Valuable as always. Love the real real rather than only the sugar coated.
Plus it’s what I am experiencing, helpful with my soloprenuership growth, I really enjoy putting together a meaningful post and the value people get from it, but the grind and schedule is daunting to keep up with.
I needed to stop talking about AI, it’s something I work with daily, and just write about a trip because it gave me joy to “paint with words” rather than than post another how to.
I avoided writing anything online for a long time because I was afraid of receiving criticism for changing my mind, being wrong about something, or even just using British English instead of American English. 😅
But there are things I want to say, and eventually I realised I just have to write. I convinced myself that I don’t care anymore haha.
Anyway, it was really nice to read such a personal take on writing, so thank you for sharing!
I don't know that most people actually want to be content creators (based on conversations I have with people), but if you are a founder, you have to create visibility, so it's not really as optional as it once was. These are great tips for content creation though! I'm experimenting to figure out what works, but these help to come back to the why. Thank you for sharing!
Thanks for sharing your honest thoughts on the journey Elena. I especially like your point about not wanting to respond to comments, at that point what's the point?
Also I saw quite the furor erupt based off of one of your posts in the Lenny's Slack (about how you will lose your job by 2027). Personally I agreed with the content of the post but people were reacting purely off of the headline it seemed.
I enjoy your articles. I read every release since I discovered your newsletter. Now, whenever you post, my immediate reaction is, "Elena posted something. Let me sit down and read it."
I actually find that tip #3 is not that easy to spot, at least for me. It takes iterations.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience, Elena. I didn't know I needed to read this until I came across your post. 😊
I've been creating content on LinkedIn for a while, but lately I've taken a step back because it started to feel more like a cage than a creative space.
I also talk a lot about my company, and what you said about sometimes coming across as "salesy" really resonated with me. The truth is, I live and breathe what I do. I spend most of my time building a virtual university, and I genuinely enjoy sharing what I'm learning along the way, as well as the patterns I keep noticing.
Thank you for sharing this framework. Looking back, I think I've used it intuitively a few times, but the way you explained it makes it much clearer and more intentional.
Thank you Elena! I've been following your work since your first appearance on Lenny and I love your Substack. I've recently started my own and this advice is hitting me right when I need it. I'm loving sharing my experience and knowledge and opinions for the same reason you explained - I actually have learned a lot in my career that others can benefit from. But it's already a grind even when you love it. I recently read The War of Art by Steven Presserfield which talks about the resistance to creative work and the never ending battle to overcome it. I found it inspiring. Your work is amazing too. Thank you!
Valuable as always. Love the real real rather than only the sugar coated.
Plus it’s what I am experiencing, helpful with my soloprenuership growth, I really enjoy putting together a meaningful post and the value people get from it, but the grind and schedule is daunting to keep up with.
I needed to stop talking about AI, it’s something I work with daily, and just write about a trip because it gave me joy to “paint with words” rather than than post another how to.
I avoided writing anything online for a long time because I was afraid of receiving criticism for changing my mind, being wrong about something, or even just using British English instead of American English. 😅
But there are things I want to say, and eventually I realised I just have to write. I convinced myself that I don’t care anymore haha.
Anyway, it was really nice to read such a personal take on writing, so thank you for sharing!
I keep trying to convince myself that I don’t care about those negative comments too. It’s only kind of working lol
Such a beautiful and profound write up.
Thank you for being vulnerable.
I don't know that most people actually want to be content creators (based on conversations I have with people), but if you are a founder, you have to create visibility, so it's not really as optional as it once was. These are great tips for content creation though! I'm experimenting to figure out what works, but these help to come back to the why. Thank you for sharing!
Very inspiring Elena. I especially appreciated this bit:
“As long as, on average, I’m contributing more signal than noise, I’m ok.”
Banana!
Just kidding, really enjoyed the whole article as someone who's becoming a "professional" content creator. Cheers!
I'm not mad. Banana.
Thanks for sharing your honest thoughts on the journey Elena. I especially like your point about not wanting to respond to comments, at that point what's the point?
Also I saw quite the furor erupt based off of one of your posts in the Lenny's Slack (about how you will lose your job by 2027). Personally I agreed with the content of the post but people were reacting purely off of the headline it seemed.
Yea, that was not a good week. Loudest critics never even read the post
Elena this is such a great piece, thank you for sharing your experience so openly and honestly
congrats on the output and impact, but even more so on defining success for yourself and taking a break when you need it
Great read as always! Authenticity wins, all the best leaders that are producing content have it, like you.
I enjoy your articles. I read every release since I discovered your newsletter. Now, whenever you post, my immediate reaction is, "Elena posted something. Let me sit down and read it."
I actually find that tip #3 is not that easy to spot, at least for me. It takes iterations.
Banana 🍌 I love this!
Thank you so much for sharing your experience, Elena. I didn't know I needed to read this until I came across your post. 😊
I've been creating content on LinkedIn for a while, but lately I've taken a step back because it started to feel more like a cage than a creative space.
I also talk a lot about my company, and what you said about sometimes coming across as "salesy" really resonated with me. The truth is, I live and breathe what I do. I spend most of my time building a virtual university, and I genuinely enjoy sharing what I'm learning along the way, as well as the patterns I keep noticing.
Thank you for sharing this framework. Looking back, I think I've used it intuitively a few times, but the way you explained it makes it much clearer and more intentional.
Bananas Elena. I always enjoy reading your content, keep going!
Good call to action for us newbs and... yes .... I'm going to use your disclaimer blurb!
Thank you Elena! I've been following your work since your first appearance on Lenny and I love your Substack. I've recently started my own and this advice is hitting me right when I need it. I'm loving sharing my experience and knowledge and opinions for the same reason you explained - I actually have learned a lot in my career that others can benefit from. But it's already a grind even when you love it. I recently read The War of Art by Steven Presserfield which talks about the resistance to creative work and the never ending battle to overcome it. I found it inspiring. Your work is amazing too. Thank you!
https://www.amazon.com.au/War-Art-Through-Creative-Battles/dp/1936891026 if anyone wants the link to the War of Art book.
Banana. Thanks for the Easter egg and thanks for continuing to show up authentically you.