Jason Smith

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

Contributing since   November 2019 Pitch   care@greyjournal.net
Recent work

Stories by Jason Smith

Dealing with yourself – Disappointment, regret, overthinking and being too hard on yourself

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…

Jason Smith Nov 2 6 min
What taking a year off from EVERYTHING taught me, and may help you!

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…

Jason Smith Oct 23 11 min
8 Things Logan Roy From HBO’s Succession Has Taught Us

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…

Jason Smith Nov 26 4 min
7 Common Traps Entrepreneurs Need To Avoid At All Costs

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…

Jason Smith Jan 24 4 min
Successful Entrepreneurs Reveal The Common Risks In Entrepreneurship

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…

Jason Smith Dec 24 8 min
6 Reasons Your Business Plan Failed

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…

Jason Smith Sep 2 4 min
The customer isn’t always right—but should feel they are

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…

Jason Smith Apr 15 4 min
How To Be You In The New Year

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…

Jason Smith Jan 2 4 min
How To Be A Successful Leader Part 3: Be The Core Power

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…

Jason Smith Dec 16 5 min
How To Be A Successful Leader Part 2: Managing Your Squad

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…

Jason Smith Dec 11 5 min
How To Be A Successful Leader Part 1: Building Your Squad

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…

Jason Smith Dec 3 5 min