Hey folks,
This week, a lot of what I read, listened, loved and experienced pointed me towards branding, taking actions and impacting others.
Here’s what stood out:
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#1 Highlight: “A study revealed that having a personal brand significantly increases trust, willingness to buy, recommend, and do business with a person or company.”
In a competitive world, standing out isn’t just nice—it’s necessary. We often think branding is only for companies, but the truth is, it applies to all of us. Whether you’re running a business or just trying to land your next job, your personal brand matters. It’s what people remember about you. Having a clear personal brand builds trust. It shows you’re intentional, authentic, and confident in what you bring to the table. And let’s be honest—authenticity is magnetic. When you show up as you, consistently and confidently, you make it easier for opportunities to find you. Employers don’t just hire skills—they hire people. And the ones who stand out are the ones who’ve figured out how to package themselves well.
Listen to it here: https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DJXKDF2V?source_code=ASSORAP0511160006&share_location=library_overflow (Turn your passion into a 7-figure income stream)
#2 Highlight: “Don't obsess over productivity tools. Instead, pick a system and stick with it.”
We all fall into the trap of chasing perfection—but let’s be real, that’s just procrastination wearing a fancy outfit. The hard truth? Waiting for things to be “just right” is often fear stalling your progress. So next time your gut tells you it’s good enough—trust it. Hit send. Post it. Launch it. Just do the thing!
Listen to it here: https://www.audible.com/pd/B0CQQT8RV3?source_code=ASSORAP0511160006&share_location=library_overflow (You are not lazy, how to make discipline easy - By Ryan Holiday)
#3 Highlight: “Customers don’t care about your ideas; they care about whether you can solve their problems”
No matter how smart or naive we are, it doesn’t count if we don’t impact humanity. If you have all the wealth in the world but you can’t change the world in some way, no one cares. It is as if you or your product doesn’t exist at all.
Read it here: https://kobo.com/en-SS/ebook/million-dollar-weekend-3
(From the book Million Dollar Weekend by Noah Kagan.)
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Living the highlights,
Thamu