“Whatever seed you are, bloom.” 🌱 ~Atticus
thank you for being in my world... (#350)
This week, we celebrated Thanksgiving in the States, which is often a time of celebration, reflection, and gratitude.
I want to take this opportunity to say thank you. 🙏🏾
Thank you for subscribing.
Thank you for reading.
Thank you for replying.
Thank you for buying me coffee.
Thank you for letting me know that my words matter.
Thank you for spreading the word.
Thank you for being a part of my world.
Thank you for inspiring me to keep going. 💖
On to the picks!
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35 Lessons from 35 Years of Newsletter Publishing
As a newsletter creator, I always love to see lists like this, as there is usually a new tip or two that I can apply to my life. C.J. has some gems in this list. A few that grabbed me:
The best metric is replies.
Your newsletter is the byproduct of your process. Focus on improving your process, and everything else works itself out. This is where you learn how to stay consistent and avoid burnout.
Creators don’t want to admit they’re in the entertainment business, but they are. What makes you entertaining? What is entertaining to your audience? How can you make this all a little more fun for everyone?
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6 Ways to Earn More While Working Less
“It’s totally okay for you to make more money without working harder.
If you need permission, I’m giving it to you. Right here and now.”
This Denise Duffield-Thomas post reminded me of some things I want to get better at, including delegating, finding ways to batch more, reducing context switching, and prioritizing money-making activities.
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😍. Last issue’s top pick: A Message from Your Future Self
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I'm thankful for you and your newsletter Jess! The 35 lessons is filled with gems! Thanks :)