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@mrcabasvidani The power to work per your own values and beliefs is the most understated perk of being a solopreneur, or entrepreneur if any kind for that matter, by miles. It makes everything else more seamless, more coherent.

My wife sees me more confident then ever. The activities in my life are increasingly more aligned with my nature. It has a cost, though: I basically restarted from zero in many areas. And it's terrifying.

@muncini Words from a man of experience

@TheDavidLabs I've realized that going all in on my endeavors, even if there's a risk of failure, is far more rewarding. Regret is scarier than failure itself.

Starting your own brand is scary. After I’ve started and failed, this is what I find even scarier : Half-assing it. If you go, go all in. That way, if you fail, you won’t have regrets. And if you do fail, you’ll have learned so much more.

@AarxnShepherd I'd much rather have a smaller but very engaged and focused community than one million tiktok followers looking for more clickbait (but perfectly looped) content.

I've been on 𝕏 for 100 days. And I've noticed one common trend. Constant amongst all niches. Everyone wants things fast and cheap. But they forget the sacrifice in doing that. (Hint: you're sacrificing quality). In Cold Email, people pay for the cheapest domains. And receive garbage deliverability. They cut corners on their prospecting. And reach the wrong people. They use free email copy templates. And struggle to stand out. When in reality the only solution? Doing the damn work.

There is one key to being successful as an entrepreneur. Something we used to hide, we used to avoid talking about. Mental health. There is no template for your mental health. You are one of one, and nobody else can feel exactly what you feel. Not every emotion, every thought has a purpose : some just pop up at times more or less convenient. While some people will try to relate based in their own experiences, similar conditions don't mean similar outcome. You have to trust yourself and know when to get help. This is 2023 Is there still stigma? Probably. Is it as bad as previous generations made it? Not nearly. We are part of an era where you are not only allowed, but encouraged to seek help if you need it. It does not mean that you don't need courage. It does not make it meaningless. It just normalises it. It is now accepted that humans are... well, human. This is your own process. When I first seeked help, I told my wife I was getting help from a therapist. Nothing more. It took months before I told strangers, because it didn't matter. I would never see them again. Judge away. It took even longer before I told my brother. But today, I don't mind saying it out loud. It's part of the process, it's part of my process. It is not expected to be sunshine and rainbows everyday. Starting a project, a business, or anything of the kind is challenging. It takes patience, courage, time and dedication. On some days, that is easy, natural and organic. On other days, it is challenging and comes at the expense of you. If you need help, go get it. Please.

@stijnnoorman Yes

In 90 days I gained: • 2700 followers • 760 e-mail subs • 2.1M impressions My Digital Creator 101 Course will help you do the same. Want it? • Like + comment ‘yes’ • Follow (so I can DM you the course) (48h only) (Version 2 since 90% didn’t get it because of an error.)

@thedanbelyaev Client

I own my time, I make it count. Coming from a profession where time at the office was praised, and was probably the most important metric, this resonates so much. Drop useless reunions, don't take emergencies unless they really are, own your schedule. I would never go back. I own my time. I make it count.

I'm pretty sure you have the right skills but don't market them right.

@mrcabasvidani I've found that having a semi-defined structure helps me be more present. If I've got a defined slot in my schedule, I find it easier to turn off the rest of focus 100%.

Productivity tactics don’t limit your creativity. - Without planning, endless unforeseen events steal your creative time - Inefficient procedures prolong boring tasks - The wrong tools make even the creative process annoying - And on, and on. You don’t need to become a rigid robot. But you need a customized mix of productivity techniques. This way you free up time and energy to create as much you can, as best you can.

@mrcabasvidani @stijnnoorman Accurately defined Indeed.

@TheDavidLabs @stijnnoorman Failing is a synonym of experimenting 😅

You don't actually need someone's advice. You're just procrastinating.

@DCopyBoy Right on!

@TheDavidLabs This is so true. Nothing holds anyone back other than procrastination

Serious question. Those of you who haven't made the jump from employed to #freelance or #solopreneur, or don't have a side projet, what's holding you back?

@mrcabasvidani @stijnnoorman Experimenting, perhaps failing, will teach you much more than anything you can read or listen to.

@stijnnoorman If you are not taking action BUT you are still looking for the next coach or course, save your money. Start doing. Experience will tell you what you realy need.

@stijnnoorman I'm experimenting at the moment, and will most definitely implement the advice from this post. Thanks!

I gained 747 followers in the last 7 days. • No ads • No paid RTs • No engagement groups Reach isn’t down if you know what to focus on. Here’s my simple 5-part content strategy to grow regardless of what the algorithm does. 1. Tweet 6-8 times per day Quality matters most. But high quantity of quality is best. This is what I aim for. I post 8 times on Monday to Thursday and 6 times on Friday to Sunday. 2. Daily long-form tweet I gained 100+ followers from one long-form (see pinned tweet). Long-forms are a game-changer. But most long-forms on X suck. Here’s what you should focus on: • Strong hook • Unique idea • Writing goals • Relevant images • Writing guidelines It’s all about the idea and how you present it. 3. Writing goals I always think of my reader. Forget about fancy frameworks. The EIE Framework is all you need. It’s based on the reasons why people consume content. The reasons people consume content are: • Education • Inspiration • Entertainment All your tweets should be aimed at at least one of these. The more the better. Give people what they actually want. 4. Writing guidelines Writing is like your clothes. It doesn’t need to look good but it sure as hell helps to make a good impression. Especially if people don’t know you yet. When your writing looks good you naturally guide the reader’s eyes down the page. Focus on this: 5. 30+ comments per day Comment as much as you can. The small creators that grow the fastest are the ones who comment the most. It’s 80% of your growth at the start. Comments force eyeballs on your content. So you should comment at least 30 times per day. I did 50-69 when I was below 1000 followers. Here’s my social blade for full transparency: As you can see I average 76 comments per day. 30 on other people’s posts. 46 as replies to comments I get. Prioritize commenting on other people’s posts. They would rather get a comment from you than a reply to their comment. Use these 5 things to grow fast regardless of what the algorithm does. Reach isn’t down if you know what to focus on. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– This was long-form 9/30 of November! If you want more like this: 1. Follow @stijnnoorman 2. RT this post 3. Check link in bio Thanks for reading! Stijn DM me if you want my help building a 4-figure X creator business in the next few months: x.com/messages/compo…

@stijnnoorman There's huge value to see direct (though not necessarily instantaneous) results to your actions - And control is the enabling factor to that.

I don't want 2-hour workdays. I want 'life control': • Control over your time • Control over your words • Control over your desires • Control over your actions • Control over your thoughts • Control over your emotions Control is 100x better than lying on the beach.

1 daily habit. That's precisely how far away you are - and I am, for that matter - From achieving greatness. 4 steps. 1 commitment - To do them every day. Here's how to build meaningful habits, leading to crushing your goals : 1) Design your dream life - It should be a holistic view of your perfect life - Needs to be in line with your values - Does not have to be easily attainable This is just to give you reference as to where you want to go - What aspects of your life would be improved versus today. 2) Set a meaningful habit that is moving you toward that vision - Small (or not), daily habit that you would benefit from implementing - Must be easy to measure, specific (i.e. not "I will be more kind to others.") - Directly related to step 1 Your habit needs to be a stepping stone towards your dream life - it should be a direct path, no matter how long. 3) Build the system around your habit - Set a moment for your habit (i.e. at 2PM, or directly after lunch) - Make it obvious (i.e. Design an environment that forces you to go through with your habit) - Create a ritual around it - Make it easy (i.e. Leave your workout clothes - The clean ones, of course - in plain sight) Then Track it. Every. Single. Day. Doesn't matter if you're doing a spreadsheet, using an app or writing it down in your journal. But don't skip the tracking part. 4) Assess your results - Have you been slacking off? If so, your system is not working. Redesign it ASAP. - Have you been getting poor results despite consistency? If so, your habit may not be in line with your goal. - Have you been going long enough to see results? Perhaps you just need to stick with it a little longer :) From there, all that is left to do is run the cycle again. Habits are not made to be permanent - Because your life situation, and your goals are not ever evolving. This little strategy is based on many books I have read throughout the years, namely Atomic Habits, Rich Dad Poor Dad, I Will Teach You To Be Rich and many more. It is, however, my own take and a much condensed version, which works for me. #entrepreneurs #habits #selfimprovement

@FehzaanHaaris Forced slowdowns have always been gifts from life for me. Make the most of it! Heal well ;)

I was flying. 200+ followers in 4 days. Engaging like mad. Then it all stopped. Injured my hand and wrist. I'm devastated. Typing with one hand. It's so much slower. But oh well. I'm here for the long run. You should be too.

We are afraid of great stories. We fear that, by having events related in a compelling, bold manner, they will get Disfigured Wrongfully embellished. Let me tell you : Storytelling is but a catalyst. It does not take sides; it amplifies impact. It does not alter truth; It changes perception. I am no expert at it, but I’m striving to tell today's stories better than I did yesterday. Here are master storytellers I learn from everyday (And their TLDR, I guess🙃) Jesse Eckel @Jesseeckel Stories about money, crypto, small businesses, and strides of luck and misfortune. Jesse has a way of telling intricate stories simply, in the most organic manner. He has inspired thousands during the heights of crypto, and risen turmoil when things came crashing down. His narrative, however, stayed that of one who loves great adventures; his formula, simply matured with iterations. I very much look up to Jesse for the way he can condense hundreds of hours of research in a minute; yet he can make a one-minute twist of fate a 20 minute story. Max Maher @Maxwell_Maher From macro-level economic concepts to the tiniest one-person success stories, Max is a true fanatic of business in the truest, largest sense. And of hair care, apparently. What I admire most about Max is that he self-admittedly is no natural-born storyteller; he instead cultivated the art of depicting captivating scenarios and storylines. Some of his videos I consider to be the true definition of labour of love. Carefully crafted, with no obligation. Storytelling was not a gift I received at birth, yet I hope to one day be able to tell stories as powerful as his. Dan Ko @thedankoe Some stories are self-explanatory; some are tightly intertwined with timeless, abstract concepts. Needless to say, this list would have been incomplete without Dan Koe. Dan manages to stir the tangible and the intangible into coherent continuations of one another; skillfully sewing together our inner lives with the perceptible impact they have on our world. His style allows him to flow from concept to concept seamlessly; his selection of topics, many of which you might think dead if you evaluate popularity based on social media content volume, truly put him in a category he built for himself. So tell me. Which storytelling had the most impact on your life? If you made it this far, please consider following.

@zenoconscious I am here to spread the power of life balance through solo business. Also, I'm very much working on my writing skills; creating more engaging and thought through content. Stay committed, let's see where this journey takes us :)

Any small accounts like me determined to grow? Let’s join forces! Tell me who you are and what you are doing here!

@AdheebHameed Heya, I'm a business consultant who's worked with 50+ businesses, helping them through tough times. I'm now happy to share what I've learned, by building a personal brand and business and life balance. People first. Business always follows.

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