Today on #SpaceRuns*, I popped into @STB_radio "Building During the Bear," hosted by @mladek_eth + @flourish_firm.
Here are 3 things I learned: π§΅
* πΈπ½ππΌββοΈ = where I join Twitter Spaces while running + and curate top 3 takeaways without a notepad
twitter.com/i/spaces/1yNGaNnrkNlJj?s=20,
1. Everyone is still figuring something out; but established folks are both better + bolder for doing it in public.
- Should I rename my newsletter?
- How many platforms is too many before you cannibalize your own quality?
- Is this the right hook; or should I A/B test?
Take note. These are the most confident movers in the space. Those who open their process up to share are the most well-positioned to receive unexpected insights from unexpected places.
PLUS, the vulnerability you expose to your community makes people want to help even MORE.
2. Find your why, and build a circle around it.
We talked shop about motivation, dedication, and what it means to develop a habit. Whatever the underlying reason is that you run insane distances or host a #twitterspace every day, understand WHY you're in the game.
Next, you are the sum of your 5 closest people. Who you spend time with influences you to an immeasurable degree.
Build a crew that not only supports, but advances you.
If you are dedicated to a craft, find friends who are better than you. Chase. Fail. Embrace the suck. WIN.
3. To dox, or not to dox?
LinkedIn, a native platform for a former corpie like me, is new to plenty in web3. Challenges include not only leveraging for traction, learning the lingo, etc. -- but also, do you use your "real" name, or online identity? Does it matter?
I felt this SO hard. Changing my handle from @Eva_Ducati (10 yrs in) to @kaylan_sliney was crushing.
I had my reasons, but sad it was forced. I look forward to the day we can take web3 ethos into stodgy old places and say HEY. THIS IS US. JPEGs *are* identity, and this is mine.
Bonus commentary:
- @davidgoggins continues to reign supreme (see, e.g., toooo much of my other content)
- The best compliment I've ever received was on this Space: "If you were an NFT, I'd sweep the floor."
MADE THE 10Β° RUN WORTH IT, Y'ALL. We out. βπΌ
You can read the unrolled version of this thread here: typefully.com/Kaylan_Sliney/620fnfG