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Learn from others
A small spoiler: your personal branding is never finished. All experiences and learning moments that you go through contribute to a strong personal brand. And the stronger your brand, the better your market value. It is therefore important to learn new things and continue to develop yourself. On the one hand, this has to do with getting better at your job, and on the other hand with your own personal development. Especially during the summer, you can trigger yourself to try out new things. Take a look at the five ideas below.
1. Read a biography of an inspiring person
It may be tempting to start reading the latest bouquet novel during your holiday. However, reading a biography can be both relaxing and inspiring. After all, not all valuable life lessons are learned from your own experience. Fortunately, we can learn from enough inspiring people and their life lessons. In biographies, writers share the ups and downs of successful entrepreneurs such as Coco Chanel and Steve Jobs. How did they use their strengths to achieve success? How did they ensure that they did not lose sight of their goal while remaining true to their own values? What did they do to distinguish themselves? All important issues that are discussed in personal branding. Very educational! These are 10 popular biographies that should definitely not be missing from your reading list this summer!
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2. Learn new skills
It may seem strange, but learning new skills can help strengthen your personal brand. Go climbing, surfing, salsa dancing, horse riding, diving, it doesn't matter what. The only requirement is that you've never done it before. You might discover strengths in yourself that you didn't know you knew. This way you learn to push your boundaries and step out of your comfort zone. That's why you can take a look at this list of summer sports for inspiration .
3. Visit cultural places
Skip a day at the beach or swimming pool to visit a museum, exhibition or other cultural hotspot. It enriches your worldview and teaches you to look at things in different ways. This stimulates your creativity, which is useful for solving difficult problems. Would you rather go on a day trip in your own country to gain inspiration? These are the 10 most popular cultural excursions in the Netherlands.
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(Business) podcasts and audiobooks are gaining more and more ground in the field of online content consumption. This is not so strange, because in this way you can gain knowledge and inspiration while doing something else, such as traveling, walking, cooking or exercising. Podcasts are made about the most diverse subjects. In the field of branding and marketing, these are real recommendations:
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Marketing Made Easy by Amy Porterfield
Heart, Soul & Hustle by Zach Spuckler
The Mind Your Business Podcast by James korea telegram data Wedmore.
This is a list of 18 best podcasts that you should definitely listen to.
5. Stream a documentary
Chances are you have Netflix on your phone or tablet so you don't miss your favorite series on vacation. Also browse through the list of interesting documentaries and look specifically for stories that you can learn from. Think of documentaries such as those of Avicii, Lady Gaga and a documentary made by Michelle and Barack Obama. Planet Earth, Chef's Table and Cooked are also popular choices. For inspiration, you can take a look at this list of the 50 most watched documentaries on Netflix .
Be creative with existing content
In the summer, many people switch off from their work, but they often still check their social media feed regularly. Just to share their own (holiday) experiences. So there is a big chance that they will also see your content.