Published inThe Startup·PinnedMember-onlyDon’t Just Set Goals. Build SystemsThe Secret To Happiness And Achieving More — · The problem with setting goals ∘ #1 The positive fantasy ∘ #2 The outcomes first trap ∘ #3 The failure state trap · What are systems? · Why you need systems ∘ #1 Systems put focus on the skill ∘ #2 Systems create…Business9 min readBusiness9 min read
Published inPykes Notes·PinnedAbout Kurtis PykesWelcome to Kurtis Pykes’ Medium page! Updated March 11th, 2023 — Table of Contents About me Publications Social media Contact me About me I’m an ex-professional footballer (soccer for my US friends), pastor, and postman but the best description for me now is probably a digital nomad — I’m still figuring it out. I know what you’re thinking, “that’s some career progression,” but it wasn’t planned. …About Kurtis Pykes4 min readAbout Kurtis Pykes4 min read
Published inILLUMINATION·1 day agoMember-only“Never Burn Bridges” Is Terrible Business Advice6 Scenarios Where You Must Burn The Bridge — “Never burn bridges” was the biggest hoax you were sold growing up. It’s the idea that a relationship shouldn’t be exited in such a way that you couldn’t return to it at some later date. Bullshit. Don’t get me wrong, there’s certain instances where it makes sense for everyone to…Business8 min readBusiness8 min read
Published inPractice in Public·3 days agoMember-onlySteal This Recipe If You Want To Create Content People Are Desperate To ReadLessons From My Viral Articles — After “Don’t just set goals. Build systems” took off, I made it my personal mission to understand what levers can be pulled on to make someone eager to read a piece of content. This involved hopping on 100+ calls with people from all around the world and studying some of…Content Marketing6 min readContent Marketing6 min read
Published inThe Startup·3 days agoMember-onlyHere’s How You Create A High-Value Perception Online (Without Buying a Lamborghini)How To Display Value Without Breaking The Bank — · What does it mean to have a high-value presence? · What are the benefits of being perceived as high-value? ∘ People want to share information with you ∘ You’re treated better than the average ∘ First dibs on lucrative opportunities · How to Create A High-value…Business10 min readBusiness10 min read
Published inThe Startup·May 9Member-onlyThe Online Elite Are Building “Not-So-Secret Societies” To Grow Their InfluenceWhy You Need A Newsletter and How To Build One — If you create content online but don’t have a mailing list, you’re voluntarily restricting yourself. Most people no longer see the point of an email newsletter; they say things like, “What would I even talk about there?” When you’ve already grown your following on social media, this sentiment makes sense… …Email Marketing8 min readEmail Marketing8 min read
Published inPractice in Public·May 9Member-onlyHow Much Medium Paid Me For Two Boosted StoriesA Deeper Look Into The Boosted Feature — Medium’s CEO, Tony Stubblebine, unveiled Boost not too long ago — Medium’s hypothetical “viral button,” according to many other writers on the platform. Tony stated the intention behind the new feature was to… “find the best individual stories, regardless of who wrote them, and give those stories a wider audience.” …Money5 min readMoney5 min read
Published inThe Startup·May 6Member-onlyThe Realistic Way To Build A Sustainable Freelance Business OnlineHow To Never Go Broke While Freelancing Online — · The framework for landing clients · The client acquisition pyramid ∘ Ready-to-go ∘ On-the-fence ∘ High-yield · The 4-step process ∘ Step 1: Borrow an established audience ∘ Step 2: Launch your super secret club ∘ Step 3: Create a money makers schedule…Business10 min readBusiness10 min read
Published inPractice in Public·Apr 26Member-only4 Subtle Hacks I Use To Validate Content Ideas Before CreatingHow to appeal to your audience and stop creating ego content — There’s one rule I stick to when it comes to creating content… Never commit to an idea without validating whether it will resonate with your ideal audience. This proverb helps to ensure I don’t spend hours creating content that strokes my ego but doesn’t help solve people's problems. If you…Writing5 min readWriting5 min read
Published inPractice in Public·Apr 24Member-onlyBetter Ways To Monetize Your Medium TrafficDon’t Rely On The Medium Partner Program — Medium’s partner program is not the best way to grow your revenue. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a great source of bonus income [if you qualify for the program], but depending solely on it for earnings is a terrible idea. There’s just too many variables outside of your control. For…Money5 min readMoney5 min read
