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The Colin and Samir Show

4 lessons from podcast legend Tim Ferriss that changed our business

Dec 4, 2023
34:20
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Tim Ferriss, podcast legend, shares insights on creating your own category and being a category of one. He also discusses valuable lessons on differentiation, collaboration, and navigating the challenges of creativity and fear. The hosts reflect on their favorite episode and how these lessons continue to shape their business and creative workflow.
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Quick takeaways

  • Creating your own category is more important than being the best in an existing category.
  • Having a rigorous vetting process for advertising partners ensures credibility and a good fit with the creator's audience.

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Lessons on Creating Your Own Category

Tim Ferriss emphasizes the importance of creating your own category rather than trying to be the best in an existing category. He advises against viewing competitors as a threat and instead focuses on differentiation. By investing time in looking at competitors and being angry about competition, creators are more likely to compromise and become less unique.

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