Consistency in publishing can be achieved by building a backlog of content and dedicating time every day to creating it.
Taking breaks and prioritizing sustainability is essential to avoid burnout and support long-term well-being.
Deep dives
Building a Backlog of Content for Consistency
The podcast discusses the importance of building a backlog of content to maintain consistency in publishing. The host shares their experience of creating a backlog of LinkedIn posts to ensure a steady stream of content. By dedicating time every day to writing and building a backlog, they were able to consistently post and avoid the stress of last-minute deadlines.
The Fear of Losing Momentum
The podcast explores the fear of losing momentum and the potential impact of taking a break from publishing on YouTube. The host acknowledges the positive momentum they have built but emphasizes the need for sustainability and avoiding burnout. While taking a week off may risk slowing momentum, they believe it is necessary for the long-term well-being of both themselves and their team.
Strategies for Consistency
The podcast offers a comprehensive list of strategies to achieve consistency. These strategies include setting achievable deadlines, developing a routine, creating momentum by taking the first step, and breaking tasks into smaller pieces. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of building runway, saying no to additional commitments, generating an idea engine, maintaining a note-taking practice, and thinking in years or decades to foster long-term consistency.
The Power of Accountability and Friction
The podcast highlights the value of accountability and reducing friction to support consistency. It explains the benefits of publicly committing to a goal and the impact of having an accountability buddy or group to keep you on track. Furthermore, it suggests identifying and removing sources of friction that hinder consistent action, allowing for smoother and more efficient workflows.
Hello my friend! Welcome to a short, audio-only episode of Creative Elements.
First off, we're taking a break from uploading to YouTube this week. So I'll share a little bit behind the scenes for why that is (and why it's scary). Then we'll get into a 12-part framework for how YOU can become more consistent with publishing and hitting deadlines.
This framework was first covered in my newsletter, Creator Science! If you don't already subscribe, I recommend you do below.