7. Seek discomfort
Comfort zone will ruin your life.
Constantly doing hard things every single day will train your brain for the tough shit to come up in the future.
This can be anything: writing, reading, taking a hike, etc.
Do things you hate, every single day.
3. Invest your time instead of wasting it.
Substitute doomscrolling on TikTok or Instagram with learning a skill or reading a book.
Don’t waste your time, invest it.
6 months later, you will be grateful you did so.
2. Quit watching the news
If you think watching the news = staying informed, you’re wrong.
News is just manipulation at scale.
Stay away to keep your sanity intact.
10. Focus on the brick, not the wall
Focus on your next step, not the result.
Break down your goals into small, actionable steps and take it one step at a time.
It’s easier to keep going if it’s simple and actionable.
Focus on the process, not the outcome.
8. Showing up (especially when you don’t feel like it)
The moment you feel you need to give up, that is the moment you need to push yourself the most
Train yourself to show up at your worst
Something as simple as doing something for a few minutes can make or break your habit
6. Meditate for 2-5 minutes every single day
This is a life-changing habit.
Your brain is constantly churning up thoughts your conscious mind is unaware of.
Meditation gives you the awareness you need to be mindful of your thoughts.
9. Be grateful for where you are
Always remember:
whatever shit you’re going through, someone else is having it way worse.
Be grateful for the present.
Ernest Hemingway once said:
"The first draft of anything is sh*t."
And luckily, editing is a skill.
But most people struggle to refine their writing – because they don't know where to begin.
So here are 7 of the best editing principles I use every single day:
TL;DR
11 habits that changed my life
1 Quit porn and social media
2 Quit watching the news
3 Invest your time instead of wasting it
4 10k steps everyday
5 Curating your consumption
6 Meditate
At 38, he was broke.
At 41, he became known as the GODFATHER of advertising.
Here are 5 of David Ogilvy’s time-tested writing tips to help you write well in the digital age:
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7 Seek discomfort
8 Showing up when you don’t feel like it
9 Be grateful for where you are
10 Focus on your next step, not the result
11 Love yourself first
It helps you be okay with them, regardless of how good or bad they are.
You don’t need a fancy app.
Just start a timer, focus on your breathing and be consistent.
Copywriting is a superpower.
Master it and you can create viral content on demand.
Use these 8 copywriting secrets to strengthen your writing immediately:
Research says Hans Zimmer's music can 10x your focus.
But... what are the best songs to do that?
Here are 7 of his best tracks for maximum productivity:
Writing is 98% editing.
But most people do it wrong.
So, I've created a short editing guide that will help you make your writing more impactful.
I'm sharing it for FREE for the next 36 hours.
RT this tweet, reply "Send" and I'll DM it to you.
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Over the past 3 months, I've spent 150+ hours on twitter studying and curating writing tips from the best.
They have more than 800,000 followers combined!
Colleges do a horrible job of teaching you how to write.
These 12 tips are all you need to become a better writer 🧵
I used to suck at telling stories.
But now, I've shared a story (almost) every single day for the past 4 weeks.
If you think you don't have any stories to share,
ask yourself these 7 questions:
Most people warm up their muscles before exercising.
But 98% of writers don't warm up their brain before writing.
Here are 5 warm-up exercises that will help you get started:
I sucked at writing.
I was too overwhelmed and unorganized.
But now, I can write a fairly decent thread in under 30 minutes (or less).
My secret?
I use the same workflow every single time.
Here's how you can use it:
Tim Ferriss is one of the greatest writers of our time.
His books have sold over 10 million copies globally.
So I spent 100+ hours curating every writing advice he ever came up with.
Here are 6 *TIMELESS* writing principles from him (that will transform your writing):
3 types of walks you can take every morning:
• Aimless walks (to let your mind wander)
• Productive walks (to actively think of a problem while walking)
• Writing walks (to brainstorm ideas, outline, write tweets etc)
What would you add?
This guy is a living legend.
His books have sold 45 million copies and won 77 awards.
And is considered to be one of the greatest fantasy authors, ever.
Here're 7 of Neil Gaiman's most powerful writing principles:
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Good writing.
Schools teach you to write 'long' instead of being 'to the point.'
Those are full of fluff, jargon & don't really make sense.
When writing should be the opposite of that.
Short + punchy + easy to read.
This guy is a living legend.
He's penned over 60 bestselling novels and countless short stories.
And is considered to be one of the greatest fiction authors, ever.
Here're 7 of Stephen King’s most powerful writing principles:
And that's it!
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One of the most popular podcasts in the world:
The Tim Ferriss Show
Over 700M downloads in the past 7 years
I spent 150+ hours listening to it, to extract timeless writing advice from the most legendary writers
Leave the rest, just check out to the 10 must-listen episodes:
Tim Ferriss is one of the greatest non-fiction writers of our time.
His books have sold over 10 million copies globally.
So I spent 100+ hours finding the books he recommends for aspiring writers.
Here are 5 books he recommends the most (that will transform your writing):
I almost killed myself 5 years ago.
The reason?
I was alone.
I FELT alone.
I thought nobody gave a rat's ass about whether I lived or died.
Then, I read Tim Ferriss' blog post: "Some practical thoughts on suicide."
One quote from the entire essay practically saved my life:
Jerry Seinfeld is the highest paid comedian in history.
Over the past 4 weeks, I've listened to every interview he's been on.
Here are his 8 powerful writing tips that will make you a legendary writer:
18 months ago, I started writing online.
This month, my content crossed 934k+ impressions.
But I wasted countless hours & made tons of mistakes to learn everything.
Here are 8 things I wish I knew earlier:
His books have sold over 50 million copies worldwide.
And he is considered to be one of the greatest writers, ever.
Here are 5 of Ernest Hemingway's most powerful writing principles:
The ultimate hack to 10x your audience growth:
Networking.
But most people go their *entire* life without networking.
Here’s how you can unlock the full power of networking using these 5 steps:
The writer who revolutionized my approach to writing:
Tim Ferriss
Since implementing his editing tips over the past year, I've:
• Refined my writing workflow
• Boosted clarity of my writing
• Skyrocketed reader engagement
Here are his 5 most transformative editing nuggets:
6 months ago, I used to stare at a blank page for hours.
Now, I can write a thread in under 30 minutes.
My secret?
I learned how to create outlines.
Here's your step-by-step guide to mastering this art and writing 10x faster:
Ghostwriting can make life-changing money.
But 98% of writers have no idea how to get started.
Here are 6 threads that will teach you everything you need to know:
2/ Quit watching the news.
News is just a fantasy tv show on steroids.
They'll go to any lengths to make you believe THEIR version of reality is true.
Ignore it completely (unless it directly affects you).
This alone will DRASTICALLY improve your mental health.
31 lessons I know at 31 that I wish I knew at 21:
1. Stop chasing dopamine from the results. Focus on getting addicted to the dopamine from the process.
I've generated over 4M+ impressions & gained 2000+ followers by writing threads.
The secret?
I use the same template every single time.
It usually costs $49.
But today, I'm giving it away for FREE.
Just RT + comment 'send' and I'll DM you the link.
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I used to suck at writing.
I was too distracted and unorganized.
But now, I’ve written every single day for 490 days.
My secret?
These 9 tools help me write faster, better and with more focus:
Neil Gaiman is one of the greatest writers of our time.
His books have sold 45 million copies and won 77 awards.
So, I listened to every interview he’s been on.
Here are 10 tips from him that will transform your writing:
I wrote my first post 936 days ago.
I didn't get a single like or comment.
Almost quit.
Cut to today, I've:
• Written over 14000 posts
• Generated 15M impressions with my content
• Made $30k+ from ghostwriting
You're not a bad writer.
You're just not writing enough.
2) Optimise for building better habits
Good habits you need:
- Meditation
- Reading
- Working out
Apps you need for them:
- Calm
- Kindle / Medium
- Down dog
Nothing more, nothing less.
6/ Learn how to say no
It's okay to be selfish.
You should prioritize your OWN priorities instead of others.
Saying yes to everything and being a people pleaser will destroy your mental health faster than any other addictions.
Don't beat yourself up over mistakes you made in the past.
They don't matter in the long run.
What matters are the lessons you learnt from them.
Be okay with making mistakes, and be okay forgiving yourself for making them.
1/ Start journaling.
I didn't have any friends to talk to.
So all the thoughts in my head, stayed there and got worse.
It lead to me overthinking every single situation I came across.
10 months ago, I was struggling to build an audience.
Today, I have over 3900 followers.
If I was starting from scratch, here's what I would do to grow 10x faster:
Soon after this realization, I decided to quit FB/Instagram for good.
Be mindful of your feed.
Only consume what you think will contribute to your mental well-being.
Ask yourself: "Is this making me feel better about myself? Am I learning something reading/listening to this?"
"I don't know what to write about"
- Pick a problem
- Find a solution
- Research to back it up
- Present in a way that's sexy and easy to understand.
Simple.
At 28, I failed at web design.
At 29, I failed at graphic design.
At 30, I failed at app development.
At 31, I found success as a writer.
Here are 7 painful lessons I learned the hard way:
Gary Halbert was one of the greatest copywriters of his time.
His sales letters generated over $1,000,000,000 in revenue.
So, I studied his letters and listened to all his interviews.
Here are 5 tips from him that will transform your writing:
It didn't work like magic.
I didn't see any noticeable results until 60 days in.
You need an outlet to capture your thoughts and observe your patterns.
Just write whatever comes to mind.
Journaling is a superpower that compounds the more you do it.
Yesterday, I crossed 3000 followers.
To everyone who followed me: I'm extremely grateful to you.
This account exists to teach you how to write persuasively and grow an audience.
I will do my best to make every single one of you a better writer with my content.
LFG 🚀🚀
So, meditate and workout every single day.
It's hard in the beginning, but so worth it.
Treat your mind and body like a temple.
Be extremely conscious of what you put in there.
The secret ingredient to improve your writing:
Storytelling.
But most people don't know where to start.
So if you’re a complete beginner,
here are 7 useful frameworks you can get started with & engaging stories:
I've written over 400+ threads.
90% of the time, the success of a thread depends on a good hook.
So, I took a look at 7 ULTRA-VIRAL threads that generated over 5M+ impressions.
Here's a breakdown of each of their hooks:
(this is how you go VIRAL & 10x your audience growth)
Bad ways to read a book:
• Speed-reading
• Reading a book because it's trending
• "I don't need to take notes, I'll remember everything"
Good ways to read a book:
• Slow & immersive reading
• Reading a book to solve a problem
• Highlighting and taking notes along the way
I am obsessed with learning about tips that enhance my writing.
So I went and devoured 10+ years of Tim Ferriss' advice.
The result?
I walked away with 6 *TIMELESS* writing principles from one of the greatest non-fiction writers.
Here are the golden takeaways:
I’ve written every day since January 4th, 2022.
The results have been life-changing.
Here are 7 reasons why such a simple exercise will completely change your life:
How to be a good writer:
1. Write every day
2. Read a lot
3. Edit your writing
4. Write every day
5. Read a lot
6. Edit your writing
7. Write every day
The foolproof way that will take you from "shit" to "not so shit".
Over the past 267 days, I:
• wrote 4810 tweets & 80+ threads
• generated 4M impressions
• gained over 3000 followers
• became a full-time ghostwriter
Here are the 16 lessons I learned that will transform your writing and attract raving fans:
Little did I know, I was destroying my body and my mind with each sip and bite.
After reading tons of self-help and listening to multiple podcasts, I learnt that meditation and working out even for 10-15 minutes a day can save your sanity.
6 months ago, I used to stare at a blank page for hours.
Now, I can write a thread in under 30 minutes.
I've created a 34-minute video taking you through my exact writing process.
Today, I'm giving it away for free.
Just like + RT and I'll dm the link
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Early writing days are painful.
You feel like an idiot 98% of the time - no results, no engagement, no audience.
I wish I had a cheat sheet of principles for back when I started.
So I put one together.
Here are 7 things about writing online I wish I knew sooner:
1/ Clichefinder
Cliche Finder helps you avoid writing phrases:
• That are cliche
• That are overused
• That are repetitive
Simple tool. Minimal design. Easy to use.
Today I crossed 1000 followers.
7 months ago, I didn't know how to write highly engaging tweets.
Now, I do that for a living.
To every single person who followed, I'm extremely grateful for you.
This account exists to teach you how to write well in the digital age.
LFG 🚀🚀