For The Interested - FTI #294: A simple answer.

I was recently asked what I thought was the most important concept for creators to embrace.

My answer was simple:

Provide value.

Because when you provide value to others, you create it for yourself.

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

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The Starting Five

1. Read This Before You Hire A Social Media Consultant​

Whether you plan to hire someone to help you with social media or want to get better at doing it yourself, here's my advice on the most important things to consider.

2. Two Creators Who Built Multi-Million Dollar Businesses Reveal How They Did It​

David Perell built a writing empire and Ali Abdaal built a YouTube empire. You'd be wise to watch this video where they explain to each other how they've done it.

3. Eight Ways To Write With Respect For Your Audience (And Why You Should)​

This is a unique take on writing with fantastic examples. It's the rare article that will actually change how I write moving forward.

4. How A Business Coach Got 1,000 Newsletter Subscribers In A Year​

I love when people share the exact strategies, tactics, and tools they use to accomplish their goals.

5. How To Earn $200,000 From A Single Course​

The bit about how he validates his course concepts before selling them is particularly smart.

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Meanwhile, On Twitter...

Josh Spector @jspector When you go after something, you might not get it. But something good will come out of having gone after it. February 3rd 2022 6 Retweets 44 Likes

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Josh Spector @jspector Tell me why people should follow you and I’ll RT the best answers. February 2nd 2022 4 Retweets 24 Likes

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My Final Words Of The Week

At first I was afraid, I was petrified...

But then I discovered the incredible story behind the creation of "I Will Survive."​

Have an interesting week!

Josh

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