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Play a few steps ahead 💪 #154

Hi everybody, It's been a crazy week. #BlackLivesMatter protests in LA and other major cities. Unclea
Play a few steps ahead 💪 #154
By Ross Chapman • Issue #154 • View online
Hi everybody,
It’s been a crazy week. #BlackLivesMatter protests in LA and other major cities. Unclear guidelines around COVID-19 lockdowns and the looming global recession, the likes we’ve never seen.
Let’s focus on that last point.
“A two-quarter GDP contraction is expected in both the U.S. (-10% and -25%) and the Euro Area (-15% and -22%)”
What do you do? According to the “7 ways to help recession-proof your finances”, Bankrate suggests these simple tasks:
  1. Pay down debt
  2. Boost emergency savings
  3. Identify ways to cut back
  4. Live within your means
  5. Focus on the long haul
  6. Identify your risk tolerance
  7. Continue your education and build up skills
I’m on track with three and working towards the remaining four. How do you score?
We’re in for a rocky ride, but you can rely on this newsletter to keep you in your stride.
Thank you for reading,
-Ross
Note: If you want help from me to build up skills and get help on UX/Product design, career advice, personal branding and remote work, consider booking some coaching time with me.

Remote Sprint ⚡️
Visual Collaboration at Scale
“Since mid-March, the number of people using the MURAL platform on a daily basis has increased 15x. In April alone, over two million of you have interacted with MURAL, by participating in our online events, by learning from our content, or by getting extra help from our team.” But think of all those empty meeting rooms!
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Miroverse
Miroverse
Explore the proven workflows, best practices, and projects from Miro users at AJ&Smart, Mailchimp, and many more. There’s no friction now to get started on your next workshop.
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Typology of Design Sprints
Typology of Design Sprints
How Google uses Design Sprints internally and its typology. Really interesting insights from within Google Design. Also, consider joining the Remote Sprinters LinkedIn Group for more.
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Strategy 📈
When Collaboration Boosts Productivity—And When It Doesn’t
For workers struggling with new technology or juggling new obligations like homeschooling or childcare in addition to work, it’s worth reviewing best practices for creating a collaborative work environment.
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Follow These 6 Steps to Bulletproof Your Digital Business Strategy
Follow These 6 Steps to Bulletproof Your Digital Business Strategy
Seeing a couple of examples where products businesses have had to transform fast - from bakeries, to chai tea companies. Here’s 6 steps to help.
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Products are becoming THE strategy for some businesses. CEO Mark Begor said in a news release that new product innovation is at “the center of our strategy.”
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Coolness 😎
Director Kevin Smith On the Importance of Authenticity [VIDEO]
Director Kevin Smith, known for such classic cult films as Clerks, Mallrats, and Dogma, explains why authenticity is the key to success in the film industry and beyond.
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Here's to getting ahead by using your head!
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