david hieatt

The obstacle makes you.

Twitter could only do 140 characters because it was designed for a text service. Technology was its restraint. So when you look at the restraints that you face, from budgets to geography, maybe they are the making of you.

If you can look at an obstacle and think of it as providing an answer for how you go forward, it will change your mind set. And start to provide answers, and not just problems.

The difference between a problem and an opportunity is how you view them.

Ryan Holiday wrote a great book on this: The Obstacle is the way. It's an inspiring read.

How to Build a Great Brand with Very Little Money Do Workshop -London April 24th.

My Book. Do Purpose. Why brands with a purpose do better and matter more'.

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