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Lifelong learning and getting into the zone.....The Growth Letter by Tim Cakir - Issue #22

Hello,

It’s cooling down in Barcelona and autumn is around the corner. As the kids go back to school after 6 months at home, you might be feeling the urge to enroll in a course yourself.

If you want to increase your marketing expertise, then check out CXL - they have a huge resources of short and in-depth courses covering all areas of marketing.

For a lower budget option, try Skillshare, a subscription platform with courses across all areas of interest.

In the last few years, online learning has exploded in popularity and it’s awesome that we now see ourselves as lifelong students.

Are you learning anything new right now? What would you like to know more about?

Next, I’ll share the most interesting and useful articles I’ve read this week.

Good Reads

If you are looking for some brand-building inspiration, check out the story of Fire Department Coffee. They combined fun content, great customer service, a strong identity and mission to succeed as a small brand on a budget.

When your brand is young and growing, it’s easy to feel limited by what you don’t have — budget, people, resources. Instead, by leaning into the assets you do have, you can tell an authentic story and build trust with customers all without a massive team or bank account.

Direct marketing is often overlooked because it seems time consuming. However, when done right it can be the most effective way to win customers. The key is in approaching the right people with the right message.

Are you implementing direct marketing effectively (if at all)? Discover what it is and how you can use it to build a cost effective marketing campaign.

Now for some psychology. You might recognise some of these concepts if you’ve read the book “Influence” by Robert Cialdini, but it’s worth reminding yourself what really drives consumer behaviour.

Marketing is a game of decisions. Discover how to use marketing psychology to ensure your consumers make the choice your brand wants.

We all wish we could spend more time in that deep work state where we feel our most creative and productive. However, it often feels like non-stop distractions prevent us from getting there. Here’s a selection of 4 apps that can help you block out the world and focus.

We live in a world that’s digital, borderless and virtually connected. But this hyper-connectivity has made it almost impossible to do productive deep work that requires prolonged, unbroken concentration. Thankfully, a few smart anti-distraction apps can help return your focus to where it matters.

Who to Follow

David Perell tweets about business, online and learning and writing for the internet. He talks about how to communicate effectively, to build a following, share your knowledge and grow your audience through clear writing.

The latest Tweets from David Perell (@david_perell). “The Writing Guy” | I tweet about business, online learning, and Internet writing | My Podcast: https://t.co/1NhTBGV8JL | My writing school: https://t.co/bEFFy6tw2a. Austin, Texas

Tools

Tandem is an interesting concept. The app allows you to connect anytime on video with remote colleagues who are available to chat.

They call it “online co-working”. It’s supposed to replicate the ease of walking over to someone’s desk in an office. It’s not the same as a meeting and you don’t have to send an invite or book anything on the calendar.

Tandem integrates with many other apps and shows you what team members are working on, and their status.

It’s definitely worth checking out if your team is finding it hard to stay connected.

Re-discover the flow of working together in-person. Easily see who’s available to talk, who’s in a conversation, and who’s busy. Start conversations as easily as tapping someone on the shoulder. Unlock spontaneous collaboration in your team. Interactive screen-sharing and online co-working.