It was a cool evening, and I was walking my furry friend Moose between a long day of content work and a late-night music session. I popped in my earbuds and stumbled on an old interview — Christoph Waltz on Charlie Rose discussing Inglourious Basterds. Just background chatter — until Waltz said something that hit hard:
“You gave me back my vocation.”
Not career — vocation. That word hit me.
Most businesses treat summer like a coast. The pace slows. Decisions get deferred. Big moves get pushed to September. That’s a mistake.
Because while your competitors hit pause, you could be building the foundation for your next leap. The best brands don’t wait for the noise to start again — they use the quiet to get ahead.
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Inspired by Bohemian Rhapsody, I reflected on how and why Freddie Mercury became a living legend, and continues to be celebrated as one of music’s greatest performers of all time. I believe it goes beyond his inimitable voice and songwriting abilities. Mercury had vision, and in a world of conformity, he boldly did things his way — he was his own creation. Whether you’re a creative, entrepreneur, or just want to live a fuller life, we can all take a page from the icon.
