How To ‘Turn Your Passions Into Profits’

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‘A consistent content format makes things easier for you and your audience. They know what to expect and that’s a good thing.’

‘The purpose of creating content is to serve those who consume it.’

‘You should spend five times as long promoting your content as creating it.’

The key to creating better content is to create more content. You need to practice, practice, practice.’

‘The secret to coming up with lots of great content ideas is to come up with lots of content ideas period, including bad ones.’

‘If you want more content ideas, consume more content not with the mindset of learning, but with the mindset of sharing.’

‘Your goal with segmentation is simple- make the person receiving each email feel like it was written specifically for them.’

Continually offer just a little bit more than you promise. It doesn’t have to be completed to take that much time. But it can make a huge difference and create raving fans!’

Don’t pretend your audience’s doubts don’t exist. Don’t sweep them under the rug. Acknowledge them, validate them, make them seen normal. Then share how you and others overcame similar doubts.’

People come for the content but stay for the community.’

Source

Matt McWilliams (2023). Turn Your Passions into Profits: The Proven Path for Building a Rewarding Online Business

How To Shape Your Career For Success

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Recognize the signs of potential stagnation … and early success.’

Know your worth in dollars and influence.’

Leverage the momentum that comes from beating expectations.’

‘Learn to spot the early signs of career skid. When things go sideways, be strategic.’ … ‘SKID: Self-assess. Keep your power. Increase equity. Deliver performance.’

Be willing to move on if you can’t get back on track.’

‘Identify the qualities that make you different.’

Build a substantial professional reputation in your community and your field.’

‘Lose the guilt. You can’t have a successful long-term career without taking care of yourself.’

‘Think ahead: What opportunities can you create for the future by saying yes now?’

‘Once you have’ve made a choice, trust your gut and go for it.’

Source

Grace Puma and Christiana Smith Shi (2024). Career Forward: Strategies from Women Who’ve Made It