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Your reading list for the week of September 29th, 2024.
TL;DR
S: 4 Myths About Online Writing That Cause New Writers to Quit
M: The #1 Mistake Solopreneurs Make: Confusing a Plan with a Strategy
T: writing is hard; inciting flame wars is easier
W: Outlive social media with a website and an email list
T: How to Stay Creatively Fresh
F: Media companies are printing magazines like it's 1999
S: The Future of SEO is User-Generated Content
Sunday
Myths will stifle your growth.
Don’t believe them.
Algorithms aren't broken.
Your content isn't good enough.
Monday
Define your 'why' before your 'how'.
Vision first. Action second.
Strategy is the compass.
Planning is the map.
One guides your direction.
The other plots your course.
Tuesday
Numbers go up, quality goes down.
Don't let social media psychosis derail your journey.
Write with purpose, not for applause.
Wednesday
Don't rent digital space.
Thursday
Take breaks.
Collaborate with friends.
Prioritize depth over fleeting dopamine hits.
Friday
Digital giants are turning pages... backwards.
Print magazines are making a comeback.
Is it just glossy nostalgia?
Or a bridge to digital loyalty?
True value isn't in the medium.
It's in the message that keeps readers coming back.
Saturday
The future belongs to those who harness the power of their users.
User-generated content isn't just a tactic.
It's a moat.
It's a growth engine.
It's the key to sustainable, defensible SEO.
Build with your users, not just for them.