Monthly Muse: September 2023

Nathaniel Bastin
2 min readSep 30, 2023

Embrace the change.

Feel the shift.

September's Monthly Muse.

Brings a quick autumn lift.

A book I’m currently reading

“Psycho-Cybernetics” by Maxwell Maltz

Description: Maltz was the first researcher and author to explain how the self-image (a term he popularized) has complete control over an individual’s ability to achieve, or fail to achieve, any goal. He developed techniques for improving and managing self-image visualization, mental rehearsal and relaxation which have informed and inspired countless motivational gurus, sports psychologists, and self-help practitioners for more than sixty years.

A brand/marketing lesson I’ve learned

Intention → Obstacle → Jeopardy → Resolution

A timeless sequence for a great story.

Example: Lily set off for her grandmother’s cottage across the meadow; when suddenly a blinding fog and chilling growls threatened her journey…

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Nathaniel Bastin

Full Stack Brand Builder | Published in “The Startup”, “Better Marketing” & “Entrepreneur’s Handbook” | x.com/NB_Branding