Every now and then, it’s healthy to pause and reflect on the work that you want to do. I’m embarking on a set of exercises to re-think and focus, and am sharing it with you. Join in if you’d like and we can journey together.
EXERCISE 6: Develop a Unique Voice
If you could choose an archetype or extreme (edgecraft), what do you want your brand or work to be known for?
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daring
calm
confident
friendly
edgy
knowledgeable
passionate
proud
responsive
sentimental
trustworthy
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accepting
caring
dependable
giving
ingenious
logical
observant
quiet
gruff
shy
warm
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adaptable
understanding
dignified
happy
intelligent
loving
organised
reflective
glamorous
silly
wise
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bold
clever
energetic
helpful
bohemian
mature
patient
relaxed
sensible
spontaneous
witty
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brave
complex
idealistic
kind
modest
powerful
intense
sympathetic
witty
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List 5 ways you could express these attributes: Passionate, Powerful, Trustworthy, Warm
- Put my heart and soul into all that I do
- Do everything with integrity and authenticity
- Ensure my work first resonates with the heart, then with the brain.
- Treat everybody with kindness and respect
- Tell stories of the work I do, and the thoughts/emotions behind why I do it.
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I’m doing this as part of Seth Godin’s Udemy course for freelancers. Feel free to embark on this discovery for yourself too.
Shuling Yong 