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How many more moments do you have with loved ones?
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Hey Reader, We don’t often like to think about it, but we have a finite number of interactions with everyone we care about. There will be a last time you see them. A last time they call. A last trip you take together. Just the other night I carried my 10 year old up to bed after he fell asleep on the couch and wondered, "is this the last time?" When you hear the word “wealth”, you might think of money. But not all wealth is monetary. When you consider the fact that you have a limited number of moments with your loved ones, it's clear that true wealth extends far beyond your bank account. Sahil Bloom’s new book explains that there are 5 Types of Wealth. It’s packed with useful systems, frameworks, and mental exercises for:
This book will really make you think and reflect on your priorities. If you’ve been wanting more in different areas of your life but not sure where to start, The 5 Types of Wealth will help you find clarity and create leverage. Right now, you can get 30% off when you order the book on Amazon. I recommend reading this book if you’re looking to design your dream life. PODCASTHow to Build a $100,000 Online Community in 3 Easy StepsToday I’m joined by Gina Bianchini, founder of Mighty Networks, to discuss what her data shows makes online communities succeed or fail. You’ll hear frameworks for creating engagement between members and the one metric that predicts a community’s success with 93% accuracy. We dive into specific strategies around using transitions, monthly themes, and daily engagement that keep members active. Watch or listen to episode » CONFERENCEA conference for creators like youIf you’re a serious creator, you know that connections are everything. But it’s not often you meet someone who does similar things. Craft + Commerce is Kit’s conference that takes place here in Boise, Idaho, and it’s for creators who mean business. So you’ll meet a bunch of people just like you. Even better, you’ll have the opportunity to create content together while you’re here. We’re opening up extended hours at Kit Studios. Come check out the studios and record some content with the creators you meet. It’s going to be the place to be. With focused workshops and honest conversations, you'll get practical strategies for building teams, scaling systems, and leave with the confidence to take your business to the next level. I hope to see you in June! NEWSLETTERTom Brady's newsletterExcited to announce 199, Tom Brady's newsletter that just launched on Kit. Get access to the 7-time Super Bowl Champion's thoughts on business, media, leadership, health, and of course, football. Each issue is an extension of what you'd find in a group chat with his friends. It was so fun to sign this deal with Tom and launch his newsletter while in person with our team at the Kit retreat last week. 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.
Hey Reader, You’ve probably heard of an MVP (Minimum Viable Product): the simplest version of a product with just enough features to solve a problem, get feedback, and find market validation. But forget an MVP. You need an MVB. A Minimum Viable Brand. You have a lot of experience in your industry that you’ve built up over years, but you don’t have the public credibility and reputation to back it up. You know that a great way to establish yourself as an authority is to teach what you know,...
Hey Reader, I’m excited to share my 2024 annual review with you. I feel like I have to pinch myself to wake up from a dream when I look back on 2024. I knew it would be a big year, but I didn’t expect that many of my long-term dreams could come to life in a single year. Buying a 3 letter .com domain name Rebranding my company Launching an app store Becoming a pilot …and more Without further ado, here are the highlights of my life and work in 2024. Click below to read my annual review: Read my...
Hey Reader, Happy New Year! I hope your holidays were restful and recharging. AI was a big topic last year, and it will continue to be a big topic in 2025. Especially for creators. One of the most obvious places to use AI is with writing. But as I’m sure you’ve noticed, AI-generated writing typically isn’t ready to use out of the box. That’s because there’s one important piece missing: You need great training material With many LLMs, like Google’s NotebookLM, you can upload a reference...