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If You’re Trying to Serve Everyone, You’re Really Not Serving Anyone

Author: Taha Malik

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Hope everyone is doing well. Welcome to the next round of the Sunan Weekly Roundup!

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Let’s talk about a common pitfall: trying to please everyone. Whether in business, marketing, or even personal endeavors, the urge to cater to every possible audience can be strong. But here’s the thing: when you stretch yourself too thin trying to serve everyone, you often end up diluting your message or product. It becomes generic, lacking the depth and specificity that truly resonates with any particular group.

Think about it. Successful brands and impactful initiatives stand out because they connect deeply with a specific audience. They understand their audience’s needs, values, and aspirations. They don’t try to be everything to everyone; instead, they focus on being exceptional for their core audience. This focus allows them to create genuine value, build trust, and loyalty.

My Biggest Takeaway: If You’re Trying to Serve Everyone, You’re Really Not Serving Anyone

I’ve come to terms that we’re not meant to please everyone, and that’s completely okay. In marketing, targeting a specific niche enables you to create tailored messages that relate on a deeper level. It’s about understanding your audience so well that your product or service becomes the obvious choice for them. Similarly, organizations thrive when they define their mission and values clearly. By focusing on a specific cause or demographic, they can make a profound impact and attract dedicated supporters.

So, the next time you feel the temptation to broaden your appeal to everyone, pause and consider: Are you diluting your uniqueness? Are you sacrificing depth for breadth? Remember, serving everyone may seem inclusive, but true impact often comes from focusing on who you can serve exceptionally well.

Stay focused, stay authentic, and watch how your efforts resonate more deeply with those who truly matter.

Time to Level up!
–Sajjad Husain, Founder & CEO

Taha Malik

Taha Malik

About the Author
Taha is the guy who makes ideas do a double take. Filmmaker, Creative Associate, and part-time chaos wrangler, he turns scripts, campaigns, and pixels into things people actually notice. When he’s not chasing the perfect shot, he’s probably sipping chai, scrolling memes, or debating plot holes in real life.
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