The Renaissance of the Gift Culture
The Renaissance of the Gift Culture Derived from…Seth Godin, Linchpin: Are You Indispensable Previously Shepard Fairey: Poster Child of the Gift Culture The Growing Gift Culture The gift culture is growing in importance for three important reasons: The internet promotes a gift culture because the cost to give away a digital product is so low. […]
Shepard Fairey: Poster Child of the Gift Culture
Shepard Fairey: Poster Child of the Gift Culture Derived from…Seth Godin, Linchpin: Are You IndispensablePreviouslyYour Art: From Mechanical to Digital RAP6 : Your GiftsPROFIT : The way we interact with each other is changing. Central to the capitalist system is giving to get. In contrast, the internet is emerging as a gift culture where giving […]
Your Art: From Mechanical to Digital
Your Art: From Mechanical to Digital Derived from… Seth Godin, Linchpin: Are You Indispensable Previously What’s Your Special Talent? RAP5 : Your Art (2) Mechanical The Industrial Revolution revolved around handmade goods being replaced by machine made ones. This prompted the rise of standardization and predictable products.And, industrial marketing followed suit. Factories needed workers to […]
What’s Your Special Talent?
What’s Your Special Talent? Derived from…Seth Godin, Linchpin: Are You Indispensable PreviouslyToday’s CV: Do I need one? RAP5 : Your Art PROFIT : What’s your special talent, your genius, your gift, your artistry? The ancient greek aphorism ‘Know Thyself’ is the clue you need to revealing your great talent. And here’s eight suggestions for you […]
Today’s CV: Do I need a CV?
Today’s CV: Do I need one?Derived from…Seth Godin, Linchpin: Are You Indispensable PreviouslyNew Rules for Your New Career RAP4 : Your New Job (2) To CV or not to CV? Do you need a CV to get your next prized role?Well, that depends on the job you’re applying for. If it’s a standardized role that […]
New Rules for Your New Career
New Rules for Your New Career Derived from…Seth Godin, Linchpin: Are You Indispensable PreviouslyWhat’s your world: Scarcity or Generosity? RAP4 : Your New Job PROFIT : Being a Linchpin is not about quitting your job. It’s about being an artist and doing great work in your current job, your future job and your own business. […]
What’s your world: Scarcity or Generosity?
What’s your world: Scarcity or Generosity? Derived from…Seth Godin, Linchpin: Are You Indispensable PreviouslyI am a Genius RAP3 : Your Choice (3) Your WorldviewHow do you see the world? Do you play to protect and restrict and ultimately maintain the status quo? Or are you actively playing to enlarge the pie for everyone? Are you […]
Are you a genius?
Are you a genius? Derived from…Seth Godin, Linchpin: Are You Indispensable PreviouslyAre You a Cog or a Linchpin? RAP3 : Your Choice (2) I Am A Genius. Making the choice to become a Linchpin revolves around this fundamental question: Are you willing to accept that you are a genius? All of us have been a […]
Seth Godin Asks: Are you a Cog or a Linchpin?
The Connection between Seth Godin’s Purple Cow and Linchpin Seth Godin’s earlier book Purple Cow suggests in the internet world an average product for an average person was no longer effective. Instead, you needed a Purple Cow – a product remarkable enough to get people talking naturally about it. Now, it’s your turn. In Linchpin, […]
Education and Consumerism are Scams
Education and Consumerism are Scams Derived from…Seth Godin, Linchpin: Are You Indispensable PreviouslyHow Work Has Changed RAP2 : How You Became a Cog PROFIT : “Do well at school and you’ll get a good job.” Were you sold this line too? It worked for a while and it no longer does. There are no longer […]