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How often must you post, to become a successful creator?
How often should you post, to build up true fans?A reader noticed my active social media following and asked me: "How often to post, to build a following like yours? How to stand out in a crowded marketplace?" I give an answer in this video that will work, no matter how the algorithm changes...
Posted by George Kao, Authentic Business Coach on Friday, May 12, 2023
A reader noticed my active social media following and asked me:
"How often to post, to build a following like yours? H…
Be aware of the values you’re being influenced into…
Extrinsic vs. Intrinsic Motivation for BusinessObserve the business experts you follow: notice the core message of their emails, social media, and websites… Are they trying to tempt you with big incomes and large followings? "Make 7 figures!” "Get one hundred thousand followers!” By selling wealth and fame, they are leading some people towards anxiety and depression. A business built on extrinsic (or external) motivations will eventually foster unhappiness. On the other hand, an authenti…
The most urgent concern re: Ai development (and what to do about it)
The biggest concern re: Ai Development (and what to do about it)I do have concerns about Ai. My biggest fear is not that it'll destroy the world, or democracy. My concern is how incredibly distracting it will be. What are you doing to prepare for it?
Posted by George Kao, Authentic Business Coach on Friday, April 28, 2023
I don’t think you and I need to worry about the world-destruction potential of Ai.
Why?
Because those of us reading this (who don't work in the Ai field or i…
Content Sabbaticals: An Essential Tool for Resilient Creators
Content Sabbaticals: An Essential Tool for Resilient CreatorsI've noticed that many people struggle with maintaining a consistent rhythm in their content creation. They create in sporadic bursts, and find it difficult to regain momentum each time they return to creating. Of course, it’s important to take breaks from creating… but ideally, we would do it in a planned way. This allows us to prepare to really rest. And then, to consciously return to regenerating a momentum of creating. With…
Your numbers are perfect right now.
Your business numbers are perfect right now.Years ago, I launched a program I was very passionate about. I imagined 20, or 30, maybe even 50 people enrolling and participating. Exciting! Actual number of sign-ups? One person. I had to cancel it, and refund the person. It was a painful experience, because my expectations didn’t match the results. A difficult but essential life lesson: to let go of attachment to our plans when reality presents differently. Looking back, I’m actually glad t…