The Meat Mafia Podcast

Nat Eliason: Blogging as a Business, Helsinki Bus Station Theory, & Seed Oil Sun Burns | MMP #205

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1. Having a great article is more important than perfecting SEO optimization. They prioritized being good writers first and optimizers second.
2. Realizing that living in Chiang Mai for $700 a month can provide a good quality of life. Charging $150 per article can cover the cost of living. Realizing that creating a successful business doesn't always require building a platform like Instagram or Facebook.
3. There are now many more examples of establishing a digital business compared to the past. Copying someone who is already successful can be a strategy to create one's own version of a digital business. The Helsinki bus station theory may offer valuable insights on the topic.
4. When trying to figure out how to do something authentically, it is important to start by emulating someone else's style. Emulating others allows you to learn what works and eventually find your own unique path.
5. Being on platforms like Beehive or Substack can be beneficial for different types of content. Being willing to experiment and adapt to changes is important in the online world. Copying others can be a helpful strategy for overcoming imposter syndrome. Dealing with imposter syndrome can be an ongoing challenge.
6. Imposter syndrome is something the speaker has been dealing with recently. The Dunning Kruger effect describes the phenomenon of feeling like you know less as you get better. Having confidence can be beneficial. Embracing the cringe is a popular concept.
7. The full review recommendation of the book is not received by the speaker. In order to grow and market effectively, it may be necessary to use tactics that are uncomfortable or annoying. Some people may find marketing tactics to be annoying or too focused on promotion.
8. Starting small and simple is important when it comes to taking health seriously. Meeting people where they are and gradually introducing them to new ideas is important in bringing them into your world. Engaging in uncomfortable actions, such as using Twitter, may be necessary to achieve goals.
9. A lot of people think certain aspects of their life are stuck, but they can actually change them with the right information and resources. Many individuals are surprised to discover that they have control over their body and life when they make certain changes.
10. Your brain operates at half speed when diving at depth. Feeling at 50% can still feel normal. Health issues may not be visible.
11. Trying different lifestyle changes, such as cleaning up the diet or improving water intake, can potentially lead to feeling better. Experimenting with different practices and habits may reveal even higher states of well-being. Starting with small changes can serve as motivation to seek out further improvements. Feeling good may be subjective and influenced by one's baseline for comparison.

Highlights created by Andrew Pennachio

The Importance of Quality Articles and SEO Optimization

18:20 • 51sec

Realizing the Feasibility of Living a Comfortable Life as a Freelance Writer

23:19 • 45sec

Finding Examples of Digital Business

24:02 • 45sec

Finding Your Authentic Style: Emulating and Innovating

24:49 • 45sec

How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome

29:58 • 45sec

Dealing with Imposter Syndrome and the Dunning-Kruger Effect

30:30 • 52sec

Using slightly annoying tactics to promote a book

32:54 • 46sec

Starting with Simple Steps for Health Improvement

36:08 • 45sec

Discovering Control Over Your Life and Body

56:57 • 45sec

Learning deep diving: the effect of depth on cognitive speed

58:24 • 39sec

How to Feel Better

59:02 • 50sec