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Build a labyrinth, not a funnel

Kening Zhu on prioritizing process, adventure, and pathways — over metrics and conversions.

Stephen Knezovich
Love this entire post by Kening Zhu, but this quote hit the hardest:

“When you create something that isn’t a lead magnet, an SEO-optimized blog post, an attention-grabbing email title, or a highly sharable, digestible social post — you’re made to feel like you’re wasting your time. Under the logic of a marketing funnel, any creativity that does not lead to profit seems inefficient and anxiety-provoking, at best. At worst, in your most existential moments, it feels totally meaningless.”

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