The problem with taking offense is that it's really hard to figure out what to do with it after you're done using it. Better to just leave it on the table and walk away. Umbrage untaken quietly disappears.
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Go for the edges. Challenge yourself and your team to describe what those edges are, and then test which edge is most likely to deliver the marketing results you seek.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Push beyond your limits and explore new possibilities to achieve better results.
This quote by Seth Godin emphasizes the importance of challenging oneself and one's team to identify and explore the boundaries of their capabilities. By testing the limits and venturing into new areas, individuals and teams can discover innovative strategies that may yield significant marketing success.
Themes
ChallengeMarketingInnovationResultsTeamwork
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared during a team meeting to inspire creative brainstorming.
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