Work Less Wednesday: August 13

👋 Hey Reader!

This is issue #167 of Work Less Wednesday, where I share with you 5 things you should know about, in 5 minutes or less. That leaves you with 10,075 other minutes this week.

🎨 1. This System Makes Creative Work Feel Effortless - Video by Lofi Cinema​

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Short, useful video on creative blocks, how to achieve flow state, and systems behind consistent creative work.

Featuring George R.R. Martin, Paul McCartney, David Lynch, and Steven King.

​👉 Watch it here.​

🏦 2. You’re Not Good At Sales, You’re Bad At Pricing - Close Rate Pricing Guide

When you hear this phrase, what do you think:

“I close 90% of my sales calls!”

Sounds like someone is really good at sales right?!

Wrong.

If you’re closing 90% of your sales calls, you’re not good at sales, your prices are way too low.

You have two options:

1. Increase your prices until your close rate is 30-40%.
2. Stop doing sales calls.

I came across this close rate pricing guide online that nails it (I think its from Alex Hormozi, but I’m not sure).

🔡 3. Actually Usable Google Fonts - Figma File By Smith & Diction​

​Google fonts.​

They are a designer’s best friend and worst enemy.

At their best, they are a 100% free font solution that is versatile, accessible, and high-quality.

​A few iconic Google fonts include Inter, Roboto, and Montserrat.​

At their worst, they just are just bad.

(Sorry Moo Lah Lah) ⬇️

Fortunately, the white hot Philly design agency Smith & Diction did all the hard work for you…

This Figma file sorts all of the usable Google fonts in one place.

​Check it out here.​

😵‍💫 4. Where to Find Media to Consume Instead of Doomscrolling - Substack by Mapu​

Have you been feeling like every hour you spend scrolling gives you nothing in return?

You’re not alone - It’s a lack of depth.

​This Substack article is an extremely solid list of publications and media outlets with depth.

I found a handful of new publications that I really enjoy.

​h/t to Colby for this article.​

🖐 5. More Things I'm Into This Week...

☕ Summery New East Fork Glaze I’m Grabbing - Guava​

🎧 Podcast I’m Listening To - Rick Rubin + Joe Dispenza​

🎵 This Week’s Soundtrack - Los Angeles by Big Thief; Slave To The Traffic Light (12/7/97) by Phish; Flow State by Above & Beyond (Whole Album For Deep Work)​

👾 My Wife Found Me A Switch 2 At Walmart - What Games Should I Be Playing?

💬 Quote I’m Pondering…

―Steven Pressfield, The War of Art​

How we can work together

When you’re ready, here are 2 free ways I can help you:

1. 🎧 My Podcast. Listen to or watch my free podcast The Rich Webster Show. It is an unfiltered look behind the scenes at my life and work.
2. 🛠️ 6-Figure Solopreneur Systems. Free email course. Steal the exact systems I used to run TWO multi-six-figure solo businesses in under 20 hours a week.

And 2 paid engagements:

1. 🏖 How To Work Less. From 2012-2023, I built a design agency that made me $500k/year, working 10 hours a week. 🏖How To Work Less gives the playbook. Enrolling now. (400+ past students. 5 stars)
2. 🧪 The Lab. I advise and mentor 6-7 figure Creative Solopreneurs. If you want to work closely with me (i.e. we speak 1-2 times a week), watch this video, the follow the instructions.

😊 Have a great week - Rich