For The Interested - FTI #384: Maybe it's time?

You can do anything you want with your time.

So if you don't have a reason for what you do with it at the moment, then...

It might be time to do something else.

Now, on to this week's ideas...

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The Starting Five

1. How To Avoid The Most Common Mistake Newsletter Creators Make​

The reason why most newsletter publishers wind up frustrated is because they optimize for the wrong thing.

2. How To Direct Message People And NOT Be An A-Hole​

DMs are such a powerful tool if you use them in a smart way, so I figured I'd show you a smart way to use them.

3. How To Create Short-Form Videos Without Driving Yourself (And Others) Crazy​

Even if you only adopt half the tactics in this system, you'll get more done in a more efficient way.

4. How To Take A Break From Publishing

Five examples of what newsletter writers did when they needed to hit the pause button on their publications.

5. Should You Trade Time For Money?​

A helpful conversation with a creator trying to figure out how to evolve her business model.

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My Final Words Of The Week

You know the thing you've been wanting to start for a while, but for a variety of reasons you haven't done so?

Start it this week.

Take a step forward.

Even if it's a baby step.

You won't regret it.

Have an interesting week!

Josh

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