by Yann Girard
There are many ways to build your audience online and to spread your ideas.
And the one that almost never works is to exclusively focus on coming up with great ideas. With great content.
I’m sure you’ve been wondering this many times already. I’ve been wondering this many times in the past, as well..
It’s a lot easier to start your own company today.
It’s a lot easier to start your own website today.
It’s a lot easier to reach an audience of a few million people today.
I get it. Your network is your most important asset. Without a great network you won’t get anywhere in life. You know, all of that stuff. And unfortunately I’d have to agree with it.
There are basically two (legal) ways of building up passive income online. And none of them really works. At least not for 99% of the people out there.
There’s no such thing as the next big thing in content. And if you’re waiting for the next big thing in content you’re missing the point.
Whenever you start something new, you’re like a goldfish. Small, weak and an easy prey. So don’t start your new thing, whatever it is, in a tank full of sharks. Start it in an environment you know already. An environment you’re familiar with. Your country. Your city. Or your industry. Start in your friend…
I don’t have the skills.
I don’t have the time.
I don’t have enough money.
I don’t have a good enough camera.
Recently I’ve been thinking a lot about Kevin Kelly’s post 1000 true fans.
And I’m wondering if it still holds true. I think for some areas it does but for most areas it doesn’t anymore. At least not…
I love discovering new hacks, tips, tricks and all sorts of cool new stuff online. Especially when these things seem to be super easy to implement.
