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How Writing Online Will Make You A Millionaire - Nathan Barry (Founder of Convertkit)
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AI Key Takeaways
- Publishing a newsletter or essay once a week is a good consistent cadence.
- Pick a frequency for publishing content and stick with it.
- Balance between consistency and high quality when choosing a publishing frequency.
- Avoid being too frequent that it affects the quality of content.
- Having a consistent cadence allows for exploring and staying focused on a topic or project.
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How Writing Online Will Make You A Millionaire - Nathan Barry (Founder of Convertkit)
The Power of Writing 1000 Words a Day
AI Key Takeaways
- Writing 1000 words a day can change one's life
- Writing 1000 words a day is simple but not easy
- Designing one's day and week around writing 1000 words is crucial
- Writing 1000 words should be a non-negotiable priority
- Conflating simplicity with easiness can hinder progress
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Morgan Housel: How He Sold 4 Million Books
Finding the Story Before the Point
AI Key Takeaways
- The speaker usually finds the story first and then looks for the lesson
- They rarely start with the lesson and then search for a story
- The approach is always to find the story that fits the broader lesson
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Morgan Housel: How He Sold 4 Million Books
Importance of Making the Point and Grabbing Attention in Writing
AI Key Takeaways
- Readers are impatient and writers need to make their point quickly
- Catch the reader's attention within the first five seconds
- Online writing is snappier than print writing due to reader tracking tools
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Why telling someone what to do won't work
Increasing Sales Through Persuasive Communication Techniques
AI Key Takeaways
- It is best if it feels like it's their idea rather than our idea.
- Using phrases like "if you're like me" creates a sense of shared understanding.
- Giving people an escape valve such as saying "feel free to say no" increases autonomy and avoids reactance.
- Emphasizing similarity increases liking.
- Increasing the recipient's feeling of autonomy is important.
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Talking to competitors: insightful or terrible?
Being careful about what you share with competitors
AI Key Takeaways
- Combining individual widgets can lead to increased efficiency.
- Gaining insights and realizations can result in significant breakthroughs.
- Learning from others can lead to implementing similar patterns and gaining benefits.
- Building partnerships requires careful trust and communication.
- Understanding power dynamics is important in business collaborations.
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How to Transform a Personal Brand into Newsletter Success - with Amanda Goetz of Life's A Game
Focus on One Thing at a Time for Success
AI Key Takeaways
- It is important to avoid taking on more tasks than one can handle effectively.
- Focusing on one task at a time increases the chances of success.
- Prioritizing one task and completing it to a high level is more valuable than spreading oneself thin on multiple tasks.
- For those interested in starting a newsletter, dedicating a quarter to learning and refining the process is recommended.
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How to Transform a Personal Brand into Newsletter Success - with Amanda Goetz of Life's A Game
Tactical Tips for Content Creation Process
AI Key Takeaways
- Having an ideation station, like a Google sheet, can help capture ideas for writing
- Creating a systematic writing routine, such as dedicating Saturday mornings, can maintain excitement
- Conducting an energy audit can help determine which topics to write about and generate enthusiasm
- Establishing a research process can provide structure and inspiration for writing
- Setting aside dedicated time for writing, like Sunday mornings, can help maintain motivation
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How to Transform a Personal Brand into Newsletter Success - with Amanda Goetz of Life's A Game
Keys to Creating a Must-Read Newsletter
AI Key Takeaways
- Life's a game has been running for six months as a weekly newsletter.
- Original content is crucial for a compelling newsletter.
- The writer's passion for the content is more important than simply driving sales.
- The 90-10 rule suggests providing 90% value and only 10% asking from the audience.
- The balance between value and requests should be carefully considered in newsletters.
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The 2023 Milly Awards: Part 2
The Pitfalls of Angel Investing
AI Key Takeaways
- Investing in angel companies can yield high returns, but it is not the typical experience for most investors
- Early wins in angel investing can skew one's perception and lead to further investment
- Angel investing is akin to gambling, with uncertain outcomes
- Investing at different times can greatly impact the investment's success
- The initial batch of investments in a rolling fund were the highest performers
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We Got 100M Views In 12 Months, Here’s What We Learned
The Power of Consistency
AI Key Takeaways
- Consistency is key for success
- Having a structured and disciplined approach yields better results
- Consistent effort leads to long-term growth
- Frequent and regular content creation leads to success
- Success often comes from consistent base hits rather than occasional home runs
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