THE BIG PICTURE

1. Write Books that Sell You

Not long ago, I got this message from someone on LinkedIn.

I replied: “Thanks for reaching out. Sounds interesting - just curious: how did you hear about me?”

They said: “I saw that you wrote a couple of books about AI”

This is exactly what I mean when I talk about writing “business cards on steroids.”

The goal is to make money because of your books and not just from them.

Case in point: these kinds of opportunities often turn into 6-figure deals (or more).

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2. Arnold’s Rule on Complaining

This rule isn’t just for other people. It applies to us too.

Stop wasting time whining about not having enough time, energy, or ideas to build something on the side.

If it really mattered, you’d be doing something about it.

Start small. But start.

COURSE UPDATE

3. Write a Book Quickly (Using AI the Right Way)

I’m creating the next iteration of my “4-Week Write Your Book on the Side” system.

It’s a course that will help you write and publish a bestselling nonfiction book in just four weeks (using AI to write it quickly and in your own voice).

The course used so be a live cohort-based course, but I’m now building a couple of different versions of it (with updated content).

There will be limited seats when I launch it so if you’re interested in getting notified as soon as it’s out, click here to fill in your info:

Click here to be the first to know before I open the course to the public.

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4. The Skill That Pays You Back Forever

Writing is a meta-skill that you can never overinvest in.

It's the most efficient tool for improving critical thinking and crystallizing thoughts.

And learning how to write well (in blog posts, tweets, emails, etc.) will pay dividends in every career.

You can't rely on ChatGPT.

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5. A Quick Side Gig Hack You Can Apply Today

Write a shorter book.

Shorter makes it easier and faster for you to write, edit, and publish.

And shorter makes it easier and faster for your customer to read, learn, and apply.

It’s a win-win.