“Our attention is traded as a commodity. The more of it we spend on any given platform or vice, the more hosts can sell it for.” 🤳 This was a hard message to take to a massive event rooted in the very platforms at the center of so much disruption. But, the more we know (and embrace) the devastating effects of the dark side (and underbelly) of Ā social media and digital distractions,Ā the more we can take control. We can then…
How To Avoid Distractions as Marketer
Social Media Examiner, known as the worldās largest social media marketing resource, interviewed Solis upon the release of Lifescale: How to Live a More Creative, Productive and Happy Life. Writer Michael Stelzner poses these essential questions to start the comprehensive piece about how our life of distractions and social media addictions plays into digital marketing: Ā Does social media distract you from work and life? Wondering how to stay focused despite online interruptions? The topics he and Solis explore include: Understanding…
It’s Time to Escape from the Dark Side of Distractions to Live a Better Life
Are you struggling with any of the following? Focus Procrastination Anxiety Self-esteem Forgetfulness Creativity You are not alone… Somewhere along the way, we have become distracted. Maybe we donāt realize the extent to which our everyday rituals, favorite devices and apps, or where we focus our attention is affecting us. It’s time to escape from the dark side of distractions to live a better life. Introducing Lifescale, a new movement to discover what’s really important, break bad habits, establish rituals…
The Reveal: Lifescale, How to Live a More Creative, Productive and Happy Life
I’m very proud (and relieved) to announce my next book, Lifescale:Ā How to Live a More Creative, Productive and Happy Life. I’m also beside myself to share that it’s available toĀ pre-order as of today! Lifescale was written to help you break free from distractions, sharpen your focus, spark creativity and unlock new possibilities as a result. This is my eighth book but first non-business book. It’s not the book I set out to write. It’s the book I needed. Here’s a…
Through a Research Lens: What Captured My Attention in 2018 and What’s in My Purview for 2019
Prophet’s Emily Schreck recently interviewed the Altimeter analysts to spotlight some of the things that we never get a chance to share, such as what we’re working on, what has our attention and what’s on the horizon. Schreck’s piece is now live. This year has been a whirlwind for Altimeterās famed analysts; Charlene Li, Brian Solis, Susan Etlinger and Omar Akhtar. The team has published several new research reports, presented keynote speeches at top global industry conferences, and helped some…
