Sponge
/spənj/
Verb
- Wipe, clean, or soak with a wet sponge or cloth in the act of absorbing material.
In New York I heard so many people advising those hungry for advice and knowledge, to act as a sponge and absorb everything they’re exposed to. I took in valuable insights from each agency in order to gauge how they share their creativity and wisdom with us. I wanted to understand where they gained their information themselves and what areas of the cities they see themselves acting as a sponge to absorb their creative materials and motivations. Doug, who spoke to us from Chiat Day shared his successes from his life experience and left us with Seven magic tips from mentors. Through his knowledge and journey he and has continued to soak up all the opportunities he came across and turn them into proactive tips.
- Prove trust and consistency
- Reputation is the only thing that precedes you when you walk into the room
- Be comfortable with uncomfortable
- Know the people you are with everyday
- You pay for what you didn’t know
- Focus on your strengths not weaknesses
- Know hot to tell you story
I’ll continue being a sponge soaking up Doug’s influence and sounding influencers and motivators that support me through my professional career, taking their knowledge with me where I go.
-Katherine James