I've done a few Cohort-based Courses and #Ship30for30 stands out because of the community, fast results, and learning in public.

I'm on Day 21/30 - here are my thoughts so far.

Positives - shipping daily is powerful. It stops you from overthinking, over-editing and being a perfectionist. The aim is to get stuff out there and analyse your data, so you can see what's resonating and go all-in on that. Progress over perfection.

Personal stories resonate the most, and work/travel content. I've had the most interaction on essays about digital nomadism, Smart Villages, and dealing with negative feedback.

300 words is tight, so it focuses your mind on short, powerful ideas. Constraints help creativity. Typeshare adds a visual element and reader experience. The curriculum is packed and fresh - internet-based courses can be updated quickly. And it's more affordable than longer training - incredible value for what you get.

Visibility, accountability and community - you're doing it under your own name and growing your Twitter followers, so there's personal benefit.

It's a transformational experience and a rite of passage. At the kick-off, Nicolas Cole said, "See you on the other side."

Negatives - there's a lot of course material, weekly live calls, and an accountability buddy I've not managed to speak to yet. It's a large cohort: 200+ people, so a fair bit of feedback. I can't do it all, so have focused on the essays and engagement. I've read Nicolas' (excellent) book, and I'll catch up on the coursework and replays.

What's happened organically is smaller breakout groups with people in the future of work/nomad space. We cheer each other on and will Zoom after the course.

Some people have done several cohorts, which is a testament to the power of CBC’s.

The future of education is community.

Maybe we'll see a wedding onboard soon🚢 👰🏼