Oscar

I post about various topics that interest me: mindset, productivity, and design. I’ll share my journey as I begin freelancing.

[Oscar @callmeOG]

@joserosado Love it.
Get started.
Get your hands dirty.
Fail. Make mistakes.
And keep applying what you learn.

[Oscar @callmeOG]

@supermanuelsaez Our Thoughts keep us stuck. That’s a fact.

Writing has been my way to surface what’s underneath. Awareness happens here.

Yes, therapy helps too. Someone hearing you and process experiences of life also brings that awareness through someone else.

[Oscar @callmeOG]

Watch less YouTube.

Read more.

[Oscar @callmeOG]

Well said!

“It’s about how you respond when someone you love holds up a mirror.”

Dang… that hit me.

When people ask, “How did you get there?” they’re referring to the success, the public spaces that allow for attention and glory.

When they hear the “boring” answer it’s hard to accept.

[Oscar @callmeOG]

@levelsio Seems like this would be the case for cold brew as well. Doesn't seem to involve a paper filter.

[Oscar @callmeOG]

@supermanuelsaez Connect more by sharing the specifics of the chaos.

Nothing bonds more than shared experiences.

You know what has a lot of weight to it? “Me, too.”

[Oscar @callmeOG]

@joserosado The power of appearing "new"

[Oscar @callmeOG]

@lessaraebiger Simplicity first.

Then add the complexity.

[Oscar @callmeOG]

@neelhome You replace the many fears of what could go wrong with the experience of reality.

Now, you're standing in the space of truth.

That's the value of courage.

[Oscar @callmeOG]

@ItsKieranDrew There's a reason why it's the path less chosen... the majority of the reps look the same.

It loses its appeal after the 50th time.

We like new.
We want new.

New makes you change gears. You lose momentum.

[Oscar @callmeOG]

I agree. I think one must define that. Or determine a standard. What do you think?

Are we talking So Good They Can’t Ignore You?

[Oscar @callmeOG]

You don’t need large blocks of time to make progress.

You need consistency.
30 to 45 minutes.
Daily.

The consistent drip of effort moves the needle.

Momentum starts today.

[Oscar @callmeOG]

I took a risk.

I recorded a loom video analyzing a newsletter for a potential client.

I sent that video via email.

Waited.

And received a response: “That was a good move. You showed value.”

They implemented my suggestions.
Now we’re working together.

Lesson here: Don’t wait for permission. Show what you know.

[Sahil Bloom @SahilBloom]

Everyone needs to hear this…

[Oscar @callmeOG]

@SahilBloom Needed this today. 💯

[Oscar @callmeOG]

Let me tell you about a scenario I experienced yesterday.

I walked past a bookstore.

And there, outside:

• a table with a cloth (no message on it)
• a stack of books
• a small display
• the author behind the table

The author said hello when I greeted them. No pitch, no invitation.

The hard truth is: Your work doesn't speak for itself.

When you're putting yourself out there, the following things matter:

• Give me a clear message: Why should I care?

• Draw me in visually: You want my attention? Make me stop and look.

• An engaged presence: You want me to consider your perspective? Invite me in.

Gaining the attention of others takes work. You're going to need to earn it.

If you don't tell your story, no one else will.

[Oscar @callmeOG]

It just seems like it’s one, big marketing campaign for how it’s going to affect so many people. I would even say the countless stories and messaging are trying to hit our subconscious level. What for? To turn fear into paying for a subscription.

Cha-Ching!

And all these users are now constantly feeding it, providing data points so that they can provide more value and more features to subscribe to.

I use it, but I’m not hearing conversations of fear about AI at work.

[Oscar @callmeOG]

@eliogoodrich So true, brother. Your message is bound to be seen, but if the reps and the insight are not there, it can be challenging.

[Oscar @callmeOG]

@supermanuelsaez I hear you. I like that approach, too. It reminds of morning pages.

If you're interested, there are some good playlists on the Bullet Journal Youtube page.

I'll share one with you if you're interested https://t.co/UBk6DwIkok

[Oscar @callmeOG]

@jonbrosio I’m enjoying the less complexity phase right now. Interesting how that alone provides:

- less chaos
- less pressure
- more energy
- more focus