When doing a free t-shirt promotion, it is better to make the wearer look good rather than make the brand stand out the most. Then, user will wear the shirt more in more prominent places.
Thus, it follows that more brand promotion will occur if it makes the user look better. So, if you have the money to give away free t-shirts, then spend a few extra dollars to ensure that initial batch of t-shirts gets used well.
Caveat: The uber-fans will wear anything.
~ Danial Goodwin ~
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2013-12-30
2013-09-24
Jobs Are For People Without Direction
Jobs are for people without a lot of self-motivation, without direction/strive, and without confidence in themselves.
This sudden thought occurred to me when I was hearing about some different job positions and what they entailed.
People with a job want to be told what to do, whether they admit it or not.
Self-motivated, self-directed people with strive and confidence have the ability to take their lives wherever they want to go, and do whatever they want to do. Each of these attributes play a large part in being able to get things done.
Because I have lived like this throughout most of my life, combined with the love of learning, I have been able to amass a great deal of raw and technical knowledge that typically surpasses the average. Though, I am not an expert in any one subject, I typically think that I'm above average in many categories, but don't most people?
So, the mentality I prefer is to give others the benefit of the doubt. This keeps me in the learning/student frame of mind so that I may better think less critically and more constructively.
Once I put my mind to something, things happen. So, that's why I believe that I would easily excel at any job. Maybe that is why I choose to have none? Because they are too easy for me? Even at a really technical job, after one month on the job, with my self-motivation and drive, I would easily feel comfortable on the systems. If I spent 2-3 months on something, then I would be an expert-in-knowledge (as opposed to an expert-in-application, which would involve actually doing a lot more of use-cases/test-cases.).
Then again, if this is seen as a rant, then it is quite possible that I am bias. Just keep in mind though, that I never consider myself better than others and I don't like to do comparisons either.
I'd like to hear others' comments.
- Danial Goodwin -
Indie Developer
ps - Corollary: Jobs can also be for people who want quick money. ;)
This sudden thought occurred to me when I was hearing about some different job positions and what they entailed.
People with a job want to be told what to do, whether they admit it or not.
Self-motivated, self-directed people with strive and confidence have the ability to take their lives wherever they want to go, and do whatever they want to do. Each of these attributes play a large part in being able to get things done.
Because I have lived like this throughout most of my life, combined with the love of learning, I have been able to amass a great deal of raw and technical knowledge that typically surpasses the average. Though, I am not an expert in any one subject, I typically think that I'm above average in many categories, but don't most people?
So, the mentality I prefer is to give others the benefit of the doubt. This keeps me in the learning/student frame of mind so that I may better think less critically and more constructively.
Once I put my mind to something, things happen. So, that's why I believe that I would easily excel at any job. Maybe that is why I choose to have none? Because they are too easy for me? Even at a really technical job, after one month on the job, with my self-motivation and drive, I would easily feel comfortable on the systems. If I spent 2-3 months on something, then I would be an expert-in-knowledge (as opposed to an expert-in-application, which would involve actually doing a lot more of use-cases/test-cases.).
Then again, if this is seen as a rant, then it is quite possible that I am bias. Just keep in mind though, that I never consider myself better than others and I don't like to do comparisons either.
I'd like to hear others' comments.
- Danial Goodwin -
Indie Developer
ps - Corollary: Jobs can also be for people who want quick money. ;)
2012-11-21
Riddle: How Many Women May a Man Marry?
Random joke/riddle that I remember from a long time ago.. =]
Q: How many women may a man marry?
(highlight for answer)
A: 16 (4 better, 4 worse, 4 richer, 4 poorer)
~ Simply Advanced ~
Q: How many women may a man marry?
(highlight for answer)
A: 16 (4 better, 4 worse, 4 richer, 4 poorer)
~ Simply Advanced ~
2012-07-24
Your Way Is The Best Way
My way of doing things is better than your way. But, your way of doing things is better than mine.
What does that mean?
When people use their survivalist instincts, they will do things the best way they know how. ("Best" is a very opinionated word and will mean different things to different people.) So, until they hear/understand another method, everybody should be able to say to themselves that they know best.
But, remember.. there is always a better idea out there.
It should be a goal for everybody to understand different ways to accomplish tasks. The way to find out about different methods is to talk to others or read. Only then can you truly say your way is the best way.
~ Simply Advanced ~
What does that mean?
When people use their survivalist instincts, they will do things the best way they know how. ("Best" is a very opinionated word and will mean different things to different people.) So, until they hear/understand another method, everybody should be able to say to themselves that they know best.
But, remember.. there is always a better idea out there.
It should be a goal for everybody to understand different ways to accomplish tasks. The way to find out about different methods is to talk to others or read. Only then can you truly say your way is the best way.
~ Simply Advanced ~
2012-07-03
Random App Ideas
I randomly come up with app ideas and usually write them down in my notebook. Sometimes I feel like sharing my many different ideas with the world so that I am forced to come up with even better ideas.
I know of many types of app, but I haven't heard of these types yet. And I deleted just one idea that I decided to start working on right now. To be shown later. =b
Anybody may use these ideas for their personal apps. I would just like to hear if others are interested in these types of apps in the comments.
~ Simply Advanced ~
- Screen share mobile-to-mobile
- Permanent Clipboard
- StumbleUpon Mobile App version
- Facebook without Facebook app - basically pull Fb data to a Contacts app and include messages
- Range [distance] Finder using camera, or sound, or shadows
- App that creates real-world-value. Perhaps, something like a mobile version of Mechanical Turk or Bitcoin Generator et cetera.
- How-to guides for specific topics
- Connect game controllers to phones (wire, Bluetooth, built-in stand..)
- Fire-starter, possibly need hardware like capacitor to help generate a spark
- Taser app, extended from above. Or just use vibrate and fake sounds.
- Log everything app
- 3D Where's Waldo or 3D iSpy or 3D Highlights. Instead of just finding everything on screen you must orientate the phone different ways to pan around (or just allow touch scrolling)
- Find Ghosts game app, extended from above. To be played in an open field. Can only see ghosts when looking through phone
I know of many types of app, but I haven't heard of these types yet. And I deleted just one idea that I decided to start working on right now. To be shown later. =b
Anybody may use these ideas for their personal apps. I would just like to hear if others are interested in these types of apps in the comments.
~ Simply Advanced ~
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