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No windbags allowed
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Reader — Were you around for Clubhouse? That platform gave me PTSD. Imagine a swarm of blowhards claiming they were “just here to add value” — and then that “value” was a ten-minute recitation of their CV… …Or a feature-film-length tale of how they were an aimless, dead-broke sad sack but then turned their life around, eventually making millions from rental properties, vitamin supplements, or “just adding value.” Shiver. (Actually, my time there wasn’t for naught. At least one Shrimp Club member, Candice Coppola, found me there.) I bring it up because on the Shrimp Club application, I ask if you’ve been in any masterminds or group programs before — and, if so, what your most and least favorite parts were. Time after time, applicants say their least favorite part is when certain participants monopolize the conversation and the host doesn’t rein them in. In other words, they hate it when one windbag hogs the whole call. If you share that very legitimate pet peeve, I’ve got great news about Shrimp Club: Every person gets a monthly hot seat. It used to be 10 minutes across the board, but in the past couple of rounds I made it 15 if we’re reviewing copy. I always have Sandra or another team member there, giving me timings in the private chat: Once in a while, I get enthusiastic and keep going with my edits or answers — but only if I know it’s benefiting everybody. Otherwise, I’ll announce, “We’re at time,” say a few encouraging words, and move on to the next Shrimper. So when it’s your turn, those 10-15 minutes are yours, all yours (with no one’s condo-flipping journey eating into them). Doors close today (Friday) at 6pm ET, so now’s your last chance to find out if it’s for you — and join if it is. We kick off on Tuesday, October 13th, with our welcome party on Zoom. Check out Shrimp Club and apply here. Hope to hang with you in our collaborative, generous, windbag-free zone. xoLaura Love Shrimp Mail? Forward this to a friend so they can get in on the action and sign up below.
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Laura Belgray (Talking Shrimp)
"Yours are the only emails I actually open and read" - a regular reply in my inbox since 2009...and I'll bet in yours, too, once you subscribe and learn by pure, lazy osmosis to become the most compelling writer around. That said, no promises on improving your moral character.
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