This is the 500th Sunday edition of my newsletter.
Hard to believe.
It’s come a long way since I published that first issue 10 years ago.
Thanks for your interest, attention, and spreading the word about this newsletter to others.
If you ever want to travel back in time you can see all 500 issues here.
Now, on to this week’s ideas…
The Starting Five
1. 5 Direct Messages To Send To A New Follower
Take your pick, they all work.
2. How To Decide Whether To Pay To Boost A LinkedIn Post
A formula that helps you figure out if it’s worth it.
3. How To Repackage Your Best Content Into An Email Course
Including how to use the 1-1-1 rule.
4. What Audiences Want In 2026
Five trends worth understanding.
5. How To Create A “Vision Deliverable”
Simple ways to prototype and test your big idea.
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Laugh Break
“How did you get to this point in your life? Where are you going?”
From My Notebook…
• Content creation is a lot more fun when you remember you can create whatever the hell you want.
• Kids today will never know the joy of getting 12 CDs for a penny.
• “Every professional should have a five-minute demonstration of their skill that makes an important stranger say, ‘Oh, wow. Now I get it.'” – Mark Levy
See more of my notebook here.
My Final Words Of The Week
Last week I worked with 3 clients as their writing partner.
I edited/rewrote LinkedIn posts for one, a promotional email for another, and an email welcome sequence for the third.
Want me as your writing partner?
Reply and I’ll give you more details about how it works.
Have an interesting week!