The beginning of the end of social media
William S. Burroughs once said, “When you stop growing you start dying.”
So are these numbers just a blip? Or are we at an inflection point for social media?
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Instead of New Year's resolutions, start your very own revolution
Back in 2012, my small press agency was getting some traction from its videos on Youtube. At a regular meeting, I declared that we would do whatever it took to become the number one channel in YouTube's news vertical.
Stop pitching, and start winning! 8 ways to drive spectacular new business
Before long, instead of avoiding me, buyers were contacting me to find out what we were working on. The confidence I displayed by not pitching them meant they were genuinely interested in what we might be doing.
Why you must ask more stupid questions
Coming into a world with an open mind and a blank sheet of paper allows you to question fundamental norms. You're not being held back by convention; you never have to say "but it's the way we've always done it".
Getting excited about new worlds is infectious.
You must stop to succeed
I don't know a single successful person that worked hard who didn't end up in a bad way at some point.
But I've learned that the most successful people are careful with their time, and often do less hours that their peers.