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Okie dokie, now onto this week's topic...
I recently saw someone share the following in a blogging group that I’m a part of:
“I seriously have no ideas for blogging. Which is funny, because I have a journalism degree and have worked in corporate communications. But all of those things are based on interviews or other people's projects. I don't feel particularly passionate about anything. Suggestions?”
Can you relate? If yes, well, you’re not alone.
So here’s a different perspective that has helped me, and you may find it useful too.
I once saw Elizabeth Gilbert speaking on stage in Sydney as part of her Big Magic book tour. One thing that stuck with me was her suggestion that we stop worrying about finding our "passion" and instead follow our "curiosity."
With this in mind, here are four questions to get you thinking…
- What makes you curious?
- What do you read, research, watch, study, or think about often?
- What do you do for fun?
- What do people often ask you about?
Grab a pen and paper or your fave note-taking app, and write down your answers to these questions. You may be surprised at your answer.
Here are this week's 5 resources:
1. The Rise of One-Person Businesses (OPBs) | George Samuels
An OPB stands for “One-Person Business”, and it's gaining in popularity.
A while ago, Paul Jarvis (co-founder of Fathom Analytics, an awesome privacy-focused alternative to Google Analytics that I use for all my websites) published "Company of One." You may have read it. He talked about similar ideas.
In this article, George Samuels shares why he's focusing on building an OPB and the benefits of such a business model.
2. Six Predictions About AI in Content Marketing - Animalz
If you're a content marketer and think that AI isn't going to impact your job very soon... you haven't been paying attention. Here are six predictions about how AI is going to change content marketing.
3. Twelve Side Hustles That Still Make Money in 2022, According To People Who Do Them Every Day
A side hustle can increase your monthly income significantly with a time commitment of just a few hours a week. It can also support you with extra money when unexpected work circumstances arise.
Here are the side hustle ideas that are popular now, along with stories from people who are using them to make extra money every month.
4. 152 Journal Prompts for Self-Reflection and Personal Growth: Boost Your Confidence, Create Opportunities, and Accomplish Your Goals
Are you looking for a way to boost your confidence, create opportunities, and accomplish your goals? If so, then journaling may be the answer for you! This blog post will provide 152 journal prompts to help you grow as a person.
5. Tool of the week: Surfer SEO (free plan)
Surfer Releases Free Plan to Help Small Businesses Grow
Tired of guessing what content will help you grow your website traffic?
Surfer SEO has just released a free plan to help users with small domains (less than 100 impressions a day) figure out the right content strategy and create optimized content.
You'll get an automated, weekly list of biggest-impact, yet low-effort, tasks to grow and optimise your domains - for free!
If you continue to publish new articles and finally, your site will pass the free limit, you will be able to upgrade to use even more of Surfer's awesome tools to accelerate your traffic growth.
Sign up today and start growing your organic traffic!
Talk to you next week.
Anfernee Chansamooth
Simple Creative Marketing
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