FTI #248: A new day.

It's been a week since I launched The Daily Graph.   I've already shared one-paragraph ideas in it about how to have a less stressful day, launch a "hit," and more.   People are digging it.   You can see what I've shared so far here and subscribe here to see what I share next week.   Now, on to this week's ideas...   * * *   1. My Newsletter Mastermind Q&A   "If your newsletter was 'The Jesse Newsletter' and I don't know who Jesse is, I don't care how great it is, I'm probably not checking it out."   I was recently invited to participate in a newsletter mastermind Q&A with the Ness Labs community.   Even though it's typically available to members only, they were kind enough to record it and allow me to share it with you.   In a 68-minute video you'll see me answer a variety of questions about newsletters including my take on how to get over the fear of unsubscribes, grow your newsletter, and find your niche (or not).   Related: The newsletter tips collection.   * * *   2. The Part Time Creator Manifesto   "You don't have to make money right away. There are plenty of ways to create valuable personal assets without monetizing right away, from writing a newsletter to building a YouTube channel."   Most creators aren't full-time creators and they don't have to be.   Shawn Wang shares the part time creator manifesto which is a great (an inspirational) overview of how to unlock value as a creator even if it's not a full-time pursuit for you.   Related: A manifesto for creative people.   * * *   3. 13 Books Worth Reading If You're A Consultant (Or Even If You're Not)   "The books I'm recommending in this list have helped me expand my mind, look at my business (and life) from a new perspective, and feel more confident about how to approach new challenges."   Luk Smeyers writes a great newsletter for creators so it shouldn't come as a surprise that he's also got some excellent books to recommend.   These 13 books worth reading if you're a consultant include summaries of the key points from each book and are probably worth reading if you do any kind of creative work or want to become more productive.   Related: My Secrets of Successful Creators free ebook.   * * *   4. 10 Steps To Validating A Business Idea   "The biggest mistake new entrepreneurs make is treating their ideas carefully."   This is a must-read if you're considering launching a new project.   SimonBlogs shares 10 steps to validating a business idea including a deep dive into how to identify a problem, solution, customer and more.   Related: How to decide which ideas to pursue.   * * *   5. Five Lessons From Running A Paid Newsletter For A Year   "Send personal emails to new paying subscribers."   It's one thing to run a free newsletter, but a paid one is an entirely different can of worms.   Simon Owens breaks down five lessons he's learned from running a paid newsletter for a year including to experiment with formatting, build a community for your audience, and promote your evergreen content.   Related: Most paid newsletters fail because they offer more instead of different.   * * *   This Is How I Get Things Done Every Day   I put together an eight-page PDF that reveals the simple productivity system I use each day to manage my To-Do List, focus on my most impactful work, and get things done...and how you can too.   You'll learn how I use a free app to manage my workflow, the five-minute routine I use every morning to optimize my day, and how I built a system that amplifies motivation and minimizes procrastination.   Learn how to get things done every day here.   Or...   Join This Is How I Do It for access to my full library of 39 resources to help you grow your audience or business, plus a new one each week.   Join today to get $1,365 worth of resources for just $120!   * * *   Classified Ads   • Struggling to find ideas on what to post on your social accounts? Never suffer from idea block again! Get 731+ Days of Social Content for only $27.   • Learn to be an expert storyteller on video from an award-winning TODAY show producer. Stop feeling overwhelmed and learn video to grow your brand!   • Tempo F*ck Coffee is a nootropic brain booster supplement that promises clarity and focus without the jitters and dreaded crash. 15% off here.   • Newsdrop is a quicker way of reading the news. Our editors summarize the top news of the day in less than 200 words, organized in a skimmable feed.   • Limited spots left for 1st cohort of On Deck Course Creators, a high-caliber paid community for the best course creators in the world. Apply now.   Have something you'd like to tell 10,000+ FTI readers about? Reserve an ad here.   * * *   My Final Words Of The Week   Sometimes, less is more.   Have a great week!   Josh   PS - If you enjoy my newsletter I'd love you to tell others about it.   They can subscribe here.   Thanks!   Share:

 

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