Do This, NOT That: Marketing Tips with Jay Schwedelson l Presented By Marigold How to BEAT 95% of People WITHOUT Being a Genius ⚡ Jay’s SCOOP | Ep. 431
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Oct 17, 2025 Jay Schwedelson transforms accountability into a superpower, explaining how small, consistent actions fuel immense career growth. He reveals his self-deprecating habit and how it sparked a crucial mindset shift. Discover the power of weekly rituals like newsletters and Slack updates to boost visibility and enhance skills. Jay also shares compelling stats on how most people quit too soon, stressing that showing up consistently is key to beating 95% of the competition, regardless of talent.
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Early Academic Struggles Shaped His Approach
- Jay Schwedelson describes being bad at school and needing to retake statistics multiple times.
- He credits that early struggle for forcing him to develop better career habits later on.
Commit To One Weekly Learning Ritual
- Do something every single week that forces you to learn about your craft.
- Make it repeatable like a podcast, newsletter, social post, or team update so you stay accountable.
Start Small With A Weekly Slack Update
- Try a light, low-friction format like a weekly Slack message to your team.
- Use it to curate a few industry links so you build the habit of consuming useful information.