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Don't stop trying because it didn't work.
It never works the first time.

Momentan scheuen viele einen Wechsel, weil die Zeiten unsicher sind


Aber wann werden die Zeiten wieder sicher?
Ich behaupte, das kann momentan niemand verlässlich sagen.

Wollen wir bei einem Arbeitgeber ausharren, bei dem wir eigentlich keinen Grund zum Bleiben haben, außer die aktuelle wirtschaftliche oder weltpolitische Lage?

Wollen wir ggf. Jahre durchhalten?

Oder wollen wir trotz volatiler Lage für unsere Werte, unsere Weiterentwicklung oder die längst überfällige Beförderung einstehen?

Ihr wisst selbst, welches Risiko ihr eingeht, wenn ihr bleibt oder wenn ihr geht.

Manchmal ist Durchhalten aufgrund privater Umstände durchaus der richtige Weg.
Manchmal nicht.

Meet Alpaca Kyle.

Every Saturday, I post a photo of a rescue dog available for adoption at Many Paws Global Rescue in Palatine, IL.

But, this week, Kyle Asay messaged me with a desperate plea.

“Jen - how can I be more likeable on the internet? You are so cool, funny, smart, and kind. What could I do in absence of having any of those qualities?”

And so, with the help of Keith Weightman and Jacob Karp, Alpaca Kyle was born. Furry, friendly, and rarely bites.

He’s not looking for a home.

But, Minnie, a gorgeous Husky is.

Want to meet Minnie? Head over to Kyle Asay’s post today. It’s one of my favorite photos Nicholas I. Knuth 📸 has taken this year!

I see many people leaving remote meetings saying they have to jump into another one.

But if I read something like this 👇
I’ve got nothing to argue.

That’s a perfectly valid reason 😂

You don’t get lucky.

You make your luck.

There are 3 ways to increase your odds of luck:

1. Do, repeatedly. Try, then iterate.
2. Be consistent. Resist the urge to give up.
3. Gain knowledge. Invest in yourself.

Knowledge without action is worthless. So is acting without knowing what you’re doing.

Say you want to buy a business.

You could get the best advice in the world from the smartest people in acquisitions… But if you don’t act, you’ll never buy one.

OR

Your could have all the drive in the world, the right mindset… But ruin yourself financially because you didn’t learn the right tactics.

I created this piece five years ago, and it’s one of those rare pieces I don’t dislike as much compared to my other works. Most of my older artworks have a short window where I love them, then slowly I don’t.

There are so many things I’d do differently now, things I think would improve it. But I also like the past DeeKay, the one who lacked some skills, had a few loose screws, was less wise but deeply passionate, just raw. I miss the old me.

Five years can change so much. I switched careers from motion designer to independent artist, moved to a different city, fell into depression and climbed out, made a lot of money and lost a lot of money, got older and maybe a little wiser, gained some white hair and a belly. And here I am, still believing in destiny, just like that innocent young DeeKay I try so hard not to lose as I grow older.

I like this piece, and I hope you do too. Happy Valentine’s Day, everyone. May destiny guide you to the love meant for you.

Duolingo's comms strategy is unhinged

That's why it works 🙃

Say what you want about the passive aggressive owl, but you remember every email they send. You open them. You feel something (even if that feeling is shame).


Meanwhile, average CS outreach sounds like this:

"Hi [First Name], hope you're doing well. Wanted to check in and see how things are going with [Product]. Let me know if you have any questions."


Yawn.

Didn't even finish reading...


Duolingo figured something out. In a crowded inbox, being forgettable is worse than being annoying. They chose a voice. They committed to it.


A "checking in" email has never been screenshotted and posted anywhere. Now, I'm not saying guilt trip your customers but when everyone sounds the same, the inbox becomes background noise.


Do your customers recognize your tone before they see your name?

Think about that as you ramp up this year.

Credit: Customer Success Collective

Loving yourself isn't selfish, friends...it's necessary for genuine relationships and authentic happiness!

We all have issues, make mistakes, have things to work on. So please stop beating yourself up … most if not all of you are well intended people who have good hearts and intent — and that alone should allow yourself to love yourself more.

Until you’re good with you, nothing else will click in and work.