Even though I view things through a "minimalist lense", my marketing still gets bloated. Always smart to review and simplify, and even better if you analyze it before adding it to avoid the bloat!
It's almost as if we're in a constant cycle of simplifying after it gets bloated. Sometimes it's a matter of testing various things to identify the "single" or "simple" thing that generates the biggest return and then doubling down on it. Over the years I found myself in a very similar position and only through repeated "simplification" have I been able to catch it sooner.
Absolutely, I think it's always a good exercise to do in many different areas of our lives. I started publishing a weekly recap on Medium two weeks ago, and end each recap with a section called "How Can I Simplify?"
They have overlaps, and I do enjoy both. I use Medium more as you would a blog, and Substack more as your would a newsletter platforms (and Notes as social media).
In my opinion, Medium is "easier" to monetize if you're eligible for their Partner Program, but Substack is "easier" to scale.
Good to know. I personally haven't noticed the "growth" everyone is raving about with Substack notes from an organic sense but I will continue to write!
In my experience, the bigger the team the higher the risk of going from launch to launch :
1. Spending a lot of energy.
2. Without achieving anything of value.
This can be a great advantage for solopreneurs and creators.
The launch cycle can be difficult. But there is a different energy when you’re live. There’s a time and place for it for sure.
Even though I view things through a "minimalist lense", my marketing still gets bloated. Always smart to review and simplify, and even better if you analyze it before adding it to avoid the bloat!
It's almost as if we're in a constant cycle of simplifying after it gets bloated. Sometimes it's a matter of testing various things to identify the "single" or "simple" thing that generates the biggest return and then doubling down on it. Over the years I found myself in a very similar position and only through repeated "simplification" have I been able to catch it sooner.
Absolutely, I think it's always a good exercise to do in many different areas of our lives. I started publishing a weekly recap on Medium two weeks ago, and end each recap with a section called "How Can I Simplify?"
Love that. How do you find Medium vs. Substack? I have not used Medium much but hear a lot of creators and writers talk about it.
They have overlaps, and I do enjoy both. I use Medium more as you would a blog, and Substack more as your would a newsletter platforms (and Notes as social media).
In my opinion, Medium is "easier" to monetize if you're eligible for their Partner Program, but Substack is "easier" to scale.
Good to know. I personally haven't noticed the "growth" everyone is raving about with Substack notes from an organic sense but I will continue to write!