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How to escape the (creator) hamster wheel
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Hey Reader, You’re publishing new content. You’re showing up. You’re working hard. But if you zoom out, you realize you're stuck running on a hamster wheel because more effort doesn’t necessarily equal more growth. And you struggle to achieve your (financial) goals even though you keep showing up. Sound familiar? Well, you're not alone. The painful truth is that this is the reality of most creators. Movement doesn't necessarily equal progress. That's why you need systems that can turn into flywheels. Without systems, every piece of content you create demands fresh energy, new ideas, and more hustle. It never gets easier. It never compounds. It just gets heavier because you have to show up and do the same things week after week. You have to keep running just to stay where you are, which can be incredibly frustrating. Systems, on the other hand, create leverage. If you want to grow your audience and income sustainably, you need repeatable, powerful systems behind your work. Systems that:
Hard work builds momentum, but systems build businesses. They take the best of what you do once and make it work for you again and again. They free up your time, build momentum behind the scenes, and allow you to focus on creating your best work—not just keeping up. And if you don’t have them yet, don’t worry—this is the perfect time to start thinking differently. Here’s something you can reflect on today: If you had to step away from your work for 30 days, what would happen to your audience and income? Would you still experience growth? Would your income stay the same? Take your answers as a sign to think about the next stage of your creator journey. Start small:
In the coming weeks, I’ll be sharing more about how you can create simple systems that work for you—so you can stop sprinting and start scaling. Big love from my screen to yours, |
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