We Lack Clarity, Not Motivation
Sometimes in life we lose the motivation to follow through with our projects. Paralysis sets in. We question if we are on the right path and ponder on the pointlessness of it all.
The Three Pillars of Modern Marketing
Marketing is evolving at such an immense speed, that it’s helpful to remind ourselves of the fundamentals sometimes. The following framework by Buffer's VP of Marketing Kevan Lee lays out the three major disciplines within marketing and the questions they are answering.
Patience is a Terrific Growth Strategy
Without patience we are doomed, because even if we produce the greatest work out there, there are no (or very few) instant successes. Success (however you define it for yourself) needs time. And time requires patience.
Curators are the new Creators
Content overload is real. 474'000 Tweets, 300 hours of new YouTube videos and 49'000 Instagram photos are posted every minute of every day. And hell, that does not even factor in all the blog posts, newsletters, and podcasts.
The Unfortunate Benefits Of Staying The Same
Any kind of meaningful change we wish for ourselves, inevitably requires us to look at our behaviors first. And looking at our behaviors might be tough, because we might find that we are not perfect. We might find that our carefully constructed identity is an illusion.
How Story-Based (Marketing-) Roadmaps Bring Clarity To Your Organization
There is this thing called Narrative Art. Narrative Art tells a story. It uses the power of the visual image to ignite imaginations, evoke emotions and capture universal cultural truths and aspirations.
The Struggle Is Real
(and what you can learn from it)
See, our bodies and brains don't really like change. They don't really like uncertainty either. And now imagine what happens if our brains have to deal with all that while being in an echo chamber.
Project Prioritization: Choosing What To Work On
Especially a bit further into our careers we are able to choose what projects we'd like to work on (within the boundaries of our job description at least). But HOW do we choose?
The Role of a Leader: Facilitating Decisions
If you are leading a team, it is not that you need to be smarter or more skilled than everyone. But instead, as a leader you are a mediator who listens and brings together the opposing views within your team or organization to make space for the right decision to be chosen.
Work-Life Balance: The Four Burners Theory
In my own life I can see the dichotomy of the work-life balance unfolding in front of me every day. How can I make meaningful progress in one area of my life, without sacrificing another? I can't. Life is filled with tradeoffs.
