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Day One is a newsletter focused on developing skills, systems, and strategies for personal and business success. It covers building brands on social platforms, monetization of skills, productivity techniques, time management, and creating value. The content emphasizes consistent action, learning, and leveraging online opportunities for growth and mastery.

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The hottest Substack posts of Day One

And their main takeaways

📥 On Learning, Growth and Earning: A Roundup of My Favourite Newsletters.

119 implied HN points • 16 Jul 22
🕹 Technology Newsletters Tech Crypto Entrepreneurship NFTs
  1. Newspapers have a long history dating back to Venice in 1599, with printed newspapers circulating by 1609, mostly censored by governments.
  2. The Internet and social media have revolutionized publishing, making it easier for anyone to become a publisher and share diverse knowledge globally.
  3. Quality over quantity is essential in newsletters, focusing on valuable content and curating information from various sources.

How Building A Brand On Morals Signifies Greed.

519 implied HN points • 23 Apr 20
💼 Business Ethics Branding Skills Long-term Planning
  1. Being ethical in business can be seen as a form of long-term greed because it leads to trust and fair deals over time.
  2. Prioritizing good morals and honesty in dealings may seem naive in the short term, but it builds a reputation for fairness in the long run.
  3. Having a positive attitude can often trump skill in attracting opportunities and success, so building a brand with the future consequences in mind is crucial.

How To Monetise Your Attention

439 implied HN points • 10 Aug 20
🚌 Education Attention Content Skill Building Learning Personal Growth
  1. Consuming educational, informational, and entertaining content on the internet is crucial for growth and success.
  2. Focus on seeking out educational content to increase knowledge and improve skills, as it can help you monetize your attention and achieve success.
  3. Take proactive steps like learning new skills, building a business, or enhancing existing skills to ensure you come out stronger and more successful in challenging times.

The 750k Blogging Challenge: Write and Grow

339 implied HN points • 04 Nov 20
💼 Business Blogging Marketing Content creation Social media Online Courses
  1. The 750k Blogging Challenge requires participants to write at least 13 articles before December 1st.
  2. Participants need to open a Substack Blog to take part in the challenge.
  3. For successful participation in the challenge, individuals should focus on creating their own unique content by infusing storytelling, researching other brands, and maintaining a minimum word count of 700 words per article.
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The Five Secrets Of Online Income

439 implied HN points • 02 Apr 20
💼 Business Online Marketing Skills Development Problem Solving Networking
  1. To make money online, you need to attract attention by talking about what you do in places where people are
  2. Understanding the needs of people is crucial for success in online income, as it helps you offer solutions that people are looking for
  3. Stick to what you know and focus on solving specific problems that you can offer solutions for to connect with potential customers

How To Market Like Seth Godin (Part Two)

359 implied HN points • 21 Jul 20
💼 Business Marketing Branding Startups Entrepreneurship Economics
  1. Building a strong personal brand is essential for marketing success. Identify what you excel at and focus on teaching that to others.
  2. Be open to pivoting in your marketing strategies based on what will best serve your audience. Making a different promise when necessary can lead to more impactful results.
  3. Start before you feel ready. Taking action and learning along the way is crucial for progress. You don't need to have everything figured out from the beginning.

Learn Skills For Free

359 implied HN points • 22 Jun 20
🚌 Education Learning Skills
  1. Self-education is valuable for personal growth and development.
  2. Taking action is crucial for seeing significant changes in your life.
  3. Learning a skill can open up opportunities for success, and it's possible to start for free.

🔑 On Great Opportunities and the Right Way to Focus.

79 implied HN points • 18 Jul 22
💼 Business Opportunities Focus
  1. Opportunities are valuable, so treat each one as if it could be significant, but be selective in what you choose to pursue.
  2. It's crucial to focus on what truly matters and align your efforts towards that, like how Steve Jobs simplified Apple's product line to concentrate on what the brand stood for.
  3. Consider the source of opportunities and prioritize those from people in your industry, as they may be more relevant and beneficial for your work.

How To Start

339 implied HN points • 28 Apr 20
🚌 Education Skills Development Knowledge acquisition Personal Growth
  1. Feeling stuck is common; many people struggle with finding their purpose. It's okay if you're unsure about what to do.
  2. Discipline is crucial for learning. Seeking knowledge and understanding are essential steps towards gaining wisdom.
  3. Start taking action and learning, even if you feel confused. Failure can lead to valuable lessons and success. Take responsibility for your growth.

SkillUp And Earn: The Ultimate Guide To Skill Acquisition

299 implied HN points • 01 Aug 20
💼 Business Skill acquisition Online business Income Generation Entrepreneurship
  1. SkillUp and Earn program teaches how to learn skills quickly and make money from them, urging action to shape your future.
  2. Having a skill in demand can create income opportunities in challenging environments; Skills attract income by solving problems.
  3. SkillUp and Earn program offers guidance on learning skills effectively and monetizing them, providing a community for support and proven strategies for income generation.

Overcoming Challenges In The Race For Excellence

339 implied HN points • 09 Apr 20
  1. Start now and improve over time - there's never a perfect moment to begin.
  2. Don't wait for ideal conditions to pursue your goals; launch now and adapt as you go.
  3. Constant improvement is key; the first version of anything you create will never be perfect.

How To Clone Yourself With Content

239 implied HN points • 06 Nov 20
💼 Business Marketing Sales Content creation Personal Branding
  1. Creating valuable content on the internet is crucial for reaching a wider audience and gaining attention.
  2. Understanding the type of content to create and how to deliver it is essential for online success.
  3. Cloning yourself with content, by providing helpful and engaging information consistently, can lead to passive income and business growth.

Introducing Makers : A Community Driven Blueprint To Achieving Your Goals

279 implied HN points • 04 Apr 20
💼 Business Entrepreneurship Community Membership Coaching Branding
  1. The Makers Community provides coaching, resources, and a community for individuals to work on their goals
  2. The community targets those struggling with procrastination, consistency, and lack of access to the right people for accountability
  3. A limited number of people can join the community at a reduced investment cost, making it accessible for those in need of support

What Are You Selling Online? (Plus WhatsApp Attention Guide)

259 implied HN points • 01 Jun 20
💼 Business Branding Social media Marketing Training
  1. To succeed in making money online, focus on providing value rather than just seeking income. Value delivery is key.
  2. Consider leveraging social media platforms to create and extract value, even without a website or ads. Identify needs and offer solutions.
  3. Engage in classes or courses to learn and implement strategies for monetizing platforms like WhatsApp, focusing on building attention and providing value.

💰 On Your Personal Factory, Leveraging the Internet and New Ways to Earn.

59 implied HN points • 30 May 22
💼 Business Entrepreneurship Productivity Marketing Personal Development
  1. Take care of your body by prioritizing things like drinking enough water, getting enough sleep, and maintaining good work posture.
  2. Focus on creating systems that support your productivity and well-being, as the 'factory' that builds your work is crucial.
  3. Consider leveraging tools like Refind for content curation, and apps like Sweatcoin to earn from daily activities like walking.

1000 Skills Conference: Day Two Recap

159 implied HN points • 26 Sep 20
💼 Business Skills Online Learning Profitability Productivity Sales
  1. Day Two of the 1000 Skills Conference focused on the importance of skills - learning online, profiting from skills, and combining skills for more income.
  2. Attendees emphasized the value of uniqueness to stand out, the need to master a skill before moving to others, and the importance of focusing on attention for productivity.
  3. Resources like 'Sell your Sawdust', 'The Rule Of Five', and 'The Sales Guide' were recommended to aid in skill development, productivity, and sales proficiency.

The Weekend Digest

179 implied HN points • 10 May 20
💼 Business Branding Sales Focus
  1. Start your week with a plan on Sundays to set a purposeful tone.
  2. Failing to plan is planning to fail - prioritize organization for success.
  3. Benefit from the valuable insights in newsletters if you missed out on them during the week.

Don’t Miss This

139 implied HN points • 23 Jun 20
🚌 Education
  1. A newsletter about learning skills for free is available on the Ajulu website.
  2. There was a glitch where the newsletter readers did not receive the email, so the content was only on the website.
  3. To access the content on learning skills for free, click the provided link.

The Covid-19 Guide To Profiting From Boredom

139 implied HN points • 21 Apr 20
💼 Business Productivity Entrepreneurship Remote work Self-development Income Generation
  1. During times of boredom, focus on feeding your mind with productive inputs to harness the power of your brain.
  2. In the midst of challenges, find opportunities to create and profit, just like individuals who launched successful initiatives during the pandemic.
  3. Use periods of hibernation or slowdowns to study, learn, and enhance your skills for future success.

Repost : Social Distancing For Skills

139 implied HN points • 15 Apr 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Skills
  1. The post discusses the concept of social distancing as it relates to developing skills.
  2. The author mistakenly published the newsletter as a regular post, but provides a link for access.
  3. The post seems to emphasize the importance of continuous learning and skill development.

Did You Miss This ?

79 implied HN points • 11 Jul 20
💼 Business Monetization Course
  1. Ajulu launched a course called WhatsApp Domination to teach how to monetize WhatsApp successfully.
  2. There have been testimonies from students who saw financial success after taking Ajulu's course.
  3. There are only 15 slots left for the course, indicating high demand.

The Ultimate Guide To Managing Your Ideas

2 HN points • 16 Mar 24
💼 Business Ideas Productivity Career development Skill development Entrepreneurship
  1. Ideas are the seeds of creation, and your environment plays a crucial role in nurturing them to grow.
  2. When managing ideas, learn all you can about them and document resources that come your way to prepare for when you can work on them.
  3. Create a roadmap for your ideas with skill-based and income-based milestones to maintain focus, prioritize tasks, and compound efforts for faster growth.