“The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” Franklin D. Roosevelt I’ve always loved the idea of being physically active, so I joined my university’s taekwondo team. I trained with them for over a year before I had to stop for reasons beyond my control. During that time, I learned the basics and…
I am an agricultural economist by profession, and during my undergraduate studies, we were required to plant various trees and crops as part of our coursework. I vividly recall one particular course where we were tasked with planting tree crops, with each department assigned different types. This was during my third year, or 300 level….
“Provide an experience that is both useful, usable, desirable, and differentiated, and you will create demand for your brand and delight your customers.” David Armano I once wanted to purchase an online course. Prior to paying for it, I checked to see what other people had to say about it. After going through lots of…
Close your eyes for a moment and picture a world without books. A place where knowledge is passed down solely through word of mouth or by sitting directly under a thought leader. In this world, you’re searching for a specific piece of information. You’ve asked several people you believed knew the story, but their accounts…
You’ve just applied your favorite perfume. Its scent fills the air and lingers around you. When you walk into a room, it’s often one of the first things people notice. It subtly communicates something about you, shaping their expectations and influencing how they perceive and interact with you. Your scent might evoke memories or emotions…
Author. I’ve traveled by road many times, and I’m always amazed at how drivers instinctively know the way. What fascinates me is that they do this without GPS, yet we always arrive at our destination on time and in one piece. When there’s heavy traffic, I’ve watched drivers navigate unmarked roads, weave through streets and…
5 You recently wrote a book on gardening. During your marketing campaigns, you focused your efforts on business executives, assuming they had the purchasing power to buy your book and the resources to apply your insights. But three months in, you’ve seen little to no spike in sales. The issue here isn’t the quality of…
Close your eyes. Think back to your favorite book, or if you can’t choose just one, think about all the books you’ve loved. Now, imagine a world without those books. A world where you have nothing to pass the time, where you have to travel great distances and spend heavily just to hear authors speak,…
Are you feeling stuck in a writing rut? It happens to the best of us. Even seasoned writers sometimes find themselves staring at a blank page, unsure of how to get started. That’s where writing prompts come in handy. These ideas of inspiration can ignite your creativity and get your words flowing. In this article,…
