A great quote from @steph_feels over on Twitter...

"Stop taking responsibility for things people do to you. Start taking responsibility for what you do to you ; that is where your power is."

We spend so much time worrying about what other people think about us, say about us, what they do to us.

We can't control that. 

We can influence it. Absolutely. But we can't control it. So there's not much point worrying about it.

Instead, focus on the things that you do to you.

A nice sentiment to end the year on...and maybe a good resolution to take with you into 2022.

Happy New Year!

Only Take Responsibility For What You Do To You #1492

Well known tech investor Chris Dixon has a great explanation of Web3 in the context of Web1 and Web2.

web 1 = read

web 2 = read & write

web 3 = read & write & own

To expand a bit...

Web 1 was the early days of the internet. It was really just a place to go and read information online.

Web 2 saw the arrival of social media platforms - blogs, YouTube, Facebook, etc. And with that, we were now able to write and post our own content.

Now, in Web 3, thanks to blockchain technologies and NFTs, we have digital ownership.

Exciting Times.

Enjoy!

Consider The Evolution From Web 1...Web 2...Web 3 #1493

I think that statement is super relevant and highly applicable to most of us today, perhaps more than any other time in the past.

The sort of questions employers really need answered today are, What are you capable of? What can you do? Can you show me examples of your work?

Where you have been before matters much less than what you can do today.

And for those of us with access to technology such as the internet, laptops, smart phones, etc, we can build, create, network our way to whatever future our skills and hard work will take us.

Of course, it's worth mentioning that there are still many countries around the world where this kind of access does not exist. 

For them, it is much harder.

But for the rest of the world, more than ever, it's about where you're at.

It's Not Where You're From...It's Where You're At #1494

In a world where there is so much focus on political correctness and being aware of everyone's sensitivities, sometimes we can lose sight of the need for a critical review.

If you are not just a little embarrassed about some of the work you have put out there...

If you are not just a little ashamed of the way you handled some of your personal interactions...

then maybe you're just not being critical enough.

Don't beat yourself up too much.

Don't over-judge yourself.

But don't give yourself a free pass either.

Maybe You Should Be Just A Little Embarrassed #1495

Those who don't really spend much time in the Crypto / Web3 / NFT space, often take the view that it's all just one big scam.

It's a dangerous place. Full of scammers.

And with NFTs appearing to go on a bit of a bull run right now, we are again seeing a number of big scams being run on the community.

But let's get real for a second.

NFT projects themselves aren't bad. The people using them to run scams are bad.

Sure, it's often easier to run a big scam in this space, for various reasons.

Ultimately, however, always remember...

NFTs don't scam people. People scam people.

NB: As always...Do Your Own Research

Crypto Doesn't Scam People. People Scam People. #1496

Focussed Missions are great. 

That's how we get stuff done.

They're not always the most insightful journeys....but...

They're not designed to be.

However, when you choose a meandering path, you have time explore, engage, unravel, etc.

And it is precisely in those meanderings, that powerful insights can be found.

The key to success in life is to ensure that you have a nice balance of Focussed Missions and Insightful Meanderings.

Consider Insightful Meanderings Vs Focussed Missions #1497

We are constantly being pressured to...

ACT NOW!

BUY NOW!

DON'T MISS OUT!

Whether we're buying something online or just making a decision of any sort, the sense of urgency is often overwhelming.

So, next time you feel the pressure...Stop. Take a Breath. And ask yourself...

What's the Last Responsible Moment at which I really need to make a decision?

Because if you can actually wait a little longer, in that time, you may be able to get some more data, some better information or even come up with a better plan.

FOMO is real. Don't let it get you!

Leave It Until The Last Responsible Moment #1498

"I don't care who is doing better than me. I am doing better than I was last year. It's me Vs me."

Michael B Jordan (actor)

Great perspective.

Of course, it's probably an attitude that won't help you much if you're trying to climb the corporate ladder.

Because there, it is very much about You vs The Other Girl.

But if you can get to a place where you're genuinely satisfied with being a bit better than you were yesterday, last week, last year, then you're going to be happy.

And after all, isn't that what it's really all about?

Ultimately It’s Just You Vs You #1499

WOW! 1,500 Episodes. That's a lot.

This whole show started with the idea to publish one piece of content every day...for one year. That's it.

And here we are now...1,500 consecutive days later.

I'd like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you who has tuned in over the years to listen, or watch or read any of these episodes.

As I say at the end of every episode, 'I do thank you for your time...'

And I genuinely do. Thanks.

NOW...to the big announcement I promised...

Tomorrow's episode...Episode 1,501...

Will be the LAST episode of the show!

Yep. I've decided to hang up the mic.

Why? 

Well, the answer is the same as it was for why I started the show in the first place...no reason.

I just feel like it's run its course. That's all.

So why not just end today...on 1,500?

Two reasons...

1. I wanted to end on a real show, consistent with the theme of the show. Which has always been about a daily thought, idea, insight. I didn't want to just finish on an anniversary type show.

2. When people ask me in the future, 'How many episodes of that show did you do?', I can now honestly answer them...

'OVER 1,500 episodes!'

:-)

So, I do thank you for your time.

And I will be again (one last time) tomorrow...

Celebrating The 1500th Episode Of Trent365! #1500

Yep. This is it. The last episode of Trent365!

And the message I want to leave you with, as I depart is...

Just Start!

So often we talk ourselves out of starting something because we worry that it won't be any good, or that nobody will like it, or that you won't be able to keep it up.

It doesn't matter. Just Start.

If it sucks, make it better. If that's too hard, then stop. 

It's ok to stop too.

Whether you stick with it for a day, a week, or OVER 1,500 episodes...you will learn from it.

You will learn about the process. And you will learn about yourself.

The one thing we are not getting any more of is time.

And one of the most toxic emotions you can have is regret.

You don't want to wake up one day and realise that you've run out of time and you regret not trying.

So...Just Start.

Thanks for the ride!

This Is The End. So Start. #1501

What Value Do You Bring?

This is really what every potential employer is trying to work out when considering candidates.

But it's amazing how many candidates don't have a good answer to the question.

So I'd like to propose that you start your own Value Journal.

What's that? 

Simply a daily, weekly or even monthly journal of exactly what you did to create value today.

It can be Revenue Value, if you made a sale.

It could be a Management Value, if you helped a team member with an issue.

The possibilities are limited only by the value you create.

Now, next time someone asks you about the value you bring, you will have no shortage of examples.

Value Journal - Track The Value You Bring Every Day #767

Trent Munday