Personal Branding Tip 125 · Mindset
Post Nothing Rather Than Filler
On a flat day with nothing to say, skip the post rather than reach for a line everyone has heard. Wait until you have something of your own.
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Why It Works
Falling back on a phrase heard a million times can harm your brand by suggesting you cannot think for yourself.
Where It Comes From
- Category
- Mindset: The habits of thought that keep a personal brand moving.
- In the Series
- Tip 125 of 365. One tip leads each day, in order, and the cycle begins again after the last.
Mindset
More on Mindset
Tip 129 · MindsetKeep the Unusual NameIf your name is uncommon or hard to pronounce, keep it. Fewer people compete for it in search and on social platforms. You give the name its weight.
Tip 136 · MindsetWeigh Input by Who Gives ItBefore your next big brand decision, name the two people who best understand your priorities. Weigh their view above any poll of followers.
Tip 153 · MindsetSay Yes Early, Then ChooseEarly on, accept most invitations that fit your direction and track where your time goes. Start saying no once no serves you better.
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