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Got Sonder?

The wonder of sonder...

Phil Gerbyshak (he/him)
Sep 15, 2023
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So, there I was, settling into yet another Zoom-o-rama, complete with familiar names and profile pics. But this time, I felt a wave of enlightenment roll over me. It was like the universe whispered, "Dude, it's called Sonder!"

The Marvel-ous Universe of Sonder πŸ¦Έβ€β™‚οΈ

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Imagine every Zoom window is like its own Marvel movieβ€”action-packed, bursting with drama, laughter, and occasional explosions! You see, "sonder" is this awe-inspiring awareness that every individual you spy through those virtual windows has a life as dynamic and riveting as a summer blockbuster. Everyone's the Iron Man or Black Widow of their own thrilling epic, grappling with their unique hurdles and conquests. Yeah, it's the Infinity Stone that's been missing from my worldview!

Sonder: A Slow Burn Series πŸŽ₯

My trip down the Sonder lane wasn't a 'snap-your-fingers-and-it-happens' kind of deal. It was more like binge-watching a gripping TV series; each episode drew me deeper. Especially in this era where "WFH" is the new "BRB," I was magnetically pulled toward sonder. It was like finding the ultimate Easter eggβ€”a hidden bridge linking the pixelated faces to a galaxy of empathy.

Sonder: The Interactive Game πŸ•Ή

In between closing deals and casual hangouts in the Zoom-o-sphere, I leveled up my "Sonder XP." Picture it: You're scanning those virtual visages and imagining them as characters in an expansive RPGβ€”each with their own quests, achievements, and obstacles. Sonder morphed from this high-brow philosophical nugget into a real-life cheat code for connecting with people.

Sonder & The Jedi Council of Relationships 🌌

Enter sonder, and bam! My life's like an expanded Star Wars universe! In sales, it's like mastering Jedi mind tricks to genuinely tune into clients as fellow co-stars, not just extras in my storyline. On the friendship front, it's like adding 4K resolution to the depth and colors of my understanding, even when my buddies are light-years away.

The Boardroom of Empathy & Collaboration πŸ—‚

Don't think I left out the leadership angle. Sonder is the ultimate executive toolkit for virtual boss-moves. When you get the layered complexities of your remote team, it's like upgrading your management software. You can personalize your approach, kind of like setting up a surround-sound system that plays to each member's rhythm, creating a jam session of empathy, respect, and teamwork.

Sonder: The Life-Enhancing Augmented Reality Goggles πŸ₯½

Zooming is no longer a spectator sport for me. It's like putting on AR goggles and peeking into different dimensions, seeing snippets of the grand tapestries that are other people's lives. It's not about snooping; it's about celebrating the glorious, shared epic that is humanity.

Sonder: More Than A Buzzword, It's A Lifestyle πŸš€

So, here's my call-to-action. Think of sonder as your secret weapon, an emotional Swiss Army knife for the digital age. It's not just some buzzword; it's like a framework for your soul. And hey, if you're up for it, join me on this incredible quest to make the Internetβ€”and the worldβ€”a place teeming with empathy and understanding.

So, what do you say, my friend? Ready to practice some sonder and make the virtual world your playground of connectedness? πŸŒπŸ’«

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