Ever observed the compelling urge we humans have to fill empty spaces?

by Jan 22, 2024

Ever observed the compelling urge we humans have to fill empty spaces?

You’ve got an empty room—you run to buy furniture. 🛋️

Your calendar looks too vacant—you invent tasks. 🗓️

Got a large office? You’re in a rush to pack it with people. 🏢

We’ve become masters at creating solutions for non-existent problems. 🧩

Now, imagine the magic in redefining this norm.

Imagine being an ‘Action Minimalist.’ 🚶‍♂️

Instead of aimlessly filling spaces, we take a pause. We assess what genuinely needs our attention, and then we act. 🌟

We stop treading water and begin making purposeful strides. 🏊

The question changes from ‘how can I make this better’ to ‘what problems truly need solving.’

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Remy van Duijkeren

Remy van Duijkeren

Power Platform Advisor

Microsoft Power Platform Advisor with over 25 years of experience in IT with a focus on (marketing) automation and integration.

Helping organizations with scaling their business by automating processes on the Power Platform (Dynamics 365).

Expert in Power Platform, Dynamics 365 (Marketing & Sales) and Azure Integration Services. Giving advice and strategy consultancy.

Services:
– Strategy and tactics advise
– Automating and integrating

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