Unit Lane
I'm on a mission. 100% is no passmark, I strive to deliver more
Thursday, August 4, 2011
LEARN HOW TO SPICE UP READY MADE IDEA.
There is always a chance to be original...even with an already made idea. These days we seem to have lots of people re-twitting, liking or reposting other people’s creative idea, conversation and quotes. There is nothing wrong with that, it’s ok. At least that’s one way of liking or following the idea. Learn from this, an orginal creative idea, conversation, quote will capture a lot of attention and credit will be given to the originator when you push it to your followers
But if must replicate it again then there has to be something original and creative added to it, with that some credit will also be given to you. That’s the trick.
Here is an example of what I mean. This morning, I saw a quote from a friend on my wall. On reading it I fell in love with and needed to let other people experience it too. But there was one problem, it was so personal and to put that on my wall will mean I JUST EXPERIENCED IT THIS MORNING for real but truthfully I didn’t. So I decided to give it a twist. My friend's wall and mine is in this picture
...well that’s what I think, I stand corrected. Share your version
what is that 1 thing that is yours but you share with the world?
like the saying goes...you cant be everything to everybody. So, as a brand (cos believe it you are) you've got to be different...
as FOLLOWERS is for TWITTER so is LIKE for FACEBOOK, as VIEW is for YOUTUBE so is 1+ for GOOGLE and as VISITORS is for Websites so is WHAT FOR YOU...start defining your mark...let people know what is really different about you.
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Friday, July 29, 2011
yeah...this is more like me
#FF1493 |
Your dominant hues are red and magenta. You love doing your own thing and going on your own adventures, but there are close friends you know you just can't leave behind. You can influence others on days when you're patient, but most times you just want to go out, have fun, and do your own thing. Your saturation level is high - you get into life and have a strong personality. Everyone you meet will either love you or hate you - either way, your goal is to get them to change the world with you. You are very hard working and don't have much patience for people without your initiative. Your outlook on life is very bright. You are sunny and optimistic about life and others find it very encouraging, but remember to tone it down if you sense irritation. |
Monday, April 18, 2011
The most glorious thing about knocking your head against a wall is....when you stop.
...Because when you stop, you begin to observe more carefully and understand that the closer you move to the wall, the more space there is between the bricks. Even closer still and there are gaps the size of mountains. Even closer and you would assume that the spaces in the wall are so huge that it makes you think that the wall wasn't even there in the 1st place. Closer still and you'll be on the other side and wonder why you banged your head to begin with....
A prediction if I may: I see a Young gifted Naija guy who will change the face of this country in the future.
A prediction if I may: I see a Young gifted Naija guy who will change the face of this country in the future.
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
People are illogical, unreasonable, and self-centered. Love them anyway - Kent M. Keith
From the image: All a man needs is a patient woman to stick by and watch his dreams fall into piece and quit nagging. Do you think she knew he will become the US President at this time? I don't think so, but she stuck with him and his VW beetle anyway
People will ask how do you handle it when every day we are faced with new challenges that test our endurance and patience? my take is, its a different kind of love..our relationship with humans is just like God's relationship with us....we are inconsistent but still he persist, not relenting, not influencing our decisions and patiently waiting that one day we will see with clear understanding his love for us. so sometimes it takes those who understand this kind of love to patiently wait. Although patience is a virtue it can still be practiced by every one. its all in the big picture and the loyalty.....thanks for sharing this cos even those who are loosing patients can still hold on believing life will be fine.
An accessory can do a lot more than just its first function.
We have this white writing board in my office; it leans against the wall very close to the ladies. You will see it directly down the aisle as you enter our floor. Like the usual marker board, it has this white glossy layer that you can write on and clean off at will (daah...like they don’t know). This small piece is about this white board on our floor and the fact that the management wants to wants it removed...well not technically, but that’s the story I want to tell. An accessory can do a lot more than just its first function.
Why did I choose a white board you may ask, well, it is very significant to the development of a creative person plus it is our most functional accessory. We mostly use this board during brainstorming sessions, Ideas generated are jotted down on it and selected ones are ticked out. But sometimes, one of our art directors also uses it as his canvas. He draws whatever inspires him on it. This over times as serve as a creative exercise for us, cause as copy writers, we go take a look at whatever is drawn and give it a headline. This game that has helped me overtime, like I said in my previous blog am new to the business and I try as much as possible to exercise my mind and that board has been a great help. The board is like an open mind; words are not hidden but open for everyone to see, pick on or to digest. Originally this board wasn’t where it is now; it sits in an overcrowded make shift storage cubicle in our chill room. I wonder why they call that room chill room cause it’s never chilled...lol, anyways back to our board, it has this black cylinder attached to the lower end, this hold the writing markers and out makeshift duster. I have written on the board quite a number of times, during brainstorming session, when I give a drawing a headline, sometimes I even write jokes too (small laughs).
But why am I saying this.... as a creative person, everything around us should be taken advantage of to help develop ourselves. Sometimes, something as insignificant as a white board can sharpen your writing skills. Give it a try like I’m doing now, a board just inspired a story and writing a story is a good creative exercise. So, that is all about the funny multi-purpose white board on our creative floor.
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