˗ˏˋ N I K I ˎˊ˗

You can find me • on Substack: nikitisza.substack.com • on YouTube (occasionally I make videos): youtube.com/c/nikidesign Or connect with me via LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nikitisza/1…

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The keystone habit I developed in the past 6 months that has had the most significant impact on all aspects of my life is… …morning exercise! Since then… • I write more • I eat better • I’m more active • I make healthier choices • I regulate my emotions better etc.

Beautiful morning walk

If you want to get started in UX Design for AI, here are my top 3 recommendations: 🤖 Google People + AI Guidebook 🤖 IBM Design for AI 🤖 Microsoft Guidelines for Human-AI Interaction  Is there any other course you’d recommend to me?

Amongst others, I also stopped using X. If you're still interested, you can find me • on Substack: nikitisza.substack.com • on YouTube (occasionally I make videos): youtube.com/c/nikidesign Or connect with me via LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nikitisza/

@mrcabasvidani It works exactly like my original structure (which was similar to this). Slow uptake but continuous, but no crazy numbers. Depending on your goal... 20 subs/month – is it a success or not? For me, it is.

@nikitisza Thanks, this seems a tried and tested structure. Is it working?

Is there some sort of curated database about newsletter formats? It would be helpful as inspiration to structure a newsletter. It could also be a curated newsletter about newsletter formats, of course. 😄

@BunduForAfrika1 Thank you for sharing the UX newsletter 🤩 I appreciate it!

Subscribe to UX Under Microscope, by @nikitisza nikitisza.substack.com/?r=gy7hr&utm_c…

@robably__ I landed jobs via LinkedIn (indirectly) but not through Easy Apply. My method: 1. Search for, e.g. UX design roles 2. Check listings 3. Visit the company's site to apply directly if the job is still open It shows you keep an eye on company's job postings (even if you don't)

just when you thought applying to jobs online couldnt get worse 😂😂😂 does anyone ACTUALLY get a job on these platforms?

Maybe in a few years…maybe 😉

@kryptypo If you're absolutely new to YouTube and did no research on how to create & need a method & want to learn about production - it's worth it. You're actually paying for the packaged content. Otherwise, you can find all the information for free on YouTube if you search for it.

@nikitisza @femkesvs Hey Niki, how was Matts Youtube course in retrospective? I'm looking for a YT / creator course, and his looks good.

Can anyone please recommend to me a small Mastermind group I could join as a creator? I’m willing to pay for it. I hoped the YouTube course I’m doing helps meet other creators, but unfortunately, it's not the case.

@thejustinwelsh I love the emphasis on • Value over volume • Underpromise and overdeliver

My insanely complex $5.2M marketing strategy. Turns out it can be jotted down on a piece of paper. Really. There’s so much talk about building big, extraordinary business models — that we often forget about the beauty of keeping things simple. Let’s break down how it works: Step 1: Write Good Content When I write, I don’t try to be witty or current. I just talk about the same thing every single day, 2-3 times a day: • Solopreneurship • How to build a thriving online business • How to design a more intentional lifestyle I always stick to my themes. My goal is to say something meaningful that engages readers, causes them to think, and helps them solve a problem. Sometimes I offer insights into why some solopreneurs fail (or succeed) or share a time-saving trick that people overlook. But the message always ties back to the big picture. When you nail content that resonates with your audience, you don’t just get likes; you get people attracted to your way of thinking. And that’s your real goal, isn’t it? Step 2: Link To An Article Half an hour after I share a piece of content, I follow up with a link to an article on my website. I never send people to some run-of-the-mill article, rehashing the same old, boring advice. Instead, each article aims to: • Dive deeper into the point made in the content • Adding new layers of information that are valuable By doing so, I'm (hopefully) establishing trust and authority. Step 3: Link To A Product (In The Article) Many people assume the transition from content creation to sales has to be complex. Are there times when that is true? Sure. There’s no one-size-fits-all business strategy. But I’m here to show you that (most of the time) it doesn't have to be complicated. In the articles I write, I often include a link to one of my products and some context about why my product solves the problem addressed in the article. And sometimes I just offer a gentle reminder at the end of the piece. It's a natural, non-salesy progression that gives readers an action step if they’re ready to start fixing the problem they just read about. Step 4: Make It Easy To Buy When readers click on the links to one of my products, my landing pages are simple and direct. I tell you what to expect, what problem it solves, what’s inside, how much it costs, and what other people think about the product. Straight to the point. Then I make sure it’s easy to buy by placing calls-to-action at each stop on the page. For example, my product page has 11 CTAs in total, making it easy to buy should the right customer visit the page. Step 5: Deliver My end goal isn’t just to make a sale. Never has been. It’s to blow the socks off of my customers with more value than they ever expected. It’s to take someone from skeptical to ecstatic in less than 90 minutes. My products usually cost around $150, but the value inside must be worth at least $15,000. Remember, when someone buys something from you, they’re spending their money AND their time. Give that value back to them 100x over. Remember: It's easy to get lost in complexity, especially as a solopreneur managing every aspect of your business by yourself. I still catch myself overcomplicating things all the time. But keep this in mind — complexity is not a requirement for success. The flow from social media content to a satisfied customer doesn’t have to be a winding, complicated road. So I encourage you to try a more simplified route. You'll be amazed how everything else falls into place. If you have any questions, ask away.

@Nicolascole77 👻

I spent 50+ hours collecting takeaways from my bestselling book "The Art and Biz of Ghostwriting": • 8 in-demand ghostwriting gigs • 3 pricing fears holding you back • How to ghostwrite anything for anyone And more! Follow, like, & reply "👻" - I'll send it to you for FREE!

ChatGPT and UX Research: Embracing the Future While Valuing the Human Touch nikitisza.substack.com/p/chatgpt-and-…

What are your Black Friday buys? I got • 2-hour writer from @thedankoe • Lifetime subscription to @ProWritingAid • 1-year subscription to @typefully as I want to give X another crack next year

@femkesvs @ow Such a wonderful news! Congratulations to you both! 👶

I'm beyond thrilled to share that @ow and I welcomed our daughter to the world on October 21st, 2023. After an incredibly positive birth experience we've all been spending quality time together at home and are looking forward to creating new memories as a family of 3! 🐣❤️

New Google Chrome feature I've been wishing for over a decade – is finally here. Search bookmarks without needing to open the bookmark manager in a new tab.

@ottomantraytime Thanks for sharing my article 🙂

The Dual Roles in Writing: Drafter vs. Reviser by @nikitisza link.medium.com/DVRTe5DaOEb

@akos_veber @nicolefranq 😍 Thanks, Akos!

@nicolefranq @nikitisza for UX content and wisdom ☺️