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  • Published on
    November 26, 2024

    A 5-Week Plan to Go from Side Hustler to Solopreneur

    entrepreneurship

    Five weeks. That’s all that’s left in 2024.

    This plan isn’t about perfection—it’s about action. Commit, simplify, build, launch, and iterate. By the end, you won’t just have an idea; you’ll have progress.

    Stop waiting. Start now.

    A 5-Week Plan to Go from Side Hustler to Solopreneur
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  • Published on
    October 23, 2024

    The 8-Second Rule: Designing for Modern Attention Spans

    content-flywheeldesign

    Hooking a visitor in 8 seconds can make or break a landing page. In this essay, I share the lessons I’ve learned while building the Content Flywheel landing page, from crafting clear headlines to designing with empathy. Discover how ruthless prioritization and small tweaks can make all the difference.

    The 8-Second Rule: Designing for Modern Attention Spans
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  • Published on
    September 20, 2024

    If You’re Not Scared, You’re Not Growing

    growth

    “If you’re not scared, you’re not taking a chance. And if you’re not taking a chance, what the hell are you doing?” – Ted Mosby

    An atomic essay on pushing yourself outside of your comfort zone...

    If You’re Not Scared, You’re Not Growing
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  • Published on
    August 20, 2024

    The Rhythm of Innovation

    innovation

    Ideas don’t spread evenly.

    Everett Rogers figured this out and called it the Diffusion of Innovations. It’s the pattern of how new ideas and technologies move through society.

    Here’s how it works...

    The Rhythm of Innovation
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  • Published on
    August 5, 2024

    The Power of Small Wins

    entrepreneurship

    Solopreneurship is a marathon, not a sprint. The journey can feel daunting, and it’s easy to be overwhelmed by the distance between where you are and where you want to be.

    But progress isn’t measured by giant leaps—it’s found in the little steps forward...

    The Power of Small Wins
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