I'm young and work. This video speaks to me 😅

Nice video. HOWEVER, you said something false by saying OR is not a law, when it IS a law. The law of parsimony as you stated from the beginning. And there's no way to apply OR or use it wrong. Rather, those are cases of MISapplying it or MISusing it. Better yet actually not using it while thinking that you're using it. But thanks for explaining that you must try to gather all facts & evidence beforehand.

Income School saved my life during the 2018 😅😅😅

Great dissection, love this

Thanks Mike. I only work locally and have a decent amount of five star google reviews. My business is an expensive labour intensive service (not for everyone) making bespoke curtains and blinds and I have a new wordpress site which now I need to ‘optimise’. I have been told to work on the snippet and descriptions and to title every photo I use (easy to right click and add). Is it worth writing blogs any more? I feel you are going to tell me to write a monthly newsletter and send directly to my past clients.. I could, but I hate being so pushy. What to do? I don’t want to attract people looking for cheap curtains. Waste of time.

I only know seo though.

One thing I feel like you didn't address is people are still going to search for companies' products and services. Not just branded searches, but also to make decisions on which ones to go with and with new companies, products, and services coming out all the time, how do you expect Google to "not need us" anymore and just create its own content "knowing" which companies, products, or services to recommend? You may argue that Google will just push authoritative brands, but I don't think people are going to always want that. I think with the rise of AI and authoritative brands always being pushed, people are going to seek out smaller, unique businesses in the same way people are seeking out more authentic content through forums, podcasts, influencers, etc.

wrong - you cant state something is a fact when it is not. We are doing fine over here. While SEO may be dead for you, it is certainly not for us. It is maybe dead for you with your apparent limited skill set. Try continuing education instead of whining "this weight is way to heavy.

Good information, thank you Mike, greeting from Hurghada Egypt

Really clever explanation and no unnecessary verbiage! Respect! + subscription

I agree with you wholeheartedly that Adobe needs more competition but I'm not sure what you're trying to accomplish with this video. Why does anyone need to watch this long-winded speech about your rationale for "leaving Adobe", with no substantial discussion included on what software alternatives you're using, what kind of learning curve was involved, and how effective they have been for you? It doesn't matter if you already put up a separate video about those other topics. That would mean that this speech-video is just click-bait to watch other videos. Why not just join all of the videos together or form a playlist? In case you haven't guessed, your "Leaving Adobe" video popped up in my KZbin feed because I had been looking at Adobe-alternatives videos. This video was my first disappointment. Unlike others, it offered no practical value for me. This is a frequent problem with certain computer geeks with a channel on KZbin: they are so busy projecting a self-portrait of accomplishment and expertise that they forget the viewers may be looking for something of practical value. You want people to understand why you are leaving Adobe? Try showing what alternatives you found and how well they work for you, and what strategy you used to transition away from Adobe. Otherwise, it's just another "I am sick of Adobe" rant.

Hi, I recently came across your KZbin channel and have been deeply impressed by the clarity and depth of your discussions. As someone who often processes life experiences through words, I find your content incredibly valuable. Your ability to explore topics in depth but also concisely has resonated with me. This message is partially a response to a question you posed and partially a personal reflection inspired by your thoughts. I pre-emptively apologise for the long message, but I hope there is some value here for you. On a personal note, my impression of you, based on about 40 minutes of your videos, is that you have an incredibly well-founded moral compass shaped by deep thought and perhaps a lot of soul-searching. It seems to me that you've refined yourself into someone you are proud to be, and that comes across with your self portrayal. I suspect your upbringing may have been somewhat unconventional, influencing how you see and interact with the world. Whatever the case, your sense of focus and purpose shines through, which I find deeply attractive-perhaps because it contrasts with areas of aimlessness in my own life. To give you some context about me: I’m 32 years old, originally from Brazil, and have been living in London since the age of 12. I share a flat with my partner and brother. Financial ambition has never been a major driving force in my life, so my career has always been a lower priority. I’m currently working as a gardener, but my professional journey has been varied-I’ve worked as a photographer, recruiter, and marketeer, among other roles. I’ve lacked a mentor or sense of purpose to guide me into a particular industry or role, especially after my father passed away when I was just entering the professional world. No specific career path has ever strongly called to me, leaving me increasingly disillusioned by this lack of direction. The question of personal values never strongly occurred to me, but you brought a profound realisation through this video. Where I currently work, there is no solid culture, staff is scattered and often demotivated. The company does not work on staff morale at all, and offering the minimal in terms of benefits as well as salary, they get a very unhappy workforce. This seems to be an industry standard. And it is a shame because gardening has everything to be one of the most satisfying jobs I can think of. My true passion is learning, particularly through auditory means. Recently, I’ve been immersed in history, though over the years I’ve explored many unrelated topics, with the longest-running interest being the philosophy of life-which is why your channel resonates so deeply with me. Despite all this learning, I haven’t yet found a way to fully capitalize on the knowledge and wisdom I’ve gained. Right now, I’m at a point of severe crisis. I feel stuck in a job I have little interest in and am struggling with resentment toward my employer (which is not a position I want be in), largely due to a misalignment of values. Your discussion of the importance of value alignment between employer and employee struck a chord with me. It helped me see the environment I am in, and that the root of my disdain is more complex than I previously thought. This misalignment has opened my eyes to why I feel so disconnected and has inspired me to reflect more deeply on my circumstances. But more importantly, it has given me a tool of analysis for future workplaces. This is a very long message already, so I'll just conclude with profound gratitude. Thank you.

Well said Mike 🙌🏾

The video is great, informative!

I was disgusted that Adobe tricked me into an annual subscription, and charging me even if I wanted to cancel halfway through. On top of that, they don’t have a way to send email, only phone numbers. This is so inaccessible for international clients.

I've used Adobe for many years as an artist, when they sold us out I stopped using ALL of their crap. Subscribe to software that I bought? FU Adobe I'm out......

Inbound marketing is like dating, while outbound feels more like speed dating. You’ve got to know how to play both sides to get the best results. It’s the same with MailsAI, which helps with your email campaigns for better outreach.

Personally, I would define strategic thinking as "the generation of an integrated set of decisions and insights that creates a sustainable advantage towards realising a worthy ideal, and superior value relative to the competition"

Thge optical adjustment of paragraphs for book and magazine layout in Indesign is still unmatched. But if you don't care about typography ...

Excellent coverage. I have been mentioning the same from the last 3 months to my clients. It’s time for out of the box marketing strategies based on first principle thinking.

Appreciate the non-fluff straightforward approach. Was a great review for me. Thank you!

Appreciate the non-fluff straightforward approach. Was a great review for me. Thank you!

So many videos about artists quitting Adobe yet their subscribers and revenue still increases. I'm also leaving adobe . Tomorrow is the last day

i love your content. i'm new in the workforce working in data and strategy, have a big personal business/artistic idea, and your channel is honestly the first time i have found content that gives practical advice on how to hone an extremely big picture oriented, creative mind. i have been finding it tough to know when to zoom in and out and how to take action with very layered and innovative concepts. this is great, i love the commentary on iteration and context etc!

Thank you for explaining everything so clearly. Everything is very clear. Like for the explanation.

Work in the government it's 100% better, less stress, more stability, less competition. Work in private companies it's a nightmare

Because I graduated from college last December and all they thought was SEO, marketing mix, buyer journey n etc. No GEO

You putting this up for free is actually clutch - praise to you

Thank you uncle Mike🙏you seem honest and transparent

Thanks Mike! This is very helpful

Women want to be mothers but they don't always want to depend completely on men. Men have abused that position too much as I'm sure you're aware. In the 70s some feminists actually argued that men and women could stay in their respective spheres BUT society should pay mothers for their labor in the home. Giving mothers money only they control significantly reduces abuse and allows them and their husbands to quantify the value of their labor at home. At minimum, every SAHM should have a Spousal IRA

SEO is not dead, just changing.

What the heck was Sherlock Holmes doing, then? The solutions were always complex!

Some weeks ago I also deleted my CS6 Photoshop/Illustrator. I didn't go over to subscription so I just stayed with CS6. But I could not upgrade my OS on Apple for years because of that. I finally dumped Adobe and got Affinity Designer - and upgraded my computer. Oh, what a relief! Affinity is so easy and lightweight and good enough for a illustrator like me.

I am taking note of this Uncle Mike. Thank you for sharing

6:57 I'd like to add to what you said; Yes, I want the struggle of making Art. But i also want the ease of my tools. I don't want to feel that my tool further hinders my creative process. Making Art is Hard. I want my stone to be hard, not Chisel I will use to cut my vision out from the stone. Good tools leaves a mark that keeps the creative in a driver's seat of their own vision. If you forget what you use when using it to make stuff, it's typically a great tool, i think. Keep the mind in the arts, not the tool you use.

Uncle Mike, this is pure gold. I like the clarity and how you have simplified the terms. You have earned a follower. Thank you so much for all the work you do.

9:49 respect. You're not a boomer you've finally joined the kids in the back of the class complaining, the way the teacher makes them work is inefficient. Congratulations, you've done the hardest thing for humans; change. As Sony used to say(yes i've used vegas pro): "don't settle for good, demand great." And Adobe simply isn't the great tool it used to be.

4:01 it's like that intern that bothers you, looking for ways to help you when you didnt't ask for it and you just wanna scream at them. Leave me alone! When I'll need you I'll call you but until then let me work in peace!

@MikeGastin What about Local SEO for brick and mortar businesses ? Is that in peril?

Who cares about a car brand that's no longer in business? There's no point discussing the quality of their ads, whether they're good or not. If they haven't been producing decent cars for decades, it hardly matters.

Haven't seen anyone address this topic better. Nail on the head.

Informative video

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You putting this up for free is actually clutch - praise to you

SEO is always GREEN if you know how to do that with right steps.

Spammy shitty SEO has always been dead. You cant game the search engines as easy as you once could would be a better title for this.

This is the best video on strategic thinking. Thanks a million!

too much words... too much fat, too much play with flab

Thank you for sharing