“Thoughts become things.” What does that mean? This is about how ideas become reality. Meanwhile, what’s a “brand map?” A brand map is how I decided to represent, all at once, my many ideas about Black Fives, and how they fit together. You can do the same thing with your own ideas. (Click for larger [...]
“Thoughts become things.”
What does that mean?
This is about how ideas become reality.
Meanwhile, what’s a “brand map?”
A brand map is how I decided to represent, all at once, my many ideas about Black Fives, and how they fit together. You can do the same thing with your own ideas.
My ideas are turning into reality, and here’s why:
This “brand map” is the picture I’ve drawn. If my six-year-old can draw treasure maps, then I can draw this. He gets credit for the idea. If you can carry a photograph of some hot babe at all times as a reminder (or an image in your mind) then you can do this. Same thing.
Any successful basketball player knows that visualizing free throws, jump shots, defensive stops, blocks, rebounds … is the key to winning. MJ was good at this, no?
If its OK with you, I’m going to pick different parts of this map to write about from time to time, to let you know where I’m at — where Black Fives is at. That way it won’t seem like I’m all over the place. Everything will anchor back to the map.
I have my map with me at all times, not only to remind me and keep me focused, but also so I can whip it out if I’m ever sitting next to someone hot … no seriously, if either 1) this can help them, or 2) they can help me.
By the way, that quote up top is from Napoleon Hill in Think And Grow Rich, the grandfather of all “self-help” motivational books, which you will hear me talking about a lot.
To look at my brand map and latest updates any time, just click here.
What do you think of it?
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Wow, I think that this is great. The brand map shows all of the ideas that you were telling me about the company, how they all intertwine and how they are all related. It’s amazing how much you have done with Black Fives in the past couple of months. I wish you the best and any way I can help let me know.
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Congratulations Claude on all your achievements and those that are yet to come. Keep your vision and you will continue to succeed. I feel privileged to have met you!!!
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Thanks for shining your light out into the world. You are an inspiration. Much love.
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Mr. Johnson,
Again, you’re forward thinking. To that point, you’ll be successful because you allow your passion to drive your decisions. I like what you’ve done with your brand map a very useful tool in keeping on target to make B5 a recognizable name/brand. At any rate, Congratulations!!!
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Claude, you never cease to amaze me!! You’ve done it again with this new site and blog! For those of you out there that aren’t up to speed with what Claude and The Black Fives are doing, you’re in for a treat. This brother’s passion for his project and his research talent is unparallel. Even though this isn’t completed, you can already tell it’s going to be just like everything else you do…first class all the way!! I’ll be in touch Claude…
~D~
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Claude, You’ve got such a knack for breaking down the complex into something explainable, scalable and most importantly DO-ABLE. Awesome job on making this all happen. You’re an inspiration!!
-C
PS– Oh, and diggin on the shoes!!
:)
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Love the Brand Map. This, combined with your blog, is the new wave in brand development. Go on–create that community! It’s great to see the level of achievement youv’e reached here.
BJ
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Hey Brian, thanks! From looking at the brand map I’m sure you see the role your company could play. You’ve got some great things going on! I haven’t discussed this publicly yet but we are just starting discussions with the Ralph J. Bunche Center for African American Studies at UCLA for a traveling exhibit project they would produce and curate …
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Well done, Claude, well done!
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