Million ways to skin a cat in any market or economy
A higher position doesn't always mean the best perspective
Feeling reflective after a recharging summer.
Look around you. It’s no surprise that the consumer interests & business environment is changing quickly. The last 5 years feel like a blur. Things have changed and will continue to change. I’ve been blinded by things I never saw because I was focusing on the wrong things and I’ve been encouraged when I see things that seem seemingly obvious but the markers & signs were all there. I even think about my parents and people who have reached their 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s.
I really enjoyed watching Reece Wabara’s Maniere De Voire interview, because I was drawn to his tracksuits and I liked the brand and unconsciously became a brand advocate. He never made it to the heights he believed he could as a footballer and took full accountability. Don’t play with him!
Who’s underestimating you today? What will you do about it? Nothing is a choice too.
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