Now who said this? Does anyone know? I’ve seen it referenced several times, but never attributed to anyone… It’s so sweet and the sentiment seems perfect for our month of merry-making!
Into Each Day Put: One Teaspoon of Good Spirits, a Dash of Fun, a Pinch of Folly, and a Huge Heap Full of Laughter~ Unknown
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Ah the holiday season, full of joy and cheer– and a time of stressful craziness and general insanity for many sellers out there. Sound familiar? As we share holiday survival tips and focus on streamlining our holiday prep, perhaps these wise words from Mr. Einstein himself will buoy us:
“Out of clutter, find simplicity. From discord, find harmony. In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.” ~Einstein
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Jason Fried is the cofounder of 37 Studios which develops Basecamp, a must have communication/organizational tool for many companies, so I thought this was an apt sentiment for our theme of DIY Branding and design:
You don’t need to outdo the competition. It’s expensive and defensive. Underdo your competition. We need more simplicity and clarity. ~Jason Fried, Keynote Speech, SXSW 2006
Good to think about, right? The goal of being proactive rather than reactive can be a good check when we’re developing branding for our companies. Are your designs forging ahead with your customers in mind, or is your branding trying to outdo your competition’s?
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