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My current experience as a micro entrepreneur is a great example of why I cannot do product management alone.For a product to do its job well, it requires understanding of the right audience, and to come to life through real interactions that validate its value with said audience (1).For it to reach the right audience... Continue Reading →
How ironic, I think in hindsight. I am home, making myself breakfast. I try, for the umpteenth time, to draw a heart of milk in my coffee. Some sort of shape comes out. It's imperfect. It works as a reminder to myself: Embrace imperfection. Life feels smoother when you do. As I am doing and... Continue Reading →
During at networking event yesterday which took place at a gallery the host proposed the following activity: In small groups each member would think of an important question we were grappling with in our lives or businesses. We'd then grab a number from a bag -bingo style-and head over to the painting marked with the... Continue Reading →
There’s this pattern I’ve been noticing in more detail lately: when physical emotions are so similar but when explored carefully we find they represent neighbouring yet different feelings. At times they may be an amalgamation of different and even seemingly opposing feelings. I could venture into explaining from the literature and videos I’ve read on... Continue Reading →
Hustle, hustle, hustle. It is a very common word among startups, entrepreneurs, and business-driven individuals. I get the chills when I hear it. The idea of rushing and pushing and making constant noise repels me. A year has passed since I put my actions where my words were and finally started my solopreneur journey as... Continue Reading →
5 months into my self-employed journey and I want to share some of my milestones with you!🥳 First clients - Everyone said this was the hardest and I agree - it is hard to find and close those first, so it is important to celebrate. I am very excited of the progress we have made... Continue Reading →
Before starting my last job as a full-time employee I wrote myself a note in my (paper) planner: my main tool of work is my brain. This remains true today.The digital tools we spend so much time using at work are meant to help channel information that works as input for our work. They also... Continue Reading →
Maria Lasprilla 