100: Top Ten Lessons from 💯 Episodes
Dearest Free Timers: I can’t believe it, but this marks the 100th episode of this show since launching on March 21, 2021! I have learned so much from every guest, and from challenging myself to also publish a solo episode once a week.
Today I've given myself the tricky task of trying to pair down the top ten lessons learned this last year and a half. I wish I could’ve pulled an excerpt from every single guest, but alas! These are the lessons that stuck most, sparking new insights and ahas.
Each clip made the cut after asking:
What am I still carrying?
How has it shifted my own thinking?
What new systems have I implemented as a result?
🌟 If you enjoy this round-up, I’d be so grateful for you to share in a review for Free Time: What insights have stood out to you most these last 100 episodes?
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✨ Top Ten Lessons from 💯 Episodes ✨
#1: See yourself as a star performer, and challenge yourself to delegate ever-more of the rest. [01:54]
#2: Focus on building process, not reactive replies, to reduce incoming noise. [04:39]
#3: An abundance mindset is bigger than money; remember, we are “Funded by Source.” [07:27]
#4: Zoom out to see brand as an investment, not a cost. [09:53]
#5: Build redundancy by stepping back from being the bottleneck; if you’re running a “body shop” find ways to leverage your IP to create greater scale and reach. [14:24]
#6: Say no to people-pleasing and invitations that don’t spark joy. [19:57]
#7: Go beyond a launch project (after which energy inevitably fizzles) to create a more sustainable sales system. [24:59]
#8: Buyer’s remorse is inevitable; create a strategic plan and supporting processes to address it. [26:43]
#9: You’re doing extra work if you’re not creating evergreen email sequences! Save your best newsletters as part of an ongoing welcome series for new subscribers. [29:45]
#10: When it comes to taking risks and taking on new projects, don’t worry about competition: ask what’s safe to try, and remember that there is room for you. [33:05]
081: DAOing and Prioritizing Progress over Perfection with Aaron Dignan
089: Is the Podcast Market Too Saturated? Featuring Megan Dougherty of One Stone Creative
📝 Permission: To keep hitting publish on your projects and ongoing public original thinking, no matter how awkward or imperfect.
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📘 Books Mentioned: Free Time: Lose The Busywork, Love Your Business, Pivot: The Only Move That Matters Is Your Next One, The Boutique, The Personal MBA, Overwhelmed and Over It, Cues
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