The power of acting intentionally and putting yourself in the best position possible will open doors to opportunities. Remember, a personal brand is your body of work, your reputation, and your associations. My website, my ability to rank in search, my creative work, and my interviews would become my social proof.

people back.

The power of authenticity is undeniable and compelling, as unfiltered and unpolished as it is. The desire for perfection and the fear of judgment is what hold so many

This is why realistically, it takes most content creators 3-5 years to see real traction if they are doing this part-time while balancing other life commitments, and why there is a massive advantage for young creators or those who are not still trading time for money.

I found true freedom through structure.

There is no rule that says you can’t surpass the original and that they are owed their place in the sun indefinitely.

Most people talk themselves out of success before they even start.

My income was time-based, not value-based,

Content can build you an audience, but engagement builds you a community.