to get there, more than your biz partner or your spouse or your shrink.
Maps Of Meaning – Course Notes
I recently completed a full semester graduate-level psychology course of Jordan Petersen’s MAPS OF MEANING online – based on his book of the same title.
My Podcast and Forbes Interview With Blake Morgan
I had a wonderful time speaking with Blake about a wide range of subjects including: Leadership in the current crisis environment My experience coaching high
My Interview for the Texas A&M Mays Business School MasterCast podcast
I had a GREAT time being interviewed by the team at MasterCast.
They did the most research of any show I’ve ever been a guest on and it shows – personally and professionally we went DEEP.
You Are Going To Suffer. Be Grateful.
It is perspective that determines what stories we tell ourselves and those stories directly affect our potential outcomes. In times of crisis our primal self-preservation instinct is to comfort ourselves, especially in the absence of other trusted voices doing so.
New Years’ Post – 2020
[re-posted from our Instagram page] Some folks look at today as a new beginning. Others look at it like a Wednesday. Regardless of your perspective
My End of Year Review and Goal Setting Process
I just returned from my annual retreat in Joshua Tree, CA. For all my pals who geek out on this stuff here’s a peek at my year end review/goal-setting retreat this year.
Sweat The Technique – Book Review
This book is a look inside the emotional and mental process of a true expert at his craft and there are many lessons transferable to any and all other professional and creative endeavors.
Why I Started a New Mastermind
I often get asked to start a group coaching program for folks who don’t fit into my traditional 1:1 client demo. These would be earlier-stage founders, aspirational entrepreneurs and small business owners.
It’s You Against You, All Day Long
Stay Zero because this day may be your last.
Lean into it, with no regrets.
How I Listen To Podcasts
I listen to podcasts with intention.
Visualization is a key component of my thinking and learning process. I use mind mapping all the time and while it is a great tool for communicating information to others, it is also an amazing tool for learning and retaining information yourself.
My Five Favorite Personal Development Books of All Time
A little something different this week as we take a break from our normal format. I have MANY favorites in a broad range of genres
First Quarter 2019 – Books Read
I set a goal of reading 40 books this year – 10 more than 2018.
Takeaways from Joseph Campbell and Bill Moyers Interview Series
The Hero’s Journey is a sort of ‘template’ by which one can track the story and progression of heroes from any genre – from ancient
Focus On Your Legacy Now – There Is No Later
If you were to ‘depart’ tomorrow, when your peers and loved ones gather to discuss what is your lasting contribution, what you are to be