Madd Hatter

I know, I know. It’s been a month since the last update. Between the meticulous outfit changes and a healthy dose of procrastination, the “daily” part of the grind took a detour. But we’re back, and the bars are sharper than ever.

This one is for the ones who remember the “real-time” hustle before it was automated. I’ve got the old-school hands but the code stays sharp. While the trends change every hour, the craft stays permanent. I’m not just fitting into the new school; I’m showing them how the lane was built.

How you like me now? ⚡️

Day 22 of rapping about the job hunt until I’m back in the game! 🎤💼

Today, we’re taking it back to the books. If you’re in advertising or copywriting, you know these titles are the foundation of everything we do. From Luke Sullivan’s “Hey Whipple, Squeeze This” to Robert McKee’s “Story,” these are the lessons that keep my creative fire burning while I navigate the unemployment grind.

Being an Associate Creative Director/Copywriter isn’t just a job title—it’s a craft. I’m ready to bring this “Midas touch” and these “monster ideas” to a new team.

Books mentioned in the bars:
• Hey Whipple, Squeeze This - Luke Sullivan
• Pick Me - Nancy Vonk & Janet Kestin
• The Advertising Concept Book - Pete Barry
• The Copywriter’s Toolkit - Margo Berman
• How to be Creative - Neil Pavitt
• The Art of the Pitch - Peter Coughter
• Chasing the Monster Idea - Stefan Mumaw
• Exponential - Jeff Rosenblum
• Contagious - Jonah Berger
• Soulful Art of Persuasion - Jason Harris
• The Copywriter’s Handbook - Robert W. Bly
• Brand Storytelling - Miri Rodriguez
• The 7 Secrets of Creative Radio Advertising - Tony Hertz
• A Self-Help Guide for Copywriters - Dan Nelken
• Story & Dialogue - Robert McKee
• Junior - Thomas Kemeny
• Save the Cat! - Blake Snyder
• Kill the Dog - Paul Guyot
• Copywriting Is... - Andrew Boulton
• The Copy Book (TASCHEN)

Looking for an ACD/Copywriter who knows the classics but writes for the future? Let’s connect!

Day 19: Returning to the Master Chief Collection. 🕹️ There’s no problem a couple of rounds of Co-op with the brother can’t fix. Sometimes you have to spin the clock back to find the energy to keep moving forward.

Anyone else using gaming to keep their sanity during the job hunt? Let’s hear your go-to “reset” game in the comments. 👇

Rap CareerJourney GamerLife Day19

Woke up feeling like a king, went to bed as a ghost in the bank account. Severance is great until COBRA and the credit card companies show up like a collection agency choir. For about 30 minutes, I was “rich” – now I’m back on the grind.

Day 17: COBRA 🐍 The only thing more expensive than a medical bill is the bill to prevent the medical bill. Trying to wrap my head around these premiums while this snake wraps around my neck. Help a rapper out and share this – maybe a recruiter is a fan of reptiles? 🎤💼

I’m Mr. Worldwide. 🌎 One cold email was opened in 4 cities in 3 countries. Is it a VPN or am I just that guy?

Hire me before I start rapping in Dutch or German. 🇳🇱 🇩🇪

¡Culo!