“Follow your dreams, they know the way.” 💭 ~Kobi Yamada
action is never a waste of time... (#345)
A few years ago, I was in a business training that asked us to create a manifesto for our audience. This is what I wrote:
Dream Builders Manifesto
Taking action is never a waste of time. Even if it doesn’t go as planned, you’ll learn something you can use in the future.
Don’t focus on becoming the next [INSERT NAME HERE]. Instead, focus on becoming the best you.
Sometimes you are not the right fit for something, and that’s OK. Instead of trying to change yourself to fit the situation, change the situation to fit YOU.
Sometimes you need to say “no” to create space and energy for those things you want to say “yes” to.
All you can do is your best, and sometimes even then, you fall short or make a mistake. We are human, after all.
When that happens, you can take a deep breath, have a shot of tequila, and know that tomorrow is another day.
Some days, pauses are required. And necessary.
You have options, even if you think you don’t. And because you have options, you have hope.
Reading it now, so much of it still resonates. It’s a good reminder of who we are, what we are trying to build, and things to keep in mind along the way.
On to the picks!
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🪄 Tool: Readwise. I love getting these daily emails that resurface quotes from books I’ve read over the years. Sometimes they are exactly what I need to read at that time. Others are a reminder of how much I’ve grown.
🎧. Listening: I Love My Business: Where’s the Money. Denise Duffield-Thomas talks about fears of being in business and what might be missing if you love what you do but the money is not there. My fave tip? Her two-step marketing strategy (hint: share what you know and make offers).
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The First Question to Ask Yourself When You Sit Down to Work
Laura invites us to ask ourselves this question each morning:
“How would I plan my workday if I knew the power was going out at 10:30?”
It’s a different approach, but it helps you identify your priorities for the day.
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7 Ways to Find Readers and Subscribers When No One Knows You Yet
“You’re not going to get a zillion visitors in the early days. But if you can spark and maintain solid relationships with the ones you do get, you’ll start to pick up momentum.”
I especially love #2 - where you answer every question you’ve seen, read, or heard about for your topic. And create a bunch of Q&A posts. This will help you SEO-wise and give you content on hand if you sometimes struggle with what to write about.
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