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Hey Reader,
I'm going to take a two weeks off the newsletter as I'll be out on a 42 mile backpacking adventure this weekend and camping again the following weekend. I hope you have a chance to get outside in the next few weeks as well!
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BUILT TO LAST
My friend Matt just published this video about things that are built to last. It really resonated. Not only do I love companies that build for the long term, but I want to be one of those creators who perseveres. Compound growth is the most powerful force as a creator. As Charlie Munger says:
“the first rule of compounding is to never interrupt it unnecessarily.”
So watch Matt's video. Then build products and a creative career to last.
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Robert Glazer is the founder and CEO of Acceleration Partners, a global marketing agency. Robert is also the co-founder and Chairman of BrandCycle, an affiliate marketing and content monetization platform. He's also one of my favorite people to learn from when it comes to company culture, and intentional leadership. He writes Friday Forward, an inspirational weekly newsletter reaching over 200,000 individuals and business leaders across 60+ countries. I loved chatting with him and I hope you enjoy this one!
WHAT I'M WATCHING
New website for I Am A Creator films
We recently launched this new website for I Am a Creator and I love it! The stories, documentaries and books are all in once place and easy to access. I really love Jessica Abel's story and her fierce dedication to her passion and to teaching. I highly recommend taking a break to watch one of these docs if you are losing team and need a burst of energy.
Talk to you in a few weeks,
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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