Deep Thoughts (That Are Not My Own): The Global MicroBrand & Being Productive

January 6, 2009 in Conscious Business · Written by Tara Joyce · Follow Me on Twitter


Weekly I read articles that I absolutely love and connect with. There are so many talented bloggers out there. I think I follow over 100 blogs now. That’s a lot of thoughts! If I didn’t have an RSS news reader, I would be lost.

For a while, I have been saving articles I like. And by saving I mean keeping the article open in a browser tab for weeks until I invariably close the tab and lose the article. I kept meaning to share them with you. But I never was. No more. From now on I will do a weekly Tuesday post on great articles I read the previous week.

Here are this week’s open tabs:

  • Gapingvoid.com’s thoughts on “The Global Microbrand”
    Cartoonist and blogger Hugh MacLeod argues that every creative person who leverages the internet to promote themselves is trying to create a small, tiny brand, that “sells” all over the world. He shares his thoughts on how he grew his successful microbrand, gapingvoid, cartoons drawn on the back of business cards.

I’m a big fan of his work. My business cards are illustrated by Hugh. You can purchase his cards here.

I encourage you to check out the original article written by That Canadian Girl. I am going to use her tips to faciliate two of my goals for 2009, meditating and developing more daily structure.

Other articles that might tickle your fancy:

  • http://the9to5alternative.typepad.com Alan

    Great articles, I have always enjoyed Gaping Void's work.

    I noticed that meditating is one of your resolutions. A fun suggestion – try 'walking meditation', where you walk at a slower pace, taking note of how your body moves about the Earth (many variations/articles on the Internet). Every time I walk alone, I like to take deep breaths every 6 steps or so – it clears my head and always renders me tranquil! Parks are great.

    Best of luck!
    Alan

  • http://www.elasticmind.ca/innerpreneur Tara Joyce

    Alan,

    Thank you for suggesting that. I have often pondered walking
    meditation as I am certain I do it often without realizing it.

    My husband calls me “the robot” when we trek because I am almost in a
    trance. I do not get tired. Well, sometimes:)

    Walking is one of my favourite activities. I will certainly take
    action and try your suggestion.

    Thank you!