In this new age of technology, anything is possible. This year I submerged myself with content from social media. However, instead of scrolling aimlessly, I used it for one purpose :
Transform from a consumer to creator.
The first step to do this is implementing the Ikigai Framework. This will answer four questions :
- What are you good at?
- What do you love?
- What does the world need?
- What can you be paid for?
Break this framework into a mindmap, and watch your creativity unleash. Focus on what you are passionate about and what value you can provide.
Start telling your story.
It's a human need to be told stories. This is how we learn and share any form of content. It is a fundamental unit of human understanding.
Pick any medium of your choice to share your ideas. I picked Twitter and Revue.
"Do things, tell people!"
Tools to succeed
Now that you have an idea of what you want to create, use the following:
- Forest - Plan a 25-minute tree each day to read/write/learn
- DayOne - Express what's on your mind. Start writing daily.
- Streaks - Build the habit of working and sharing your content daily.
- Notion - Capture anything that resonates with you
Find your purpose
Discover your reason for posting content. Is it to educate? Is it to report?
Find people who inspire you, study what makes them successful, and identify the gaps you can fill.
Switch your mindset
When starting out, your aim is to just put your work out there, just like mine currently is.
When you're passionate about an activity, the journey becomes enjoyable. Shorten the feedback loop and just get started. Use this as an opportunity to express yourself, share value, and build together with people who think like you.
The New Age
The internet is in its infancy phase. So start building your story, gain experience and share it with others.
"If you aren't sharing your story, someone else is"