A social media post can be so many things...
The start of a movement.
A flag in the ground.
Market research.
An introduction.
An opportunity.
A billboard.
A mistake.
A magnet.
A story.
A gift.
So, why settle for just another selfie?
Now, on to this week's ideas...
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1. You're Not Floating Through Life - You're 25.
"It's as important to learn what you don't want as it is to learn what you do want."
I got an email from a 25-year-old who hates her job, feels lost, and like she's floating through life with no purpose.
In this post I share my advice to her (which isn't limited to 20-somethings) including suggestions about how to find a career you'll enjoy and not beat yourself up if you're not where you'd like to be right now.
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2. How A Normal Person Can Build A Large Social Media Following
"The way you stand out on social media is by adding your experience to everything you publish."
You don't have to pretend to be someone you're not in order to attract an audience on social media - in fact, your best bet is to be 100% your authentic self on the platform.
Easier said than done.
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3. How To Decide What To Work On
"The moment I understood I'd be more regretful if I failed to become a successful writer than a successful entrepreneur, I was no longer distracted by the urge to pursue startups. Instead, I was focused on ensuring I didn't die without becoming a successful writer."
This is a must-read if you're the kind of person who has a million things they want to do and not enough time to do them (and I'm pretty sure you are that kind person).
Julian Shapiro breaks down how to decide what to work on inspired by an approach Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos use that centers around minimizing potential regret and clarifying your individual values.
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4. 13 Places To Find Free Illustrations You Can Use
"Thanks to all those designers, who allow engineers like me to overcome the struggle with creating custom illustrations."
You may want to bookmark this one.
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5. These Five Boundaries Are The Key To A Calm Work Day
"Work happy hours are an extension of the work day, with a heavy dose of emotional labor."
Your work day doesn't have to feel overwhelming, even if you have a stressful job.
Kelly Barrett has found five boundaries are the key to a calm work day including to stop venting your frustrations to your co-workers, having every meeting in a conference room, and responding to emails within five minutes of getting them.
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