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The 3 Phases of Creation: Play ~ Polish ~ Promote


When doing any kind of creating — writing blog posts, making videos, or outlining a course — I recommend following these 3 phases, in order:

Play

Polish

Promote

Even the most artistic of processes can benefit from a structured approach. Especially if one cares about making an impact on others.

Whenever we get stuck on a project, or it doesn’t make an impact, we’re probably skipping one of these 3 phases… or spending too long on one of them.

Let’s take a look at these three phases.

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Create Your Content for 1 Caring Person


Create Your Content for One Caring Person

Many blocks to creating content can be dissolved with one shift: Make your content for just one person at a time. Don't write for "the world". Don't make videos for "your audience." For many of us, the one-to-many approach can cause performance anxiety, which blocks authentic creativity and showing up consistently. Imagine instead that you are talking to just one person… someone you feel really comfortable talking to, someone who loves your ideas.…

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Visibility Hangover: Normalizing Authentic Self-Expression Via Public Content






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If you’ve ever built up the courage to actually publish your videos, you’re familiar with the feeling of absolute mortification… the fear and discomfort that comes immediately after the pressing publish.

“Oh my God, this thing is out there, and I don’t look as good as I thought I looked… or sound as good… or seem as smart…” or any other judgment you put on yourself. 

We might call this a “visi…

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How often must you post, to become a successful creator?


How often should you post, to build up true fans?

A reader noticed my active social media following and asked me: "How often to post, to build a following like yours? How to stand out in a crowded marketplace?" I give an answer in this video that will work, no matter how the algorithm changes...

Posted by George Kao, Authentic Business Coach on Friday, May 12, 2023


A reader noticed my active social media following and asked me:

"How often to post, to build a following like yours? H…

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Content Sabbaticals: An Essential Tool for Resilient Creators


Content Sabbaticals: An Essential Tool for Resilient Creators

I've noticed that many people struggle with maintaining a consistent rhythm in their content creation. They create in sporadic bursts, and find it difficult to regain momentum each time they return to creating. Of course, it’s important to take breaks from creating… but ideally, we would do it in a planned way. This allows us to prepare to really rest. And then, to consciously return to regenerating a momentum of creating. With…

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