
Jason Smith
An optimistic creative living in a world full of opportunity. I inspire change, growth, creativity, and strength. With a diverse background working with athletes, musicians, and actors producing content to working with C Level Executives in business development. I’ve had the pleasure of working with The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly. Starting companies, failing and succeeding with some, but always gleaning from each experience. Now I share what I've learned with you while I continue my journey in life. My mission is simply to help as many people as I can, which is actually not that simple, but I persevere. I'm just The Usual Smith, trying to do the unusual thing – create, go against the grain, help others, and thrive. Oh, and occasionally I may have a Kanye moment. Connect with me on LinkedIn @jasonsmith85
Stories by Jason Smith

HEALTH
Dealing with yourself – Disappointment, regret, overthinking and being too hard on yourself
Dealing with people, situations, and life, in general, can be a pain in the ass, but what about dealing with yourself on…

HEALTH
What taking a year off from EVERYTHING taught me, and may help you!
Life moves really fast, especially when you’re bombarded with the daily activities of life! I can remember like it was yesterday, my…

ENTERTAIN
8 Things Logan Roy From HBO’s Succession Has Taught Us
If you haven’t seen the HBO smash hit show that has been on for three seasons now, then this is a good…

GROW
7 Common Traps Entrepreneurs Need To Avoid At All Costs
The headline says it all, but though and still, entrepreneurs will fall into these common traps! This happens because the ground you’re…

INSPIRE
Successful Entrepreneurs Reveal The Common Risks In Entrepreneurship
“$1,000 on black!” the professional gambler yells out, in a very confident tone. “Matter of fact, make it $2,000 on black!” What…

GROW
6 Reasons Your Business Plan Failed
Ten year, five year, three year, one year, or six month plans simply just don’t work out sometimes…That’s a lie. They don’t…
GROW
The customer isn’t always right—but should feel they are
I’m sure you’ve heard the saying “the customer is always right” at some point in your life. Perhaps you heard it working…

WELLNESS
How To Be You In The New Year
One of the most important new year’s resolutions you can make is to be your authentic self. Here are a few words…

BUSINESS
How To Be A Successful Leader Part 3: Be The Core Power
So you’re still running that team, kudos. Question, have you been doing some self-examination lately? Looking at the man (or woman) in…

BUSINESS
How To Be A Successful Leader Part 2: Managing Your Squad
So you’ve got your squad together. You have all these wonderful personalities, knowledge, and skills nestled into one unit. Your squad, the squad. Give yourself…

BUSINESS
How To Be A Successful Leader Part 1: Building Your Squad
Teams have been a part of society since the dawn of ages—Adam and Eve, Lewis and Clark, Batman and Superman, etc. I…