Ship30for30 – March Cohort

Being indecisive and thinking through decisions isn't a negative thing

To me, it means that you’re passionate about the things you participate in and value making the best decision for yourself

Day 29: Calming my urges to BUY

When something doesn't go your way as a creator, it's easy to get frustrated.

But when you do get frustrated, there's a few key things you should remember to get you back on your feet.

#Ship30for30 Day 28

Continuation of the series 'anatomy of a word'

Today's focus: a study of the character 忍 meaning to endure, to suffer through.

So much more I wish to say on this concept that cannot be compressed into an atomic essay.

Here is an attempt.

Quitting ≠ giving up

It can serve as a stepping stone to get where you truly want to be

Audit your time and remove things that aren't helping you move forward

30 Essays. 31 days.

A day late, but the ship has docked nonetheless.

Through the process, I found that instead of asking "what should I write about", a better question is "what am I curious about"

#ship30for30

Using a credit card is the easiest way to build credit.

But there are a lot of fears and potential downsides of using a credit card.

But what if you could use a debit card that built credit?

The Step Card is bringing the best of both worlds.

I'm keeping the essays going!

We're taught to prepare for speeches, school projects, work deadlines, and more.

But is over preparation more of a stressor than a security blanket?

I discuss this in today's essay.

Day 27: Should these essays continue to be published on Twitter?

I feel like the format is not necessarily native.

Plus I have already forgotten what I've written about. I want to link my thoughts together better.

Last day of #ship30for30. So many surprises interrupted my focus of this 2nd cohort.

I learned more about what sets off a creative slump. I learned that having supportive people during slumps makes a big difference. I learned the value of intentionally focusing on others' work.

I found that writing a 250 word essay is harder than a 1000 word essay.

The 250 word constraint forces you to refine the idea.

Because adding is easy. Subtraction is hard.

#ship30for30

This is my 90th #ship30for30 essay. What a ride (so far).

With 3 cohorts under my belt, here are a few of my big lessons.

Ta da! Today is the last day of the #ship30for30 writing challenge.

While I'm sad that the journey is over, a brand new journey is just beginning.

In today's essay, I reflect on my biggest learning from writing atomic essays every day for 30 days.

🚢It seems our journey has come to an end.

Here are my final thoughts:

30 straight days of writing and posting. It feels great to have accomplished this and I'm very thankful.

Here are my reflections on #ship30for30 🔽

-= You Get What You Tolerate =-

Are you frustrated at what people try to get away with?

It's almost certainly your fault.

What you tolerate sets the standard...

🧵👇 #ship30for30

Working backwards

Was my goal for 30-days of shipping atomic essays.

I used LinkedIn as digital public square and listened to shout backs.

“It’s not easy to digest, but it’s part of the lifestyle. We’re just being honest, being ourselves. A lot of people can’t even be honest with themselves."

“People come up and say they really like the song ‘Fly Away’ and it helped them deal with their depression”

Via Harvard Business Review, a summary of "7 Pieces of Bad Career Advice Women Should Ignore," for women navigating tricky career paths, or re-entering the job market post-pandemic. #ship30for30

I recollected an incident today.
t was early 2019. I was walking on Park Avenue, heading towards my office. It was a regular Monday morning.

Day 28 👇
#ship30for30

I have been publishing an essay everyday for the last 29 days.

It’s been fun, and a great learning experience.

Essays I thought will not work, resonated with people.

Essays I thought were a work of genius, didn’t connect.

Here’s a summary of some that did.

#ship30for30

Want success?

• Have the tough conversation
• Push forward to create new luck
• Don't settle for the easy way out

"Do The Hard Things"

#ship30for30

Writing has a superpower.

It has the power to change you and the world.

My arthritis was bad, so I dictated today. Modern "Writing" isn't ink pens anymore.

E29/30 #ship30for30

Character.

One of the most important components of a person. Many times, your character will open and close doors for you.

I think developing and maintaining good character is integral to a well-lived life.

#ship30for30

I released my third novel and fourth book overall today!

But publishing fiction isn't the most lucrative side hustle.

However, there are 3 key skills I've picked up from my author career that are far more lucrative.

Find out what they are here:

Day #29/#ship30for30
Stats from 4-weeks of Shipping

Total views: 81-k and counting
Total likes: 930
Total comments: 255
Average Engagement: 1.2%
Max views of a post: 20-k
2 posts TOP 1% engagement on LinkedIn

Everything doesn't have to be monetized.

I think you should spend time enjoying things simply because you love them. Not because you're good at them or could make a profit someday.

Today's essay is in defense of being crap at something and loving it anyway.

#ship30for30

Day 29. #ship30for30

I put my fear aside and dared to connect.... 👇

-= Premeditatio Malorum =-

Every plan must account for what might go wrong.

Otherwise, you'll spend much of your life in perpetual surprise at your terrible luck.

Premeditate evils or they will own you.

Here's how...

🧵👇 #ship30for30

If it wasn't for Spongebob

I never would've learned that mayonnaise is actually not an instrument

Aside from the groundbreaking lessons, there's a few things it taught us about money too:

This may be an unpopular opinion.

I want to love Notion.

But it does a bit too much for my liking.

For me, it’s often a solution looking for a problem.

#ship30for30

Day 25: I might've missed some expenses I should've been looking at when calculating potential cash-flow.

On books 📚

Book reading and book buying are two completely different hobbies lol.

#ship30for30

We're almost there

After almost a month of publishing, it feels like a lot has happened

So as I was reflecting, decided to write an essay about what I've learned:

Everyone likes a classic David vs Goliath story, right?

Except it sucks when you need to finish uploading your book launching tomorrow to the e-book retailers and your internet goes out.

What have I learned from this? And am I still freaking out?

Read on for today's essay:

I love reading and learn so many lessons from books, that's why they have some of the greatest ROI out there.

Here are a few of my favorite lessons from some of the many business and finance books I've read over the years.

#ship30for30

-= Law of the Hammer =-

We often use the wrong tool for the job.

That's because we use what we're familiar with.

Read on for4⃣things you can do to avoid this form of bias...

🧵👇 #ship30for30

Day #28/#ship30for30

⚡ 13-years of using GTD (getting things done) has taught me this 🧵👇

This is my 26/30 essay. That’s the good part.

But I feel I am sometimes writing these just so I don’t lose the streak.

Just like I was doing pushups last month - to check the box.

#ship30for30

This #ship30for30 essay pushed me a bit outside my comfort zone.

So I'm gonna follow my own advice and put it out there.

🚄An object in motion stays in motion -- Newton's 1st Law.

Use this law to power your goals. Momentum + consistency + discipline = the secret sauce.

#ship30for30

You may be a badass at making money, but if you think a well-paying job that you hate will make you happy, you’re a dumbass.

-= Speak with Actions =-

Actions often betray words.

So let your actions do most of the talking...

🧵👇 #ship30for30

⚡ 45Q Primer: tax credit incentivizing US companies to capture CO2

Key provisions following 45Q update in 2018: 👇

✔ Tax credit to operator of carbon capture. Lowers table income.

✔ Allows transfer of credit to other entities responsible for managing CO2.

#27/#ship30for30

"I don't need football to make me feel worthy as a person"

I'm bringing a little attitude to my Atomic Essay today.

Like many shippers, I've noticed a downward trend in engagement the last few days.

So today, I wrote the advice I'd want someone to give me to stay focused on what matters.

How to Get Revenge on an Enemy: 5 Easy Steps.

#ship30for30

Turn your words into music to make them stick.

Two steps...

1. Edit, edit, & edit
2. Deliver with dynamic range

"How You Can Make Your Words Sing"

#ship30for30

📵Distraction is a man's best friend.

With the accessibility of the internet and the almost biological attachment of our phones to our bodies, we need ways to fight off the distraction.

Here are a few:

#ship30for30

I have long been fascinated by LEGO bricks.

But growing up in India, LEGO wasn't exactly a mainstream toy back then.

I didn't buy my first set until I was into my 20s.

Now, I can’t stop.

Also, can I use it to track my habits?

#ship30for30

Day 23: I finally sent an email to my subscribers after a month of silence. Here's the lesson I sent inspired by #ship30for30

Day 22: Here's when it would make sense to get a loan with a higher interest rate when buying a home.

But beware that a VHDA loan might make it harder for your offer to get accepted.

#ship30for30

Seniors want you to know this before it's too late!

Prevent your 🧓old age tragedy with education & planning.

🚨 Women/wives/mothers are 342% more affected.

E26(P1) #Ship30for30

For today's fiction Friday post, I'm changing things up.

Instead of writing a fictional tale, today I'm giving writers advice on how to create more engaging scenes.

The most important unit of story is the scene. With this guidance, you'll be writing better scenes in no time.

We need to acknowledge is incidents take a heavy emotional toll particularly the more closely you are involved.

Human error should not be the stopping point for an investigation rather the beginning!

According to BankRate, 1 in 5 Americans have $0 saved

There's a lot that plays into this, but I think one of the best ways to approach saving is to remove human error from the equation

You can set up your savings so it happens without you even thinking about it by doing this:

One of my biggest challenges was focusing on setting systems to help me get my goals.

If you want to build a better way to accomplish your weekly tasks, try this.

#ship30for30

-= Amor Fati =-

The past is set.

The only choice you have is the way forward.

Accept this with peace in your heart and gain strength...

🧵👇 #ship30for30

“Never judge a book by its cover” is a powerful statement on so many levels.

Even the most high-functioning individual could be going through struggles that you’d never guess in your wildest dreams. Always be cognizant of that, & be kind whenever possible (it’s always possible)

What's your experience with creative droughts?

Creative Droughts End. Right? #ship30for30

🪐The space between stimulus and response -- a vital space where decisions are made that can be either rash or measured.

Words and actions cannot be undone. There's a finality to them, almost like a point of no return.

#ship30for30

I can't memorize more than six colors in order.

You may say I have a 6-color memory.

So, I am always amazed at how restaurant servers can memorize long and complicated orders without writing anything down.

I was curious to find out.

#ship30for30

What if what we mean by "don't judge" is…

…not what we think we mean?

We want people to give us advice, to be thoughtful, to point out what we might be missing.

In that sense judgment is a gift.

The problem is when it's ill-considered.

So let's judge judgment.
#Ship30for30

Accomplish a major goal recently? I hope you celebrated it!

But did you also take some time to do another important thing that may not have been on your to-do list?

If you didn't, learn what I plan to do now that I'm wrapping up a big win.

Less ego, more data.

The root of early writers' struggles: ego.

Assumption-driven writing leads to slow, painful growth.

Data-driven writing leads to airtight feedback loops and rapid growth.

For more, here's an Atomic Essay on the subject:

My answer got a ton of likes. 🥳

So, I wanted to dig into it a little more. Here's why these three words matter, and where so many people go wrong.

#ship30for30

-= It Is Never Too Late to Begin =-

Has time passed you by?

Do you live with regret?

Wipe those regrets away by beginning today. Blooming late doesn't make you any less beautiful.

Allow me to show you...

🧵👇 #ship30for30

Day #24 / #ship30for30

Risk of using risk matrix

Risk matrix have some serious flaws :

✔Subjective assessments
✔ Poor Resolution
✔Centering and color bias

This leads to suboptimal resource allocation.

Is your risk matrix supporting high-quality decision-making?

Productivity hacks are everywhere

Some work, some don't

But when you find ones that work for you, they can be a game-changer

So here are 3 ways I use Notion to be more productive with content creation that may work for you too:

What determines whether you succeed or fail?

Inspired from a lecture by Malcolm Gladwell

#ship30for30

Wrote about Netflix's binge-worthy series, "This is a Robbery: The World's Biggest Art Heist." Beyond the art, what else does the documentary tell us is highly prized?

One thing I neglected: the thieves knew the city took the museum's value for granted.

#ship30for30

Harvey Specter said "Life is like this ____, I like this ----"

What if more people had a Moonshot Mentality?

They just might learn how to fly. #ship30for30

"More Moonshot Mentality"

A Fork in the Road 🛣️

Thought I would try my luck on a poem this time!

#ship30for30

My client was desperate to get to their online product on the market ASAP. In this essay, I share what I did for this rating:

“I can see why Barbara recommended you. Your unique insights cut 3 months off of our web and product development. THANK-YOU❗️”

E24(P1)/30 #ship30for30

I’m not the type of person to sign-up for online challenges.

Here's how 👇

Everyday, my water proof shower notepad is filled with random ideas - most dumb, but some good ones too.

Why do we think so well in the shower?

Does it have something to do with the kinetic nature of the activity?

#ship30for30

-= Freedom Requires Uncertainty =-

Want more freedom?

Then you must embrace uncertainty and the discomfort it brings.

Only then can you seize opportunity...

🧵👇 #ship30for30

Can I have your attention, please?

#ship30for30

If you've thought about becoming a full-time creator or entrepreneur, you know it's not an easy decision

Leaving the security that a 9-5 provides is scary

So here are 3 things I've learned to help make the transition a little less stressful:

If you've thought about becoming a full-time creator or entrepreneur, you know it's not an easy decision

Leaving the security that a 9-5 provides is scary

So here are 3 things I've learned to help make the transition a little less stressful:

Who run the world?

Writers.

More in today's essay 👇

Day #23/#ship30for30

20-years modeling experience. These are the 6 things I learnt.

“Never forget that justice is what love looks like in public.” - Dr. Cornel West

Some people live their lives in what others consider headline news or "political discourse."

#ship30for30

Here are some insights on how you can do the same 👇

Here are some insights on how you can do the same 👇

The Creator Economy is here...

That's why I wrote about how I started my journey one year ago.

"How I Started My Creator Adventure"

#ship30for30

👯‍♀️ Friendship is an integral part of life.

You need to be a good friend to have good friends -- there are 3 things that I have noticed are integral to a healthy and fulfilling friendship:

Our perceptions of the present warp our stories of the past.

But our friends also have versions of our stories, like personal biographers.

Intentionally writing these biographies has allowed me to be a better friend, but it requires doing something a little weird. Read on 👇

How to Harness the Power of Roam's Daily Notes Page Roam's Daily Notes Page structure may be its greatest stumbling block.

Ironically, it's the tool's greatest superpower.

Day 23🚢

Have multiple interests?

•Share them with the world
•Embrace the multiple facets of your identity
•Form your habits to align with your new identity

#ship30for30

Ever 🤬burn with anger when someone severely wrong you?

2 questions to chose your 🥾path wisely.

Your reaction has the power to redefine you & your future.

E23/30 #ship30for30

It made me think of the journey I took from Wall Street to the Ivy League trying to wrestle back control of my time.

Now that I have it, I'm not letting go.

#ship30for30

Leaders have a lot on their plate right now.

Companies can do more to support the very people they ask the most from.

What problem do leaders need the most help with? I offer my take here:

-= Negativity Is an Illusion =-

Are you overwhelmed at times with the negativity in this world?

You are highly attuned to it. Your focus gives it power.

Use these five strategies to dispel the illusion...

🧵👇 #ship30for30

If a picture 🖼 is worth a thousand words, then a metaphor is worth a million 💎

Metaphors are powerful learning and communication tools ✍️

They transmute an experience onto us as if we have done it ourselves 🧗

Read more 👇

Name a business that has worse UX than the DMV

Is it just me?

#ship30for30

The homebuying process has begun!

Here's my first recap on the preapproval process.

It's criminal that we aren't taught basic financial literacy in school. Yes, you can only truly learn it in practice, but the basic principles are so easy to implement and make a huge difference.
All it takes is 4 actions to completely change your financial position.
#ship30for30

People-pleasers, customer-is-always-right folks, and scarcity-mind tribe: hear me out.

It's imperative to know the "why" behind boundaries. It isn't always about "no." But, that's a great place to start.
Here, The Imperative of Boundaries. #ship30for30

"It's not about you. It's always about the reader."

Here's how to capture and hold your reader's attention 👇

I feel seen

Professionally is the only place I think I'm ok here. It's errthing else for me.

via

I feel seen

Professionally is the only place I think I'm ok here. It's errthing else for me.

via

Quick wins are good. I like them too.

But building toward the long-term is even better.

Focusing on a goal 10 years down the road doesn't mean you won't get some of the benefits before then.

I know what I'm talking about with this one.

#ship30for30

-= The Great Wheel of Coaching =-

Imagine your potential as a path between...
• Who you are
• Who you can be

Now imagine your growth as a wheel on the path. A great coach lights a fire within and keeps the wheel turning...

🧵👇 #ship30for30

Early writers face the same 10 problems:

• Distractions
• Over-editing
• Perfectionism
• Procrastination
• Self-confidence
• Generating ideas
• Impostor syndrome
• Writing consistently
• Finding time to write
• Loose feedback loops

The root of these problems?

Ego ↓

Spontaneity is the spice of life.

And for writers, letting spontaneity into your life gives you plenty of opportunity to tell richer stories.

Shouldn't you let a little spontaneity creep in every once in a while?

Day #22/#ship30for30

A reliable plant is a safer plant.

This is the commonly accepted in operating industry.

But is it true?

Use this one ✨North Star ❓question to answer any important decisions when pursuing or accepting opportunities.

🙏🏻 DM me profound effects on your life.

E22/30 #ship30for30
👇

Talking about goals can be intimidating

Why?

If they're big, you risk looking delusional. But I think it helps to share and be more open with our goals

I was too tired to write today.

So, I decided to just type every single thing I am thinking as I typed.

No censoring. No editing. Every word and thought gets typed.

Interesting exercise for sure 🙂

#ship30for30

Your permission slip to own your efforts this week.

"They view the tasks as opportunities instead of drudge work." - Seth Godin

Ever feel busy but also feel like nothing really got accomplished?

Been there way too many times

Here are 3 surprisingly easy ways I’ve managed to be more productive:

⚽️Today, plans for a 'European Super League' were released, including 15 of the richest clubs, a handful of which will directly govern the competition.

It's one of the most disgusting things I've ever seen in sport. It is going to kill football for a lot of people.

#ship30for30

I've spent a lot of time and energy trying to fix the things I'm not good at, with little impact.

Maybe I get slightly better?

Now I think about doubling down on the areas where I already excel. Improvement in areas I'm already good at can be rocket fuel. 🚀

#ship30for30

I decided to play a game today. For today's Atomic Essay, I placed constraints on myself.

No more than 7 words per sentence.

I also shared some other constraints writers can use to improve their pieces.

-= I Do, Therefore I Am =-

Don't whittle your life away being a consumer of knowledge.

Simply thinking and dreaming do not define you.

Action does...

🧵👇 #ship30for30

Surround yourself with the people that make you better.

Imagine you got a second chance to live? 🎟

That happened to me. At 35, doctors thought I could be dying.

One doc's life advice YOU will never forget.

E21/30 #ship30for30
🏎👇

Good morning☕️ Reposting thoughts on Bootstrapping, proposing that the lean-operations mindset shouldn't be temporary. (Reposting after autocorrect-snafus last night.)

#ship30for30 The Myth that May Be Holding You Back

The beauty is in knowing it won't be perfect.

That's why I'm excited about this next journey.

"Turning Old Memories into New Adventures"

Day 16 of #ship30for30

Do you ever reach for your camera or phone instead of entering the present moment?

Do you ever reach for your camera or phone instead of entering the present moment?

Do you ever reach for your camera or phone instead of entering the present moment?

Growing up is not only unavoidable but a necessary part of life. As I venture into middle-age, I have begun to think a lot more deeply about what it means to grow up.

Time stops for no one -- we should embrace the responsibility and wisdom that comes with ageing!

#ship30for30

Am I building a habit or checking something off a list?

A question I've been pondering these last few weeks.

Maybe the answer is it doesn't matter, as long things get done. 🤔

#ship30for30

Day #21/#ship30for30
Keep it Simple (KISS) can hurt complex endeavors

Take a look at Picasso's painting of the bull.

It's this thought process you want to go through for complex situations.

It rains, and they are out.

But, why?

Why do earthworms come out when it rains?

So many of them die, so why do they keep doing it?

I had to find out.

#ship30for30

Quick essay today

Just dropping a few great quotes about money on this Friday morning 💰

Age is a whole number expressed in years.

It’s the number of times the Earth has revolved around the sun since you were born.

If the Earth hasn’t completed its orbit, it doesn't count.

#ship30for30

🪙Crypto is the new thing and I'm ready to get involved.
But...I can't lie. I have my concerns with regards to its long-term legitimacy.

I talk about a couple of them here 👇

#ship30for30

I didn't have much time to write today's essay.

So I packed a good old storytelling lesson into something short and sweet.

Or is it better off as a psychology lesson? Either way, you'll want to read it!

I'm really struggling with motivation today.

My battery is feeling pretty depleted. Rather than beat myself up about it. I've accepted today is not it.

So it's time to recharge and focus on tomorrow.🔋

#ship30for30

I present solutions for the 🚨alarming effects of maternity leave laws. Laws that are hurting young women in the work world.

I favor long mat leaves, our next gen's wellbeing is imperative to our future.
But not law enforced job security after 3 mo hired.

E18/30 #ship30for30

-= Life as a Quest for Knowledge =-

For the true philosophers among us, the next discovery is what makes life worth living.

Are you one of them?

🧵👇 #ship30for30

The best writers act like startups.

They treat their writing like a product, and they're the CEO.

• Rapid iteration
• Guided by data
• Creating systems
• Talking to customers
• Solving specific problems
• Delightful user experience

My framework for thinking about it:

Bernie Madoff organized the largest Ponzi scheme in the history of the U.S.

The wild part?

It was done using mostly just one bank account

Here's the story:

Social anxiety and social cues: a (mis)match made for the ages.

Today I wrote about conflicting advice on "overcoming fears" when you're someone who lives with anxiety.

Read the Room: Your Anxiety is Showing. #ship30for30

How to take 3 Days Off each week.

#ship30for30
#5minutejournal
#bulletjournal
#timeblockplanner

When I moved to the US, I dreamed of working at Microsoft.

Instead I landed at a Hallmark store.

#ship30for30

I'm still chasing the title I gave myself in Club Penguin forums back in the day.

I'm still chasing the title I gave myself in Club Penguin forums back in the day.

I'm a little late with my #ship30for30 essay today.

Because, well I was busy.

Oh, the irony, considering my essay is all about how I learned to stop running and stop feeling guilty when I didn't have to do any work.

I learned about appreciate the quiet. 🤫

I'm a little late with my #ship30for30 essay today.

Because, well I was busy.

Oh, the irony, considering my essay is all about how I learned to stop running and stop feeling guilty when I didn't have to do any work.

I learned about appreciate the quiet. 🤫

6 free tools that will 💯% improve your business.

#ship30for30

I cried while writing today's Atomic Essay.

I've found myself very stressed lately and unsure of where to turn next.

Turning inward and solving the problem on my own isn't the answer anymore.

I'll have to manage another solution if I'm to manage this stress.

Read on:

-= Gather Strength As You Go =-

Having a tough day? Is the entire universe aligned against you?

Life will test you repeatedly.

Choose to see each trial as an opportunity to gather strength.

Vires acquirit eundo...

🧵👇 #ship30for30

Just yesterday I finished Anna Karenina for the 2nd time. It's even better than I remembered.

Here's why:

#ship30for30

Imagine our world without technology…

There is a lot of discussion about the corruption of our human spirit due to technology. Perhaps, there is some truth to it.

Perhaps we need more perspective. So, has the loss of "letters" corrupted us?

⬇️ E10/30 #ship30for30

Robinhood added over 3,000,000 new investors to its platform in 2020

While I don't agree with everything they do, they're helping make investing more accessible

But there's another benefit that might be even more impactful

Do you enjoy reading food recipes on the internet?

No. You don’t.

You hate it.

Your friends hate it.

I hate it.

It is a horrible User Experience (UX).

Yet, this is still how most of us consume recipes on the internet.

Why? 👇🏽

#ship30for30

This is a very dear story to me

I share its learning path with pride.

It taught me so much, that it is part of who I am today.

Enjoy the ride

Essay 9/30 part of #ship30for30

-= Try Your Hand At the Broom =-

🧹 Don't forget the lessons of the humble sweeper.

If you missed that "salutary branch of a business education," give the broom a try!

There is no task too small when approached with a humble desire to do it well.

🧵👇 #ship30for30

Day 9 / #ship30for30
Recently I have seen a lot of articles about data-based decisions. It's worthwhile digging a bit deeper into decision-making thought process.

The kind of risk-based decisions I get involved in, remain a human endeavor.

I've got a heavy workload today, so I went with something fun for my #ship30for30 essay.

Audiobooks! 🎧📚

I'm a recent convert to these, and I love them. Here are a few of my favorite, maybe unconventional, choices to listen to.

What are some of your favorites?🤔

Looking to improve your email open rates?

It starts with a good subject line.

But how do you write a subject line that's worth opening?

One way: curiosity

Read on to discover how to use this technique in your next email!

How to Be A Philosopher in 5 Easy Steps 🪜

#ship30for30

"What advice would you give your three-years-ago self?"

I ask this question in every interview.

Instead of asking "what advice would you give your 18-year-old self" and getting answers like "follow your passion," this question always gets an actionable response.

Here's mine:

Subscriptions are everywhere.

But, what if we lived in a world where we had to pay a subscription for everything we currently "own"?

Would that make us think a bit differently about whether we really need that thing?

#ship30for30

Very few people study rhetoric.

Every world leader uses rhetoric.

"Down the Rabbit Hole Into Rhetoric Wonderland"

Day 8 of #ship30for30

Scared of shipping?

What's the worst-case scenario?

I asked myself 👇🏽

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Overwhelmed, stressed, uncertain, caught up, or frozen with indecision this Monday morning?

Your solution may be simpler than you think.

In just 7 days, I am beginning to understand what he meant.

3 important lessons and realisations from a week of shipping ⬇️

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Cassandra in Greek mythology can predict the future, but she is cursed because nobody believes her.

My front row seat to people's 🚨💔 regrets as a tax accountant. 👩‍💼🔁👩‍⚕️

✪ Regrets my 60+ old clients beg me to share
"We wouldn't wish old age like this on our worst enemy."

I 🙏🏻 pray their pain — will somehow be your gain.

If these stories hurt, please forgive me
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My front row seat to people's 🚨💔 regrets as a tax accountant. 👩‍💼🔁👩‍⚕️

✪ Regrets my 60+ old clients beg me to share
"We wouldn't wish old age like this on our worst enemy."

I 🙏🏻 pray their pain — will somehow be your gain.

If these stories hurt, please forgive me
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"Show me your dopamine and I'll show you your results." - Charlie Munger, probably

Twitter notifications. Robinhood charts. Sugary food.

This weekend I sat down and did a dopamine audit. And the results weren't pretty.

But here's how to use it to hack back your monkey brain:

"Show me your dopamine and I'll show you your results." - Charlie Munger, probably

Twitter notifications. Robinhood charts. Sugary food.

This weekend I sat down and did a dopamine audit. And the results weren't pretty.

But here's how to use it to hack back your monkey brain:

-= The Secret to Effective Coaching =-

🤔 You ever had a coach that always told you what to do?

🎓 That's a lecturer, not a coach.

㊙️ Let's take a look at THE key ingredient to being an effective coach...

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-= The Secret to Effective Coaching =-

🤔 You ever had a coach that always told you what to do?

🎓 That's a lecturer, not a coach.

㊙️ Let's take a look at THE key ingredient to being an effective coach...

🧵👇 #ship30for30

I read my latest Amazon review and felt crushed. I sat on my couch for several minutes in disbelief, unable to move.

But I won't let this one piece of feedback crush me.

In my latest Atomic Essay, I explore how I'm internalizing this feedback and what it means for my writing.

I graduated in 2018 and shortly after entered the workforce. Roughly 3 years later, the most important skills I've learned have undoubtedly been soft skills.

Anyone can be taught how to do a job. But it's much harder to teach character, compassion, and discipline.

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We taught that being a perfectionist is a good thing. 🥳

But what if it isn't? 🤔

Your perfectionism is fear disguised. And it's holding you back from starting a business, project, hobby, you name it.

Time to let it go.

Here's how to start.

Most financial advice you read online almost always talks about cutting back and spending less

Which is great, but what about the other side of the equation?

Cutting back can only take you so far

What's the difference between a storyteller and someone who tells stories?

Storytellers use them to teach lessons and inspire action.

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Discipline is super important.

Things taste better when you have them every once in a while.

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Is your latest piece of content providing value to your target audience? Or is something inside confusing them?

In today's essay, I framed this message in the lense of a popular topic: NFTs.

Read on for more!

The word "writing" is a bit of misnomer.

Writing is not putting pen to paper.

Writing is not saying things to Siri.

Writing is not talking to Otter.

Writing is not doodling.

Writing is not typing.

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There is pain, fear, and suffering in our lives. Amid all of our difficulties, we can choose hope.

Hope is a virtue we can practice. ✌️↓

People always ❓ask me about my life hacks. Today I share one with you.

When I cut the 🚨📰 news, it changed my life forever.

I improved my 🌱mental health, reduced my PTSD & 🥰 helped real people.

As an atomic essay, it's only a tiny taste of the amazing benefits.

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-= Life Is A Series of Experiments =-

🎯 Trying to get conditions just right for that next project?

⚙️ Don't bother. You know what works by eliminating what does not.

🧑‍🔬 Rediscover your childhood mastery of experimentation to level up...

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I love archeology and after binging a few documentaries over the last couple of weeks, it reminded me of something. 🤔

Writing. ✍️

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It is not easy to set priorities. Even if you do, its easy to get lost with busy work.

Maybe in an increasingly distracted world, your edge is FOCUS!

He's been publishing daily blogs for years

He's a world-renown marketer

A best-selling author

But it didn't start that way

He's been publishing daily blogs for years

He's a world-renown marketer

A best-selling author

But it didn't start that way

“Follow your passion” is a pretty popular advice.

It's also bad advice.

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I have some good news to share.
Day 5. 👇
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Here's another way of thinking about "digging yourself o