Wisdom for the Modern Architect

by Global Architect

A newsletter for business-oriented architects to feed their curious minds.

Carefully curated by Aitor Arteta.

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🕑 5 Minute Read

Welcome to a new episode of the Wisdom for the Modern Architect series, where I share a dose of ideas, research conclusions, principles, models, books, podcasts, tools, and other random stuff with you, personally curated by myself.

Let’s get started.

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📰 Story of the week

Here I am, thinking about my journey in the complicated world of architecture.

I remember the days when I started my own architecture business.

The nights I couldn't sleep, the tough battles I won, and how I never gave up.

It all comes rushing back to me…

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I had to juggle tasks like finding clients and managing finances.

I had to figure out everything by myself.

It was like solving puzzles in a mysterious labyrinth.

But with every setback, I gained valuable experience.

Just like John Wick, who never gave up despite the odds, I pushed through the difficulties.

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This is what I learned:

• What John Wick can teach desperate architects.

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🦸‍♂️ Influencer of the week

Influencers are natural people, like you and me, who make an extraordinary job, and have the ability to inspire and lead with example.

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In this episode:

• Glenn McHardie

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Glenn has over 26 years of Business and Architectural experience.

He has owned numerous businesses as an architect and business coach.

He's also been successful as a practice General Manager and is an active property investor.

That’s why has extensive training and business experience in running professional practices.

Another John Wick.

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📘 Book of the week

Reading books is like sucking other minds that have already been in your place.

Why should you reinvent the wheel when someone else is showing you the way?

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The book I recommend you to read:

• How to Win Friends and Influence People

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Ever thought about getting better at talking and working with people?

Let me tell you about a super helpful book called "How to Win Friends and Influence People" by Dale Carnegie.

Now, I know it's not about architecture.

But trust me, it can seriously level up your architecture career.

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🛠️ Tool of the week

Digital tools that will make you a more productive architect, producing more using less effort.

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The tool I reviewed this week:

• Holded

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As the business owner of an architecture business I had a lot of business problems

Holded helped me to put together my money, projects, and contacts, so I didn’t have to search everywhere.

It's was a trusty guide helping me through the confusing world of business.

Try it, use it, and let me know what you think.

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📝 Posts of the week

Top-notch architects are always learning.

These publications give you direct access to my experiences, where I share my views.

Much like having a mentor to guide you through today's complex challenges.

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The best posts of the week are:

• The Power of Mentorship
• How to fast track your architecture business
• Win People to Your Way of Thinking

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Use these posts to find new relationships, engage with other people and learn new things.

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♟️ Quote of the week

Quotes make you reflect and think.

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The quote of the week was:

• Guidance today, success tomorrow

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What was you first thought when you read it?

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❤️ Health message of the week

Your health is the most important thing you need to take care of.

Above anything else. Including your architectural career. It's not worth it.

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Here is the highlight of the week:

• Successful architects have mental health issues too

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I’ve been there.

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💎 Business of the week

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This most valuable business of the week is:

• Talloc

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Improve the way you spend your most valuable asset with Talloc

Score your daily actions against your ideal intentions and see how your time is truly allocated.

Make every day your best day.

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🔐 Membership

For those who enjoyed this content, this is just the tip of the iceberg.

There's more value inside the Global Architect Membership, an exclusive area where you will have full access to all the content, including the Notion databases, challenges and resources to apply into your business.

Reading free stuff is ok. But putting this concepts into practice, growing your business, making money is even greater.

That's what we do inside.

I'll let you discover it.

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