Essays
The Saturday Essay. On business, work, and building a life of your own.
- How to Avoid Burnout in Work, Business and Life
On December 16th, 2018, I had a massive panic attack at my executive job. That day was one of the worst of my life — and the beginning of everything that came after.
- Every Creator Needs An Enemy (Or Two)
Every great creator has an enemy. Not a person — an idea they refuse to accept. Here's why that matters.
- 6 Important Lessons I Learned in 2022
Six lessons from 2022 that I wish I'd learned years earlier. The fifth one still stings.
- Use Anti-Goals to Stop Doing What You Hate
Instead of setting goals for what you want to do, try setting goals for what you want to stop doing.
- Growing Your Audience in 2024
The market is getting more crowded, which is exactly why now is the time to double down — not pull back.
- Build an MVP Startup Business in 27 Minutes
I built a minimum viable business in 27 minutes to prove a point. Here's every step.
- Face Your Fears To Get What You Want
If you want to build something meaningful, you'll have to do uncomfortable things. The question is which ones.
- Building Your First Online Business From Scratch
Most first-time online businesses fail for reasons that are entirely predictable. Here's how to avoid the usual traps.
- A 30-minute Conversation Led to a $2,243 Twitter thread.
A 30-minute conversation turned into a $2,243 Twitter thread. Here's what happened and why it works.
- I Spent $40.93 and 10 Minutes to Generate $7,500 in Sales
I spent $40.93 and 10 minutes to generate $7,500 in sales. The strategy was embarrassingly simple.