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How I created 100 newsletters

This blog post is repurposed from newsletter number 100 and I want to talk about that. Not to brag or to celebrate a milestone, but as a "proof of concept" of a process that has helped me generate 100 letters. Because the process is what helped me get here, not an abundance of ideas or motivation.

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How I uploaded weekly videos to YouTube for 3 years

If you know me, you know that I dedicate a lot of my development and growth as a content creator to my consistency and my systems. For good reasons. In this week’s blog post, I’m sharing the full story behind my 3-year streak of weekly YouTube uploads— and why it took me 4 years of trial and error to get there.

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Time is running out

I’ve been thinking a lot about how we sometimes wait for the perfect moment to start something big.
We want to "get it right" from the start, we want to think things through, and we want to avoid mistakes by starting too early.
But “waiting for the right moment” is not what will help you reach your goal. Rather the opposite. In this blog post I will explain why.

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Did you know this about YouTube?

YouTube started back in 2005. The platform was very different back then and a lot has changed. Most people don't know that YouTube actually started out as a dating platform.
Yes, it’s true. But where are we now?

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What EVERY creator has (without knowing it)

What is your association with the word "system"?
Let me guess: Boring, repetitive, corporate, limited, mundane, robotic...
The words productivity and systems don't sound super exciting.
However, those are key components for any type of journey that you will embark on as a high-achieving content creator.

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5 years of freelancing - These were the steps I took

It was a big decision for me (as an introvert) to start freelancing. I knew deep down that I wanted to create something of my own but I had a ton of questions circulating in my head:
How does it work? How do I find clients? Do I have to do cold-calling? How do I handle invoices and taxes? Will I have the confidence and self-discipline that I need?

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5 things I wish I knew about focus

Maximizing your focus is an essential part of being a content creator when... Coming up with ideas, writing out scripts, filming videos, editing, marketing/distributing etc... Video creation takes a lot of time. Simply "working more" is not the solution. Instead, you want to get the most out of every minute you spend working.

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Are you a decision-making athlete?

Last week, I heard something that really resonated with me. Creators are decision making athletes. Much of your responsibility as a creator lies in prioritising and making the right decisions.
You are probably doing enough, but are you doing the right things?

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How to build confidence on camera

Confidence can be one of the hardest things to build as a content creator. Especially as an introvert (like myself). But it's very rewarding when you do. (Further down in this blogpost I'll share 5 benefits of improving your “on camera confidence”. 👇)

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Move faster by slowing down

Starting your content creation journey can be exciting. You have decided on a niche/direction based on your skills and interests. You have a publishing schedule to commit to. You have gotten an initial confidence boost from your traction. Well done! The first step is complete. A lot of people doesn't even start. But then... you get ahead of yourself...

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I changed my life in 6 months (this is how)

Often, the biggest obstacle between a person and their dream life is their mindset. Humans are curious creatures. We like to make sense of the world. We like to label things, connect the dots, fill in the gaps, and we draw conclusions based on previous experience. So when we don't have the experience or the knowledge in a certain area, the conclusion starts with words like...

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