For The Interested - FTI #306: Just because.
Just because you're good at something, doesn't mean you have to do it.
Just because you see an opportunity, doesn't mean you have to pursue it.
The willingness to ignore things you can do to focus on things you want to do changes everything.
Now, on to this week's ideas...
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The Starting Five
1. How I Earn $48,000 A Year From Ads In My Newsletter
This is the story behind how I launched ads in my newsletter, how I manage them, and why they sell out every week.
2. Five Ways To Write More Unique List Posts
List posts don't have to suck. This will show you how to write an effective one including ways to incorporate unexpected topics, personal experiences, and valuable recommendations.
Btw, you should also check out my Skill Session on how to write the most successful blog post of your life.
3. How To Figure Out Your Big Message
In this 17-minute video Ash Ambirge breaks down and rebuilds the messaging on a creator's website and Instagram account and her advice is mind-blowingly great.
4. A Step-By-Step Guide To Writing A Viral LinkedIn Post
Your next LinkedIn post will be infinitely better if you follow the advice Justin Welsh shares in this blog post. And if you find it helpful, I recommend his LinkedIn Operating System as well.
5. A Five-Sentence Sales Email That Works
This is a solid template you can adapt to promote any product or service you offer.
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Meanwhile, On Twitter...
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My Final Words Of The Week
Here's a good way to spend a few minutes:
Go browse the journal entries, jokes, and videos being shared on the late Garry Shandling's Twitter profile.
They'll make you laugh.
They'll make you think.
Have an interesting week!
Josh
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FTI #305: It took me years.
Sunday, April 24, 2022
It took years for me to get comfortable sharing stuff online. Even when I published blog posts, I rarely shared them on my own social media accounts because I didn't feel comfortable doing so
FTI #304: Want more?
Sunday, April 17, 2022
Want more? Do less. The fewer social platforms you use, the faster your audience will grow. The fewer services you offer, the more clients you'll get. The fewer goals you set, the more likely
FTI #303: It's not unique.
Sunday, April 10, 2022
Your problem isn't unique. The first step to solving it is acknowledging that. The second is seeking out people who have already solved it. The third is learning from them. And the fourth is
FTI #302: Questions and answers
Sunday, April 3, 2022
You don't have to know all the answers. You just have to be willing to ask the questions. Because the people who ask the questions become the ones who figure out the answers. Now, on to this
FTI #299: Be one of those.
Sunday, March 13, 2022
No one knows what they're doing. But some people are trying to figure it out. Be one of those people. Now, on to this week's ideas... *** The Starting Five 1. How To Monetize Your
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