Brienne

Work in progress • Tweets on failures and lessons in my self-improvement journey • Writing everyday

[Brienne @rienneb]

I'm a millionaire.

If we measure what we have by our health, I'm so blessed I feel like a million bucks right now.

And with good health, we can do everything isn't it?

How would you live your day if you have a million dollars?

[Brienne @rienneb]

Hello X, I'm back. Who's here? Let's hang!

[Brienne @rienneb]

Hi @chatandbuild, I am encountering issues on your payment page. Tried reaching you on ig. Please reply asap thank you!

[Brienne @rienneb]

Been deep in this book since an hour ago. Have you read it? Outlive by @PeterAttiaMD

[Brienne @rienneb]

Happy 2024! I’ve never felt more excited than when I’m heading to work ready to make an impact on another person’s life.

I hope you find what brings you joy this year and keep that spark alive!

[Brienne @rienneb]

How cool feb 16 I wrote this and now I'm somewhere else https://t.co/afmrHH9j1i
Using writing as a manifestation tool moving forward

Curious, what do you use for manifesting?

[Brienne @rienneb]

I no longer know how to use this space.

If you're still on here, know I'm taking baby steps to come back.

Life is bigger than X, so are you.
Be awesome, be beautiful.
I'll see you when I see you. 🫶

[Brienne @rienneb]

@rebeccaebrown Get well soon Rebecca! Sending good vibes and love your way. 💫

[Brienne @rienneb]

Running when you haven’t fully recovered is no joke. But I needed to get outside. I needed to sweat. Glad I got it done.

[Brienne @rienneb]

@CybRunner1 You're exactly right Victor.

Learning this lesson over and over. I need to put my attention where it matters.

[Brienne @rienneb]

@zulhafniz It's been alright. Catch up for tea sometime?

[Brienne @rienneb]

Happy 50 days left till the end of the year.

Here’s to remind you me,
Only do the things that bring you joy.

Woke up this morning at 7am and took a walk because I’ve been missing one.

I miss you X fam. Have a beautiful day! 💕

[Brienne @rienneb]

@muncini Hi Manmohan. Taking my time. Finding what I'd like to do. Happy to see you on here!

[Brienne @rienneb]

You can't win if you don't like it because somebody else likes it and they're going to outwork you @garyvee

Lesson learnt: Choose something that you love so that you can keep doing it over and over.
https://t.co/OiriKN6c63

[Brienne @rienneb]

I see you, I hear you, I feel you. 🫶

[Brienne @rienneb]

@erikadmng @RickRubin I really love it. I think you should get it Erika!

[Brienne @rienneb]

Everyday has been vastly different from the next.

Yesterday I felt like a million bucks. I had an especially good day. I couldn’t sleep and lay in bed till 4am.

Woke up with vertigo.

This page from The Creative Act by @RickRubin spoke to me.

Life is strangely beautiful.

[Brienne @rienneb]

Currently reading 10x is Easier Than 2x by @DanSullivanSC and @DrBenjaminHardy

I'm loving what I'm reading so far.
Anybody read it yet?

[Brienne @rienneb]

@gera_wsl Lovely! Where did you go?

[Brienne @rienneb]

That’s Built to Last by Mêlée playing in the background.

Hi X fam, I’m finally heading to work!
So thankful for our body’s capabilities and what it can do for us.

Loving my Sunday morning. What you up to on a Sunday? 🌞

[Brienne @rienneb]

@CybRunner1 How would you get to 1M?

When I thought of that question, I was thinking about making sure I stay healthy so I can spend the money 😂 I’d love to find some way to give back too.

Is there anything else we can do to give back that doesn’t involve money?

[Brienne @rienneb]

I'm a millionaire.

If we measure what we have by our health, I'm so blessed I feel like a million bucks right now.

And with good health, we can do everything isn't it?

How would you live your day if you have a million dollars?

[Brienne @rienneb]

@JoshABrown_ Hello Josh! It’s been a while 😅

[Brienne @rienneb]

Slowly getting back to regularly posting on X again and this shows up on my feed.

I love this @JoshABrown_

And happy mid autumn festival to everyone! 🥮

We celebrate this yesterday. Usually with mooncakes and tea.

This pic was sent by a friend. The rabbits look so cute! 😍

[Josh @JoshABrown_]

“Hey what’s your content strategy?”

A common question.

No surprise, it’s the backbone of your brand.

What you’ve heard:

• inspire
• educate
• entertain

But what if I told you there was a powerful content pillar nobody on X is talking about.

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Visual communication...

It predates the written word by 1000s of years.

Those carvings in caves from 40,000 years ago, the pen and paper, the invention of the first camera...

We communicate visually. We have for centuries.

Digital constraints like character limits make it harder to get your point across without cutting out essential information or removing storylines.

The common solution...

Improve your writing.

I agree, that’s a no brainer. I’d recommend that too.

But you have an entire realm of communication you’re not taking advantage of.

Art, Images, videos, infographics, memes, and GIFs.

You're not limited to words.

Broadly speaking, I see two ways to use visuals in your content strategy.

Let’s go!

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1. Connection

I started my X account with no idea on content creation…

What does a first-time entrepreneur with limited career experience start writing about?

Your guess is as good as mine.

But I practiced photography often, to the point were I didn’t scrunch my face up when I saw my photos on a big screen.

So I went with it.

If the last 3 months on X have taught me anything, it’s the power of visuals for building connection.

Whether it be personal images, videos, art, memes or even gifs.

They say more than words.

They bring you closer.

They elicit emotional responses to the point were the reader has no option but to engage with your content.

Now who doesn’t want that?

I know what you’re thinking…

“That’s all great Josh but how do I implement all this?”

So here’s how I’d do it:

• Experiment with all forms of visual communication.
• Analyse what is working (and what you enjoy)
• Develop your unique edge.

You must play to your strengths, but first you must find them.

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2. Idea Generation

I didn’t realise this at first…

But images are an amazing idea generator.

I can look at an image and be flooded with ideas.

It’s crazy.

Staring at your screen, head in hands and hair falling out…

“I have no idea what to write”

But if you ask the right questions you’ll squash writers block.

Kieran Drew says it best, and it goes for every piece of content you consume.

Ask yourself:

What does this mean to me?

Relate what you’re seeing to past experiences.

Example:

The image above reminds me of:

• copping deals at car boot sales
• developing a nerve injury
• playing guitar as a child
• my trip to Marseille
• being hungover

That's 5 storylines from 1 image.

Now all you have to do is frame that into some X-friendly content and you’re flying.

Your turn…

What does it mean to you?

I want to see it in the comments below.

Written and visual communication should co-exist in your brand.

Use to connect.

Use to create.

Now...

Go and implement all of the above.

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Thanks so much for reading!

If you found this valuable, 2 requests:

1. Follow @JoshABrown_ for more bits on visual communication.
2. Repost so your audience can learn about the power of visuals.

Have a juicy weekend x