Work

In-person work has a profound impact on personal development, which has been eroded in the wake of widespread Post-Covid remote work adoption. The spontaneous interaction and relationship-building that physical presence at the office once fostered are now largely gone, removing an important source of self-awareness, personal development, and our sense of belonging. While productivity can be achieved remotely, the deeper human aspects of work — trust, purpose, and self-discovery — are best cultivated through in-person engagement.

A car is transportation incarnated as a product, whereas a taxi is transportation incarnated as a service. A house is shelter-as-a-product, whereas an AirBnB is shelter-as-a-service. Understanding the difference between these two types of offerings will help you draw parallels with your business and point the way to the creation of a more compelling offering in the marketplace.