Mind of a Maker
A daily blog inspired by Matthew Dicks
“Every action you take is a vote for the type of person you wish to become. No single instance will transform your beliefs, but as the votes build up, so does the evidence of your new identity.”
To become better at something, you have to practice. What better way to become a better writer and storyteller than to practice by making a habit of writing daily?
In this daily blog, we’ll discuss Maker-related topics as well as what inspires projects, including YouTube videos, Movies, TV Shows, Disney, Star Wars, LEGO, Books, and more. Everything is on the table, and nothing is off-limits.
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The Best Framework I’ve Found For Increasing Volume And Efficiency
I used to “run and gun” my content and articles, but would always feel burned out every few days. Instead, I found this framework helps.
Separate planning and execution.
Instead of coming up with a topic to write about every day, then writing it, I plan my week of articles on Sunday.
The rest of the week, I just write what I already planned.
5 Ways To Start Dominating Your Week Instead Of Playing Catchup
I got tired of feeling constantly behind, but found 5 ways that help me own my week instead of feeling owned by it.
1. Don't wait till Monday to plan
2. Zero all your inboxes
3. Clean up projects & tasks
4. Sync your goals
Now you're set up to not play catchup, but we can do one better.
5. Set this week's non-negotiables.
Lock in.
3 Ways I'm Learning That Discipline = Freedom
Discipline = Freedom, but how does that show up in business?
1. Business consistency
2. Waking up & going to bed early
3. Idea clarification
Extreme Ownership introduced me to the concept in 2018, but it took me 7 years to finally see the results in my own life.
The Number 1 Key To Consistency For Aspiring Entrepreneurs
When you miss, don't fall into guilt and stop.
Get back up immediately and get back into it.
James Clear said it best: "Missing once is an accident. Missing twice is the start of a new habit."
The 1 Framework For Scaling Your Content Ideas Without Unnecessary Frustration
Most creators go directly to long-form video with their idea and get frustrated if it falls flat.
Successful creators engineer that success by continually expanding on ideas.
Start small and continue to expand what works.