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Brant Menswar is a former rock star turned best-selling author, sought after keynote speaker, and host of the Apple Top 30 podcast, "Just a Moment." His 'Better This Week' newsletter delivers three life-changing tips every week on how to get better at work, at home, and at life. Subscribe and join over 15,000+ readers leveling up their lives!

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Know Better. Do Better. Be Better. Read Time: 5 minutes Hi Reader, 🚀 Big news I’ve been waiting to share…I’ve officially joined INSPO as their Brand Ambassador.Why? Because the world doesn’t need another talking head telling us what’s broken. What we need are voices that point us toward what’s possible. We need thought leadership that doesn’t just sound smart...it lifts us, connects us, and reminds us of the values that actually matter.We are partnering on a new INSPO series, based on my...

Know Better. Do Better. Be Better. Read Time: 5 minutes Hi Reader, You ever open the fridge, forget what you were looking for, then close it… only to realize 30 seconds later you were hungry, just not for whatever mystery Tupperware was judging you from the top shelf? Yeah. Same energy I’ve brought to this week so far. But that’s why this newsletter exists... to help all of us make slightly better choices in work, home, and life. No grand overhauls. Just a nudge in the right direction. Let’s...

Know Better. Do Better. Be Better. Read Time: 5 minutes Hi Reader, Is it just me, or does life lately feel like trying to close a suitcase you know won’t zip… but you sit on it anyway and whisper, “just one more thing”? Same. But here’s what I’ve learned: you don’t need to overhaul everything. You just need a few better choices. So take a breath, sip your coffee (or tea...fancy pants), and let’s get a little better - together. — Brant If you follow me on Linkedin, this was my most popular...

Know Better. Do Better. Be Better. Read Time: 5 minutes Hi Reader, Some weeks feel like a sprint. Others, like a stumble. But every week gives us a chance to start again. A chance to show up with more heart. To listen deeper. To lead with values instead of ego. To choose presence over perfection. You don’t need a dramatic breakthrough to change your life. You just need a few moments of intention. And those moments? They’re already waiting for you this week. Let’s get better...together. Brant...

Know Better. Do Better. Be Better. Read Time: 5 minutes Hi Reader, There are two of the most powerful forces in the universe that bind us more deeply than almost anything: shared values and shared suffering. Right now, much of the country is reeling. The recent string of horrendous events we have all witnessed has struck a chord - not just because of political ideology, but because violent loss reminds us of how fragile everything is. It awakens something in the heart that demands we choose...

Know Better. Do Better. Be Better. Read Time: 5 minutes Hi Reader, September always feels like a reset button. The lazy rhythm of summer gives way to sharper focus, packed calendars, and fresh opportunities. It’s a season of momentum - whether you’re gearing up for the final quarter at work, helping kids settle back into school, or simply recommitting to goals you’ve been putting off. The truth is, this transition can feel overwhelming, but it’s also the perfect moment to realign with what...

Know Better. Do Better. Be Better. Read Time: 5 minutes Hi Reader, My wife and I were in Minneapolis this week for a keynote with the American Public Health Services Association. These incredible people are tasked with improving the well-being of individuals, families, and communities around the country. All while dealing with the uncertainty of losing funding and shifting priorities. They are real-life superheroes and it was an honor to talk to them about creating powerful moments for those...

Know Better. Do Better. Be Better. Read Time: 5 minutes Hi Reader, This past week, my wife and I stayed at the Otesaga Hotel in Cooperstown, NY, for a keynote I was giving to the Otesaga Northern Catskills Board of Cooperative Educational Services. It is a stunning hotel that is... wait for it... HAUNTED! Me and ghosts... nay. They said we would be fine as long as we weren't on the 4th floor. Guest what?! YUP!!! Room 411. Apparently, you will hear large pieces of furniture being dragged...

Know Better. Do Better. Be Better. Read Time: 5 minutes 113 Cherry St #92768, Seattle, WA 98104-2205Unsubscribe · Preferences Hi Reader, Are you one of the many readers celebrating kids going back to school this week? As the summer break is almost over, it's time to focus on what we want to accomplish the rest of the year. We can't "wish" it to happen and expect to get the results we desire. We have to act with deliberate intention. It's time to focus on making some decisions for the upcoming...

Know Better. Do Better. Be Better. Read Time: 5 minutes Hi Reader, We have a new look! As we continue to fine-tune how we present you with life-changing tips each week, we want it to look the best it possibly can. As always, we love your feedback. If you have a great idea to make BTW even better...bring it! If you follow me on Linkedin, this was my most popular post last week: This short video clip of Teddy Swims caught my attention recently. I think it can help all my fellow perfectionists...