The second man on the moon ……

Let me ask you a question. Can you name the second man on the moon?

I suspect most people reading this article can name the first man on the moon, Neil Armstrong, but not the second, Buzz Aldrin.

In 1969, being first was usually enough to get noticed. Over 40 years later in the attention economy, being first or the best isn’t always enough if nobody notices or cares.

As the man who coined the term the attention economy Seth Godin says, "A falling tree in an empty forest makes no noise."

We Humans were born to stand out, not blend in.

Whether it’s your personal brand or your corporate brand, you’re either, as neurobranding guru Dave Newton would say, "Distinct or Extinct."

Quotes

The world makes way for the man who knows where he is going – Ralph Waldo Emerson

There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle – Albert Einstein

If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door - Milton Berle

People with a need to be liked don’t change the world – Robin Sharma

Humour

These two funnies brought a big smile to my face…..

1. IKEA Job Interview:

2. I grew up in a rough part of town…..

The local yobs used to cover me in chocolate and cream then put a cherry on my head.

Life was tough in the gateau.

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To your success,

Sunil