Write of Passage Weekly - Let's Talk Money

Hey there,

Write of Passage is a significant investment because the results are undeniable. I promise you three outcomes:

• You will publish five quality articles
• You will meet a lifelong friend
• You will 2x your potential

At What Cost?

Write of Passage has a 30-day money-back guarantee. Several cohorts ago, we received a refund request from a student with some pointed feedback: Write of Passage needs to focus more on the craft of writing. Do you know what we did? We built an entirely new unit of the course from scratch and launched the next cohort with an even better experience. We shared the updates with the student, and thanked them for their honesty. The student was so impressed with our response to their feedback that they told us to keep the money.

But that’s not what I’m here to tell you. I want you to know that I know this is a significant investment. I don’t blame you for pausing. I’d do the same. If you’re up for it, I’ll take you through my thoughts on the price of Write of Passage and the value that comes with the investment.

Designing Your Environment

Write of Passage attracts serious people. Not serious in the stodgy sense. Serious in the “I’m here to level up” sense. With its price and rigor, only the ambitious join. The community is high-quality.

When you spend five weeks learning, growing, and writing with a few hundred high-caliber people from all over the world, you find your people. At least one great friend or colleague. It’s remarkable.

We become like those around us. Like a glass of cold water that warms up to room temperature when it’s placed on the table, you become your environment — whether you notice or not. I only have so much drive. But I intentionally surround myself with exceptional people who keep me motivated to achieve my goals.

Look around you. Do your coworkers inspire you? Do your friends challenge you and help you grow? 

Joining Write of Passage is a decision to design your environment. You'll surround yourself with smart, driven writers from more than 30 countries. Entrepreneurs. Investors. Engineers. Founders. Artists. Teachers. Designers. Parents. You name it. They will hold you to a high standard and help you write and publish consistently.

Up Your Confidence

Sharing your ideas in public requires courage, and courage is a muscle.The more you share, the more natural it will feel. The obsessions and rabbit holes you’ve told yourself are a waste of time will be thrust into the light. You won’t be the same person when the cohort ends. You’ll be more of yourself — brimming with confidence as you share your insights and interests with a growing list of readers.

We all know that feeling when a friend says, “Something’s different. I can’t put my finger on it, but you look brighter. More self-assured.” That’s what confidence looks like — speaking up in meetings, communicating more effectively, showing up as a leader. Louie Bacaj, Write of Passage alum and Mentor, is an excellent example of this. His colleagues noticed a significant shift in him after taking Write of Passage. Before, he was a self-proclaimed “awkward engineer.” Now, he runs his own business and has built a large audience. 

Expenses vs. Investments

There are expenses, and there are investments. Expenses have no long-term returns. When you spend money on a club sandwich, a hotel room, or a concert ticket, you simply get lunch, a vacation, or a show. But with an investment, you get what you pay for and something more over time. The best investments deliver multiples of an ROI. You can sell your house or a stock for more money than you bought them for. And investing in education can you leap to a new career or double your income. 

Write of Passage is an investment. Sure, the course lasts five weeks. But it pays dividends for life.

If you can’t afford to join Write of Passage right now, but you feel certain that this program is for you, we have a handful of scholarship opportunities, grants, and fellowships available. Learn more here. 

If you’re ready to join a community that’s equal parts optimistic, ambitious, and supportive; a place for people to explore entrepreneurship, improve their thinking, and make friends from around the world — we’re ready for you. 

See you on the inside,

David 

P.S. Once again, I’d like to share this short video showcasing the breakthroughs Write of Passage alums have had by writing online. Write of Passage gave them accountability and confidence to share their ideas.