Sometimes (and I’m guilty of this) doing too many things at once.
Bal’s Kitchen, my Football, and numerous other extra-curricular activities… are on my list of things to do. But recently, I decided… I’ll cut a few things and really focus…
That’s right – we’re back with a Podcast! Firstly sorry it’s taken so long! – When you listen to it, you’ll realize why and hope you appreciate the reasons.
We talk about Kat’s walking stick, her Virgin Cable and how you should be utilising the 24hours in a day you have! – that’s right… we break down the 24 hours down… to get you motivated to do something!!
It’s available on Spotify (scan the code above!!) and also on Apple Podcasts (search for Think Lean Get Digital) – please leave a review and 5 stars if you enjoy what you hear.
Always open for comments and suggestions for improvements and any topics you’d like us to talk about in the next episode…
Another blog post about Social Media, Bal? – I’m using the tools, I post… I share… and I wait for likes.
Whilst that is great – you should be doing more on Social Media. Just having the tool is one thing – using it effectively is another.
Yes – I know, there’s a lot of tools out there. I know that it can be time consuming and that there’s so much information being generated and shared – however, you have to a) keep consistent and b) have a goal!
There’ll be a reason for you to use social media – to make some noise and let people know about who you are and what you do. You’re probably trying to sell something – and Instagram being soooooooo huge, is the perfect platform for you.
What tools you use – is up to you. Facebook is the biggest in the world. Followed by some of the other popular one such as YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, Whatsapp, etc…
Just posting an update or sharing an image isn’t enough these days. Because everyone is doing that.
It comes down to collaboration.
How many posts and photo’s do you comment – engage – build a conversation on? How many times have you shared some of your knowledge on someone else’s media platform?
It works both ways. The more you actively share and collaborate – the more others will with you! And that’s where the value is.
Your reach will increase – and you’ll gather more followers and customers.
The other point was having a goal. What do you want your audience to know or do? When they land on your page – is it clear what you are about and what the ask is. Is there an ask?!
Having these clear simple steps will take your social media game up a notch and for you to really leverage the power of social media and build on what you’ve started….
Side note – apologies for the lateness of my podcast! – All will be explained when Kat and I get a chance to record the next one… which I’m hoping won’t be too long.
Happy Monday! – And if you’re in the UK… Bank Holiday Monday!
I was always told – work hard, save your money and enjoy it later in life.
We’re now living in a world – that is progressively becoming smarter by the day… Smart Everything!
We have ‘smarter’ devices, ‘smarter’ homes and ‘smart’ cars (not those small 2 seater ones, though they are cool- I mean smart as in clever cars…)
We’re more connected than ever before also.
With the vast amount of data being analysed about us – its no coincidence that you google for a holiday to Cyprus and next minute when you’re looking or searching for something on a different platform – Cyprus holiday suggestions pop up!
Is it good or bad, Bal?
Well – it depends on how you want to look at it.
It’s good- because it makes life easy. simple. quick.
It’s bad – because there’s organisations out there that know alot about you. And I mean… A LOT! (probably more than what you know about yourself!)
I’m more optimistic. I’m fine with certain organisations knowing certain things about me – if it brings about value.
Value – the regard that something is held to deserve; the importance, worth, or usefulness of something.
To receive that ‘value’ – you need to input your information, data or something to receive something of value!
But obviously – be aware of what you share with who. Luckily, we have GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) to help you understand more about where your data is and what you’d like done with it.
But going back to Value – we underestimate what the value could be. In Lean – we are able to look at non-value add and value-add : which means, we look at a process and the steps which add value (to the overall outcome) and which ones don’t add value (to the overall outcome).
So we should know where our data is – how it’s being used – and is it delivering the value we’d like. If not – then question, why not – and who’s benefiting from that data.
I thought I’d share some counter-intuitive life lessons….
Seriously Bal? – another new iPhone? – seems like only yesterday the X, XS and XL was released.
Indeed. Not that long ago – but in this rapidly evolving world we live in, and the trillions that is in the bank of Apple, you didn’t think they’d just sit there and not do anything?
That’s right folks – there’ll be a new iPhone coming out later this year!
So what do we know – and how do we know it?
Well… the folks who make the protective cases for Apple leaked some images – and these have then been rendered!
So what do we know? – Firstly… it has 3 cameras!!!
That’s right – 3 cameras. We seen what some of the Chinese phone manufacturers are doing with their phones and their cameras – and let’s be honest, the picture quality is fabulous! – Even Samsung have serioulsy upped their game. So only time for Apple to do the same…
Admittedly- I’m taking more photos on my phone than my DSLR!
In addition to the 3 cameras – there’ll be a faster processor… more memory and a better battery! There’ll also be phone to phone (and other device like AirPods, etc…) charging.
We’ll no doubt receive more leaks (information and photos) over the next month or two – and as always, will happily keep you updated!