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Elke dag dat je leeft, heb je een keuze hoe je naar het leven en de gebeurtenissen wilt kijken. Hoe langer ik leef, hoe meer ik besef hoe belangrijk het is om de juiste 'levenshouding' te kiezen. Het is belangrijker dan je verleden, je opleiding of je financiële situatie. Het is ook belangrijker dan wat andere mensen denken, zeggen of doen, en het is belangrijker dan je uiterlijk, je talent of je vaardigheden. Je houding ten opzichte van jezelf en het leven zal succes maken of breken en het verschil maken tussen een gelukkig thuis en een ellendig thuis. Ik ben ervan overtuigd dat het leven voor tien procent bestaat uit wat mij overkomt en negentig procent uit hoe ik erop reageer. https://becomedamngood.com/nl/een-verdomd-goede-mindset/het-portret-van-de-geest-hoe-jouw-houding-jou-en-je-leven-definieert/ #groeien #ondernemer #depressie #aboveinspiration #inspireren #aanmoedigen #motivatie #inspiratie #bemoediging #geluk #gelukkig

Every day you live, you have a choice of how you want to view life and its events. The longer I live, the more I realize how important it is to choose the right 'attitude toward life'. It is more important than your past, your education, or your financial situation. It is also more important than what other people think or say or do, and it is more important than your appearance, your talent, or your skills. Your attitude towards yourself and life will make or break your endeavors and make the difference between a happy home and a miserable home. I am convinced that life consists of ten percent of what happens to me and ninety percent of how I respond to it. https://becomedamngood.com/a-damn-good-mindset/the-portrait-of-the-mind-how-your-attitude-defines-you-and-your-life/ #grow #entrepreneur #depression #aboveinspiration #inspire #encourage #motivation #inspiration #encouragement

Become Damn Good is a platform where you can read and watch everything you need to become the best version of yourself. Both in business and in life. Become Damn Good is an initiative of Mindd, a digital agency with a purpose. After 30 years of developing strategies, and campaigns for leading brands such as Samsung, HTC, T-Mobile, and many others, we know there is more to us than commerce. Namely backing businesses that support the Meaningful Profit idea and walk the golden middle ground between the profit and non-profit sectors. In doing so, they take care of a profitable business, the well-being of their employees, and the world around them. In other words, becoming damn good in an economic and social sense. And the inspiration on this site can get you started. Do you prefer personal (strategic) advice, a campaign, or (re)branding? Then feel free to contact us via Mindd.eu https://becomedamngood.com/ #entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #startup #startupsuccess #startups #purpose #communicationskills #communication #creativity #creativitydevelopment #seo #seotips #mindset

A damn good startup is one that, in addition to making a profit, also considers the well-being of employees, their customers, society, and nature. Even for a damn good startup, a content marketing strategy is crucial to its success and online visibility. A good content marketing strategy can help a startup establish the brand, reach the target audience, and generate leads. The content plan is not substantially different than for any other type of business, but there are a few points that deserve extra attention. https://becomedamngood.com/damn-good-seo/content-that-matters-how-to-build-a-content-strategy-for-a-damn-good-startup/ #seo #seotips #contentcreator #contentcreation #contentstrategy #contentstrategytips

Author Page: With the rise of AI and AI-created content, Google is putting more emphasis on content created by real people. They do this by prioritizing first-hand experience, but also by looking at the author’s page, for example. Google wants to know the author’s credentials so that the algorithm can better estimate what authority the author has in a particular field. While Google does not explicitly ban the use of AI tools like Chat GPT, they do see a proliferation of automatically generated content being published that they are not always happy with. Often there is no depth and little relevance and the content is published just to add new content. A strategy, by the way, that will not work in the long run and can probably even result in penalties that will reduce the site’s overall ranking. https://becomedamngood.com/damn-good-seo/author-pages-and-seo-a-strategic-response-to-ai-content-creation/ Google E.E.A.T. https://becomedamngood.com/damn-good-seo/the-extra-e-in-googles-e-e-a-t-why-first-hand-experience-counts-in-seo/ Markup & Structured Data: https://becomedamngood.com/damn-good-seo/structured-data-and-schema-markup-essential-elements-for-seo-success/ #authors #seo #seotips #author #searchengineoptimization #onlinemarketing #contentmarketing #contentcreator

The entrepreneurial secrets that paved the way for billion-dollar empires! Governments aim to regulate climate impact and social responsibility, but is it entrepreneurs who hold the key to change? Copy the mindset of visionaries like Steve Jobs, Richard Branson, and Nick Swinburne, who mastered this dilemma decades ago. https://becomedamngood.com/a-damn-good-business/3-essential-questions-for-every-entrepreneur-going-beyond-profit/ #purposefulwork #positiveimpact #entrepreneur #entrepreneurmindset #purpose #purposeful #startup #meaningfulwork #WealthyEntrepreneur #ImpactfulSuccess #BillionDollarQuestions #EntrepreneurialImpact #WealthThroughImpact #SuccessFormula #EntrepreneurialWealth #ImpactfulBusiness #RedefineSuccess #QuestionstoRiches

According to Google, there are several effective ways to share firsthand experiences and establish trust. In this video, we explore the number one method: sharing your personal experiences. Learn how to write about your experiences, incorporate insights, and share valuable lessons. By doing so, you'll make your content more authentic, relevant, and appealing to both viewers and search engines. Discover the secrets to building trust online and boosting your content's visibility today! #GoogleTips #TrustBuilding #AuthenticContent #OnlinePresence #seoinsights https://becomedamngood.com/damn-good-seo/the-extra-e-in-googles-e-e-a-t-why-first-hand-experience-counts-in-seo/

In 2014, Google introduced E-A-T which stands for Expertise, Authority, and Trustworthiness (trustworthiness). These three pillars are the fundaments on which the quality of an article could be better determined. In December 2022, it added an extra E which stands for Experience and this is an important development as a counterpart to AI-generated content. Why is E-E-A-T so Important for SEO? Google wants to give information to its users that is trustworthy. They have several ways to do that, but one of the most important is E-E-A-T. https://becomedamngood.com/damn-good-seo/understanding-e-a-t-expertise-authoritativeness-and-trustworthiness-in-seo/ https://becomedamngood.com/damn-good-seo/the-extra-e-in-googles-e-e-a-t-why-first-hand-experience-counts-in-seo/ #seo #seotips #searchengineoptimization #onlinemarketing #googlealgorithm

When we are young, we learn from our parents that it is important to say sorry when we have done something wrong. When two kids fight, we teach them both to say sorry to make up for it. No matter who started the fight. Misunderstanding the meaning of the word ‘sorry’ can make it difficult for some people to say sorry. Because the word covers much more than just reconciliation between two friends or saying that we did something wrong. https://becomedamngood.com/damn-good-communication/why-is-it-difficult-for-some-people-to-say-theyre-sorry/ #sorry #communicationskills #connectionmatters #feelhappy #relationshipadvice #apology #apologized #howtosaysorry

The Surprising Benefits of Taking Breaks at Work Do you ever feel guilty for taking a break at work? You’re not alone. Many people feel like they should be constantly working, even during lunch breaks or downtime. But did you know that taking breaks at work can actually be beneficial for your productivity and well-being? It may seem counterintuitive, but research has shown that taking regular breaks can actually increase productivity, and improve focus, playfulness, and creativity. In fact, many successful people swear by the power of taking breaks, from business leaders like Richard Branson to artists like Salvador Dali. So why are breaks so important? For one, our brains aren’t designed to focus on one task for hours on end. Taking a break allows our minds to rest and recharge so that when we return to work, we’re more focused and efficient. Additionally, breaks can help prevent burnout and reduce stress, which can have a negative impact on both our physical and mental health. https://becomedamngood.com/a-damn-good-business/breaks-at-work-can-boost-productivity-and-well-being/ #productivity #efficiency #entrepreneur #employeeengagement #employees #jobsatisfaction #takingabreak #freetime #enjoylife #enjoylifedaily #stressfree #stressfreelife #stressfreemind #creativity

As entrepreneurs or business leaders, you are facing challenging times. Governments increasingly want to regulate in terms of companies’ climate impact, social responsibility, and other issues that do not directly contribute to profits. But is this really the role of government? By definition, shouldn’t entrepreneurs and leaders be asking themselves some questions that would make government intervention not even necessary? We think so and have three questions we think every entrepreneur and leader should ask themselves. Being a socially or socially responsible entrepreneur may seem like something of our time, but entrepreneurs like Steve Jobs, Richard Branson, and Nick Swinmurn were asking themselves the same questions decades ago. The result? Many huge companies making Damn good money AND doing Damn good for the world and society. https://becomedamngood.com/a-damn-good-business/3-essential-questions-for-every-entrepreneur-going-beyond-profit/ #purposefulwork #positiveimpact #entrepreneur #entrepreneurmindset #purpose #purposeful #startup #meaningfulwork

Learn how to handle criticism and feedback – at work – to grow. The benefits of criticism and feedback are enormous if you know how to deal with them. Therefore ignore the style of feedback and only listen to the intention of what is said. Giving feedback is like giving a gift. To grow, we need to be able to handle criticism and feedback. As children, we learn a lot and very quickly from our mistakes. To learn to walk, you have to fall and often so. The more often you fall, the sooner you know how to go step by step to the next phase. Learning to run. And if you flip that cup of lemonade, you won’t have any lemonade anymore, so we learn to handle the cup. Without feedback, we don’t learn as fast as we could. If we – through our behavior – completely diminish the amount of feedback we receive, there is a danger that we will stop learning. https://becomedamngood.com/damn-good-communication/all-criticism-and-feedback-at-work-make-us-grow/ #feedback #learning #communicationskills #communication #selfdevelopment #resillience #selfimprovement

Research has proven that spoken words have power and a great impact on your mindset. Complimenting someone brings a smile to their face. Calling someone a rotten fish can cause anger. So far we know that words can have a direct impact on our behavior. But research by Kathleen Vohs, among others, shows that words we use every day have a much more profound and more significant impact on our lives than we sometimes think. The words we say and think make a significant difference to ourselves and others. https://becomedamngood.com/damn-good-communication/the-power-of-spoken-words-on-your-mindset/ #mindovermatter #communicationskills #feelhappy #feelhappyfeelgood #optimism #positiveaffirmations #positivevibes #positivity

In the workplace, positive priming involves the use of positive words or messages to activate positive emotions. This can lead to greater levels of happiness, satisfaction, and motivation on the work floor. The work environment can be a challenging place, with constant demands, pressure to perform, and difficult colleagues or bosses. However, there are strategies that employers and employees can use to promote happiness and well-being in the workplace, and one of these strategies is positive priming. https://becomedamngood.com/damn-good-communication/the-power-of-positive-priming-positive-words-can-boost-workplace-happiness/ #priming #communicationskills #employeeengagement #positivity #companyculture #positivevibes #positiveenergy #positiveaffirmations #communication

As an entrepreneur, you juggle numerous responsibilities and must stay informed on a wide range of topics. Often, SEO falls to the bottom of this list and is subsequently outsourced. Given its specialized nature, many prefer to trust experts in the field. However, without some understanding, how can you assess the performance of an SEO agency? This video offers a basic checklist to help you gauge whether an agency is truly delivering value for your investment. Index: 00:00 Introduction 02:50 Check the quality and growth of your organic traffic 05:06 Check your keyword clouds and meta information 06:32 Check your blog posts and pages for titles, sub-titles, and in-depth information 07:50 Check your site health 08:54 Check your site speed 10:00 Check your structured data / Schema.org 11:09 Bonus tip - Check your backlinks 12:23 When in doubt, ask for a second opinion Read the full article: https://becomedamngood.com/damn-good-seo/how-do-you-evaluate-your-seo-agencys-performance-a-handy-checklist/ Semrush: https://www.semrush.com/ Sitespeed: https://pagespeed.web.dev/ Structured data: https://validator.schema.org/ SEO Agency: https://mindd.eu/ #Entrepreneur #SEO #OutsourcedSEO #SEOChecklist #AgencyPerformance #DigitalMarketing #SEOTips #BusinessInsights

Gentle leadership focuses on leading with empathy, kindness, and understanding while still maintaining authority and achieving results. Gentle leadership is a leadership style that prioritizes compassion, humility, and empathy. It involves leading with kindness, understanding, and respect for others, creating a nurturing and supportive environment. Gentle leaders seek to build strong relationships with their team members and inspire them through positive reinforcement and encouragement. They value open communication, collaboration, and inclusivity. https://becomedamngood.com/a-damn-good-leader/gentle-leadership-ways-to-be-the-best-kind-of-leader/ #gentleleadership #leadership #leadershipinspiration #leadershipdevelopment #leadership101

Every startup, at different stages, demands a specific kind of talent. Often, it's not about the educational background or a polished CV. Instead, it's about the mindset, passion, and audacity to dream big to build a great team. 🚀 Disruptive Mindset: For early-stage startups, disruptive, open-minded individuals bring rapid and groundbreaking innovation. 👩‍🎓 Avoiding the Traditional Path: Larger company veterans or fresh graduates may be too accustomed to standard ways. Seek out the unconventional minds. 📝 Unbeaten Paths: My advertising agency's success hinged on the non-traditional backgrounds of our team. It's not always about the degree but the unique perspective they bring. 📸 First 30 Employees: Discover how a simple university note led to the creation of a revolutionary city guide way before Google Street View. 🔗 Networking: Cultivating a vast network is invaluable. Direct referrals often lead to better matches than sifting through hundreds of CVs. 💬 Social Media's Role: If I started today, leveraging social media would be vital. Authenticity and passion shared online can attract like-minded talent. 🌐 Startup Culture: Even if you're solo, your startup has a culture. Recognize it and ensure it aligns with potential hires. #StartupJourney #HiringTips #EntrepreneurLife #StartupCulture #DisruptiveInnovation #Networking #StartupSuccess #teamwork #startup

Learn how to speak from the heart by mastering Nonviolent Communication. Avoid conflicts, create deeper connections with people in private and business life, and learn how to express yourself in a natural way. Nonviolent Communication is an approach to communication developed by psychologist Marshall Rosenberg in the 1960s. Based on the ideas of empathy, compassion, and understanding, the concept aims to communicate in a way that allows everyone to express their needs in a respectful and non-threatening way. CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 00:23 The Four Pillars of Nonviolent Communication 01:56 Techniques of Nonviolent Communication 05:15 The Downside of Nonviolent Communication 07:41 The Fifth Pillar of Nonviolent Communication 08:05 The Benefits of Nonviolent Communication 09:29 What if Nonviolent Communication doesn't seem to work? https://becomedamngood.com/damn-good-communication/speaking-from-the-heart-embracing-nonviolent-communication/ #nonviolentcommunication #nonviolence #communicationskills #communication #empathy #motivational #BenSteenstra #BecomeDamnGood

If you ignore the insights shared in this film, you risk losing up to 90% of your organic traffic in just a few months. FROM SEO TRICKS TO KICK-ASS CONTENT: THE ROLE OF AI IN FUTURE RANKINGS. No one has a working crystal ball, so predicting the future always remains challenging. However, we can look at the recent developments in the integration of AI within search engines. We can also observe how Google has adjusted its algorithm accordingly. With this information, we can make cautious assumptions about how to rank in 2024 and 2025 with content published today. I believe that these new developments will encourage companies in a positive way to publish better, more honest, authentic, and informative content. https://becomedamngood.com/damn-good-seo/from-seo-tricks-to-kick-ass-content-the-role-of-ai-in-future-rankings/ #SEOPredictions #AIinSEO #FutureOfSEO #GoogleRankings2025 #SEORevolution #QualityContentMatters #SEO2024 #AIandSearch #ContentIsKing #SEOShifts #OrganicTrafficInsights #SEOFutureTrends #AuthenticContent #RethinkSEO #SearchAlgorithmChanges #seo

Have you ever wondered if the job you're seeking truly resonates with your heart? Or are you merely focusing on the paycheck at the end of the month? Believe me, I've been there, and today, I want to share a revelation with you. Life's too short to chase paychecks. But what if you could have both a fulfilling job and a decent paycheck? Impossible? I promise it isn't. Remember, you'll likely spend more hours at your job than with your loved ones. You wouldn’t choose a life partner based on their bank balance, so why pick a job solely for its salary? Let me share a story with you. https://becomedamngood.com/a-damn-good-mindset/connect-with-your-heart-instead-of-your-wallet-finding-fulfilling-jobs/ #FulfillingCareer #goodjobs #JobSatisfaction #FindYourPassion #jobs #MeaningfulWork #PurposeDrivenJob #ChooseHappiness #CareerPassion #LifeBeyondSalary

Blogging in the Age of Social Media: 20 Mistakes You Can't Afford to Make! Wondering if blogging still holds its ground in the TikTok and Instagram era? Do you doubt if people still read online? We've got the answers! 🔍 Discover: Why blogging is STILL a powerhouse for organic traffic. The role of search engines in an age dominated by social media. The 20 common pitfalls bloggers face and how to steer clear of them. https://becomedamngood.com/damn-good-seo/blogging-in-a-social-media-area-20-essential-mistakes-to-avoid/ #seo #seotips #contentmarketing #blogging #bloggers

With the rise of AI, many rules within Google's ranking algorithm have changed. The days when you could rank high with just a few quality backlinks are gone. Now, it's all about top-notch content written by a credible expert in the field. https://becomedamngood.com/damn-good-seo/googles-seo-criteria-july-2023-ranking-factors-update/ https://becomedamngood.com/damn-good-seo/how-we-reached-googles-top-10-in-just-one-day/ https://becomedamngood.com/damn-good-seo/riding-the-ai-wave-how-googles-algorithm-changes-affect-your-seo/ #seo #ranking #onlinemarketing #google #ai #contentmarketing #AIChanges #GoogleAlgorithm #SEOShift #ContentIsKing #ExpertInsight

The question of whether you can rank within Google’s top 10 for a competitive keyword in just one day often doesn’t get a straightforward ‘yes’ or ‘no’. However, based on our experience, we can confirm that we’ve achieved this feat multiple times. While it is possible, it’s not always guaranteed. #seo #seotips #ranking #searchengineoptimization #number1 #contentmarketing #becomedamngood https://becomedamngood.com/damn-good-seo/how-we-reached-googles-top-10-in-just-one-day/

Elon Musk heeft een standpunt ingenomen dat in de kern de vrijheid van meningsuiting verdedigt. In een bericht op zijn eigen social media platform, dat onlangs is omgedoopt tot X, verkondigde hij een bijzondere belofte. Iedereen die oneerlijk wordt behandeld door hun werkgever op basis van een post, een like of een comment op zijn platform, krijgt van X de rechtszaakkosten vergoed. Daarbij heeft hij expliciet vermeld dat hier geen limiet aan zit. Lees meer: https://becomedamngood.com/nl/een-verdomd-goede-onderneming/elon-musk-vs-censuur-de-baanbrekende-belofte-van-platform-x/ #elon_musk #freedomofspeech #twitter #becomedamngood

Transform yourself in just 66 days by effortlessly doing good and becoming a better version of yourself. Doing good. Everyone does it from time to time. Some just more often and more consciously than others. But why do we actually do it? Research shows that it is in human nature to do good and that we also do it for ourselves. Not to show how good we are, but because, among other things, it makes us happier, wiser, and healthier. So while doing good it enriches the world around you as well as yourself! Start giving a damn inspires you to take the initiative every day to do a little good yourself. You get practical tips and the probing questions help you effortlessly do good even more consciously. We challenge you to do good for 66 days until your behavior has become a habit and you also become a better version of yourself. Written by: Ben Steenstra & Nicci Severens An initiative of: www.becomedamngood.com #66DayChallenge #TransformYourself #EffortlessGoodness #BecomeABetterYou #DoGoodFeelGood #EverydayGoodDeed #SelfEnrichment #HabitOfKindness #InspireToGive #PracticalKindnessTips #FromGoodToBetter #SelfInitiative #MindfulKindness #HealthierHappierWiser #MakeADifference #StartGiving #PutYourselfFirst #Bensteenstra