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Helping digital creators level up their skill sets. Tweets about process, mindset, creativity, and more. A @mattdowney joint.

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"The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek." — Joseph Campbell

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Experts often have just as much unconscious knowledge as beginners, if not more; writing can help to make this conscious.

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If you enjoyed this and you're into creative entrepreneurship or freelancing:

1. Make sure to follow @buildyourbridge for more threads like this

2. Retweet the 1st tweet of this thread to help inspire others

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There is a huge disconnect between creativity and productivity. We need to find a way to bridge it.

Here are 5 ways you can do that: 👇

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There is a huge disconnect between creativity and productivity. We need to find a way to bridge it.

Here are 5 ways you can do that: 👇

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5. Celebrate

Don't forget to celebrate your wins and accomplishments. It’s a great way to stay motivated and inspired.

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When you think you’re overselling, you’re probably not even close to making a sale.

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4) Be consistent. Half the time, the best results come from simply showing up.

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As a creator, always remember that marketing is a game of attention. Here are 3 things you can do to create a more engaged community. 👇

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3) Small tips go a long way and are usually more appreciated. Don't just tell people to subscribe or follow.

Instead, tell them 3 actionable ways they can implement the advice you've just given them.

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There are 5 main things you can do to get better at marketing:

1. Understand your customer
2. Read, learn, and experiment
3. Build strong relationships
4. Create a great customer experience
5. Measure and learn from your marketing efforts

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"If I am to speak for ten minutes, I need a week for preparation; if fifteen minutes, three days; if half an hour, two days; if an hour, I am ready now.” — Woodrow Wilson, U.S. President

Remember: Be concise. Big ideas need smaller words and shorter sentences.

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Features that allow businesses to charge more money for a product:

→ Trust
→ Talent
→ Speed
→ Exclusivity
→ Punctuality
→ Convenience
→ Higher Quality
→ Brand Recognition
→ Simply Charging More

h/t @nevmed

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Creativity is about pushing boundaries in a meaningful way.

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3 things to remember when starting your freelancing career or building an agency:

→ Make it fun
→ Be smart about where your money goes
→ Be relentless in both learning and delivering

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Trust yourself. If you think you can, you will.