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What is the culture of scarcity? Why are we so preoccupied with scarcity as a society and how can we overcome this mentality? A culture of scarcity is a culture preoccupied with lack, in which the focus is on your inadequacies, and there is a perpetual felt sense of “never enough.” We’re afraid we’re not enough, and we respond to this by trying to prove how extraordinary we are. Keep reading for more about the culture of scarcity.
What is a brand character? How can developing a brand character help you build a storybrand? A brand character is the “hero” of your story. In terms of building your storybrand, the brand character or hero is the customer. You should think of them as a fully developed person, who you build your story around. Read more about how to develop a brand character.
Are you aware of the difference between the conscious mind and the subconscious mind? Do you have subconscious beliefs that are holding you back in life? When the subconscious beliefs in our minds are out of alignment with what our conscious minds want, we experience conflicts. The first step to getting rid of harmful subconscious beliefs is becoming aware of them. Keep reading to learn how you can get rid of the subconscious beliefs that are holding you back.
Should you use storytelling in public speaking? Or is it better to play it safe and stick to facts and figures? In public speaking, storytelling is an extremely powerful tool. Stories are much more likely to engage your audience than other types of information because this is how our minds make sense of the world around us. Here are some tips on how to use storytelling in public speaking.
Why is breaking bad habits so hard? What can you do to decondition yourself from ingrained behavior patterns that have accumulated over the years? The process of breaking bad habits is really the process of changing who you are or becoming who you want to be. Your behaviors must match your sense of self for them to be lasting, but understanding who you are can be tricky and knowing which behaviors to change even trickier. Keep reading to understand why breaking bad habits is so difficult, and what it really entails.
Do you want to stop projecting insecurities on to other people? How can our projections say more about ourselves than others? When we are annoyed by someone, we’re projecting insecurities onto them. We are seeing something in them that we hate about ourselves, or their behavior triggers a fear or insecurity we may not even know we have. These are good times to look inward and see what we can improve. Keep reading about how when you’re projecting insecurities, it can be a good opportunity to learn about yourself.
Do you want to know how to get people’s attention in a marketing campaign? What do you have to do to break through the clutter? All marketers are looking for new ways to figure out how to get people’s attention. Traditional marketing often fails at breaking through the clutter and achieving its goals. Keep reading to find out how to get people’s attention.
Do you feel like you’re failing at your sex life? Are you looking for tips to improve intimacy with your significant other? Girl, Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis explores the 20 lies we’re told by society and that we tell ourselves and how to overcome them. Lie 7 is telling yourself that you’re “bad at sex.” But it is possible to work through your insecurities and fears and improve intimacy for yourself and your partner. Keep reading to learn how you can work to improve intimacy and to stop listening to lie 7.
What is the Entrepreneurial Operating System? What are its components and purpose? The Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) is a leadership and management framework developed by entrepreneurial expert Gino Wickman. There are six components that make up the EOS of any business enterprise: traction, people, data, issues, process, and traction. Keep reading to learn about the Entrepreneurial Operating System and its components.
What does shame feel like and why is it so bad? What are the 12 categories of shame? Most of us want wholehearted, meaningful lives. What stops us? In Daring Greatly, Brené Brown suggests that what holds us back the most is the widespread feeling of shame which prevents us from expressing vulnerability necessary for true connection. Further, she identifies 12 categories of shame that fall under three core themes. Read about 12 categories of shame.