279: The ‘i’ in iPhone ​

If you make an offer that solves a problem for someone, the motive is clear: “This made my life better. I want to do that again.”
In every communication, every message, every ad and every call, the motive is clear, and it matters.

Where evening learning and relaxation were possible, FOMO replaced with negative news cycles and stodgy nights of streaming video.
What we really need is FOFOMO – fear of missing out.

A key distinguishing factor in effective marketing for cause-driven work is simply caring more. Consider the birthday test above to be a crude indicator of whether or not you’ve got work to do in this area.

What positive change you can create for others as a result of doing this work.
Whether this work is worthy of you, not if you’re worthy of it.
Goals move. Celebrate the process, it’s all we have.

If you want to sell more effectively so you can stay at the top of your choice of market, you have to continue learning about, caring about and connecting with that choice of market.
Your message is your way of showing you care

“What will it take” nurtures mindful contributions of time and cash, enabling them to be efficient and essentialist with their resources. This mindset outperforms and outlasts chaotic competitors stuck doing whatever it takes.