Alan Bartusik

As kids, we learned by watching. Watching our parents. Watching our teachers. Watching our friends. And as adults? We still learn best by watching others. Here’s the thing: I didn’t learn how to land clients by reading endless theory. Courses helped, sure. But nothing compared to observing successful people. I remember one creator in particular. I stumbled across his content on X, and he had this way of writing posts that just drew me in. I noticed how he engaged with his audience. How he structured his offers. Even how he followed up with people who didn’t buy immediately. So, I started doing the same. I signed up for newsletters. Joined waitlists. Studied every email and post he sent out. I didn’t just scroll—I observed. From the tiny details, like the way he phrased a hook… To the bigger picture, like how he positioned a $5K offer. Every little thing mattered. And it stuck with me. Even now, I still do this. I follow creators whose results I admire. Watch their funnels and sign up for their programs. Sometimes free, sometimes paid. Just to see how they operate. Then I take what I learn, apply it, and innovate on top of it. That’s how I collapsed my learning curve. Not by consuming more content… But by observing in real time and applying what I saw. So, here’s my thought: If you want to grow fast… Don’t just guess or copy. Watch from the inside. Learn the nuances. Apply. Innovate. ---------------------------------------------------------- Congrats on reaching it this far, you're a legend :) If this post helped you, consider: 1. Liking 2. Retweeting 3. Following me 😉

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗻 𝗫? Consuming advice you never execute. The real move? Commit to one framework, not endless ideas. Test it. Review it. Adjust. I’m building by doing one thing consistently and improving it daily. That’s the game.

@TheMonkai When the message is clear, the growth takes care of itself.

@alanbartusik It's the message behind the growth.

𝗡𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻’𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗼𝗮𝗹. They’re the side effect. Most beginners obsess over: • Likes • Followers • Impressions But numbers don’t build leverage. Direction does. When you’re clear on: → Who you help? → What problem you solve? → Why pick YOU? The numbers follow naturally. Stop chasing metrics. Start building meaning. Clarity compounds faster than growth hacks.

@TheMonkai Thank you, Monkai!

@alanbartusik Very good distinction there, Alan

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘹𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘥𝘰𝘦𝘴𝘯'𝘵. You know what to write. But things break down: - Nobody saves it. - They scroll past it. - Leads don't respond. The gap isn't insight— 𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. Most creators think more value wins. It doesn't. Clarity does. Structure does. Precision does. You can't package genius poorly and expect authority. Here's the shift: Stop writing what you know. Start writing what they remember. - Challenge their default. - Land one paradigm shift. - Frame through one belief. Don't celebrate having the idea. 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗲.

@TheMonkai Always🤝

@alanbartusik Never sacrifice humility for ego.

𝗘𝗴𝗼 𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵. Most people chase: → Validation → Recognition → “Proof” they’re better But ego doesn’t scale. Curiosity does. Discipline does. Action does. Check your ego at the door. Focus on getting better, and engaging with others in discussions. Not just being seen. Growth follows quietly. Best when it’s fun and shared with others.

𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗫? Writing to sound smart. Sharing cool ideas they just learned. Explaining concepts. Chasing clever takes. But people don’t remember information. They remember insight. They remember: → Clear beliefs → Strong opinions → Simple truths Write so someone can recall your post hours later. If it can’t be remembered, it won’t be acted on. Memorability beats cleverness. Every time.

@b_winzer Love this analogy! Many get distracted by the “shiny” stuff instead of focusing on what actually drives results. A website isn’t a trophy shelf, it’s a conversion machine.

magpies collect shiny things everyone knows this except its not actually true researchers tested it magpies dont give a shit about shiny objects they actually AVOID them because unfamiliar objects make them nervous but the myth persists because someone said it once and everyone believed it kind of like how coaches believe they need blogs and podcasts and newsletters because someone told them thats what successful coaches have so they add all these shiny features to their website thinking it makes them look more legit but it doesnt it just makes them look like theyre trying too hard magpies dont collect shiny things they focus on what actually matters food shelter survival your website should do the same stop adding shiny features focus on what actually converts a clear offer and a way to book

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@Cobratate Living the dream, man 😎 nothing like good friends, food, and some chill time!

We miss house arrest so bad that we’ve locked ourselves in the house again for a week. Chefs. Shisha. Gym. Chilling with the guys in a compound so secure police can’t break in. Best life ever.

@federicodonaton Totally, putting someone on the defensive shuts the conversation down before it even starts.

𝗗𝗢𝗡'𝗧 𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆’𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴. When a prospect says something inaccurate, don’t correct them directly. That puts them on the defensive. Instead, reframe it. Say: “𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗲 𝘂𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝘀…” You acknowledge their point, then add your insight. People don’t buy when they feel challenged. Keep them comfortable and confident. Agree?

@tasornp That constant “I should be doing more” feeling is the trap. Systems + consistency beat motivation every time.

You’ll never feel caught up. That’s the price of building alongside a 9–5. With limited time each day, You’ll feel like you should be doing more. But that pressure is exactly what leads to overwhelm and burnout. Instead, build systems that focus only on needle moving tasks. Show up, execute, and trust the system. Real progress comes from consistency, not from how you feel.

@elonmusk This will spark attention, but the real question is how modern care actually improves lives.

Seriously

@Herry425 Haha, appreciate it! Glad it’s resonating so far 🔥

@alanbartusik Alan!!! CT isn't ready🔥, congrats man

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗯𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁. Most people quit too early. They post for a week. DM for a few days. Then disappear. Not because it doesn’t work. But because it’s slower than their ego expected. I’m building from zero. And yesterday I hit 50 followers. Not by chance... But by following a system that got me there. If you want to know how? Dm me.

@Ridwanisfit Yep, effort over ego wins every time.

@alanbartusik It's all about who's willing to put in more effort.