Here’s what’s new this week.
The counterintuitive path to success (YouTube)
You’re using social media all wrong (YouTube)
Next, a few short thoughts this week.
Money
You don’t have a content problem, you have a conversation problem.
You write the posts. You share your face. You tell your story. You get some likes. A few comments. But no one’s reaching out.
Here’s what’s happening:
Your content might be good. But it’s not creating movement.
If people are not replying to your stories… if they’re not answering your questions… if they’re not messaging you after a win post, transformation, or CTA, then you don’t have a content issue. You have a conversation issue.
You’re teaching, not talking. You’re broadcasting, not inviting. You’re sharing, not prompting. It’s a subtle but critical shift.
Comment on the post here for 3 ideas to spark conversations
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“Tight-knit communities follow discernible patterns. While social media can feel random and erratic, local communities are reliable and consistent.”
From The Obvious Choice: Timeless Lessons on Success, Profit, and Finding Your Way
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It’s not enough to gather seeds. You must plant them. Professional seed collectors never benefit from a bounty. Information without application represents unused potential.
Health
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Regular exercise prolongs life, prevents disease, and speeds up recovery from illness or injury. It also slows down age-related loss of muscle, bone, and functional abilities, and improves balance, coordination, and cognitive function.
Relationships
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The happiest couples round out each other’s personality.
They don’t read the same books or have the same friends.
One can be introverted, the other extroverted.
One a night person, the other useless after sunset. Or, in my case, 3pm.
You need compatibility, but, like, not all that much. More than anything, you need complementarity, shared values, and to respect the other person’s individuality.
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-Jon
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