Bonus KNOWN Content
Continue the inspirational journey of KNOWN with new case studies, ideas, and tips from author Mark W. Schaefer.

The Human Moat Is Real. But It’s Not Where You Think.
The human moat — a point of leverage and differentiation — seems to have vanished in the AI Era, but there is still a place for accountability and courage.

I use AI. I am not a criminal.
AI detection and legal drama has been all over the news. Can we use AI in a way that doesn’t make us feel like criminals?

Three paths to a personal branding content strategy, one truth
Your personal branding content strategy can serve people, algorithms, or a space in the middle, according to Mark Schaefer.

Starting Over as a Creator: 8 Crucial Lessons For Renewal
Starting from scratch might seem intimidating, but following these eight lessons can fortify your journey as a new content creator.

How Twitter changed my life and career forever
Twenty years ago this week, Twitter made its public debut. Like many new businesses, the real-time communication platform was a happy accident, a side product

The best speaking career advice I ever received
Mark Schaefer shares the best speaking career advice that propelled him onto the world’s biggest stages as a keynote speaker.

I’m driven by desperation (and proud of it)
The world’s most famous business author told me he was driven by desperation and it was an incredibly wise insight.

How to use AI to become a genius
AI can make us smarter but can it push us to new levels of insight and personal achievement? Mark Schaefer shares a case study that shows how we can use AI to become a genius.

Content creators don’t start with “the room”
Most content creators hav a dream of monetizing their audience and building a community. Mark Schaefer and Joe Pulizzi discuss why this is not an overnight achievement.