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Creating a perennial seller
We're making progress on the massive berm separating our new property from a busy road and I never knew a pile of dirt could make me so happy!
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WHAT I'M READING
Perennial Seller by Ryan Holiday
I think as creators, our deep desire is to create timeless, lasting work. Work that will be appreciated for years to come. Along the way we can become convinced that instant validation is more important than that, that if our work isn't a blockbuster on launch day, then it isn't valuable. This book is all about not falling into that trap, and how to create work that stands the test of time. It was such a good reminder for me, and has some great wisdom for any creator.
Check it out if you're interested »
WHAT I'M WATCHING
The Last Dance
I'm a little late to this party, but I loved the Netflix documentary about the incredible career of Michael Jordan. Its super well done, engaging and great story telling. Not only is Jordan arguably the greatest basketball player of all time, he also built a brilliant personal brand before that was really a thing. Athletes are absolutely creators and it was so cool to get an in depth look at how he crafted his career and brand.
You can watch it on Netflix »
CREATOR I ADMIRE
Jenell Stewart
I love Jenell's story, its such a classic creator journey. She learned something, wanted to share it with people, and then realized that not only did she love sharing, people loved hearing from her as well. Over time she got better and better at it, by very purposefully learning from those who do it best. Now she has an incredible business that is hard for even her to believe. I think what I love about her story is that there wasn't some massive stroke of luck, or seredipitous meeting. She put in the work to get where she is, and that makes this path accessible to anyone!
Here's her story if you'd like to read »
Thanks for joining me today, hope you have a great week!
-Nathan
Nathan Barry
I'm a designer who turned into a writer who turned into a startup CEO. My mission is to help creators earn a living. Subscribe for essays on building an audience and earning a living as a creator.
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