July 16, 2019, 9:30 a.m.

Give them candy: small details make all the difference

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Hello,

Here’s the situation: You’re working on your next BIG IDEA and have nailed the MVP, but something still feels off. It’s almost like something is missing. You might just be missing the candy. Candy? What do you mean by candy, Anton? Well, it’s actually quite simple [FIRST NAME GOES HERE] and makes complete sense. Take a look at this week’s post for the answer!

Read: Give them candy: small details make all the difference

Ok, I’m off for a quick paddle board before some more work!

Anton

PS. I had my first story published in Medium’s Design publication, Modus. If you like what I write and use Medium, I’d appreciate a 👏

It’s Time for a Code of Ethics for Designers


What I’ve read:

Stop Spending So Much Time in Your Head “A great many people think they are thinking when they are merely rearranging their prejudices”

Small (but big) milestones I should’ve celebrated I’ve experienced all of those milestones (except the one-way ticket to Bali) but I didn’t celebrate any of them. This was a good reminder.

The 4 ‘Attachment Styles,’ and How They Sabotage Your Work-Life Balance I have a Secure Attachment but when something rocks my boat, I turn into Anxious Preoccupied Attachment. (via @danmall)


Quote of the week:

It is much better for me to take a slow breath, think about the words and decide, “Is this really true? Do I agree with this?” and if I don’t agree, I can let it go without letting it become a part of my soul.

I Don’t Have to Take in What You Say as My Truth

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