I recently wrote a post called Does the customer determine value? Here are some more thoughts related to value, price and the customer. Think about an auction, the seller will often have a reserve price (the minimum amount they're willing to sell the item for). Yet items often get sold for significantly higher because buyers … Continue reading Price, value and auction
The importance of a working from home routine
I believe that a new way of working requires a new routine. Up until the past couple of months most people that worked 9-5 office jobs spent most of their days in the office. However, that has now changed we are (pretty much) all working from home. One of the things that many have overlooked … Continue reading The importance of a working from home routine
The perfect time to daydream
Nobody is living their life exactly as they would like right now. But in this space of uncertainty, limited in person interaction and staying inside you'll get a pretty good idea of how you want to live your life. Ask yourself: What do I miss? What do I want to do with my day? And … Continue reading The perfect time to daydream
With an open mind
That thing that you're not interested in, that you don't think is for you, it might be one day. It takes time for the mind to open up to things, especially when they're different or new. This could apply to the music you listen to, shows you watch or even the food that you eat. … Continue reading With an open mind
Does the customer determine value?
I recently saw some things for sale and my first thought was that I wouldn't buy them. In my opinion the items weren't worth the price they were being sold for. But people were buying the items. Turns out that that even though I didn't value the items at the price they were being sold … Continue reading Does the customer determine value?
Taking a leap
Talking about how unhappy you are with where you're at is easy to do. Talking about the changes you want to happen in your life is also pretty easy. But when it comes to actually turning those thoughts into plans, things tend to get a little more challenging. First of all, there is the familiarity … Continue reading Taking a leap
Missed opportunities
When you take the time to look back on your life, do you think there is anything you missed out on? The job you turned down, the work you were too afraid to put yourself forward for, the project you never launched... There are so many things that we all could have done with our … Continue reading Missed opportunities
Putting more thought into branding
As much as you might want to focus on other stuff, it will always be worth putting some time into branding. It’s important to think about how things look to an outside eye and understand if you’re able to deliver your intended message. I’ve always wanted The Daily Gemm (TDG) to be a space with … Continue reading Putting more thought into branding
The build up
It's easy to talk about things that are easy. But when it comes to comes to feelings, wants and needs, things often get a little more challenging. Often problems will arise, simply because you didn't speak up and let the other person know how you felt or what you needed. When you hold things in, … Continue reading The build up
Back to the drawing board
The plans you made a year ago, 6 months ago or even a few weeks ago may now be obsolete. You can time planning far in advance but when it comes to putting those plans into action, you never really know how things will go until you see the results. Sometimes the results are as … Continue reading Back to the drawing board
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