Choose tiny hops over big leaps (with Josh Garofalo)

Listen to this episode to learn:

The value of contexts where you can make an exponential (instead of an incremental) impact
How to avoid high-risk decisions by making small, strategic decisions
Ways to manage the impact of social media on your own happiness and productivity
How to accelerate self-growth with personal experiments
The compound interest of lifelong learning

A few ideas that stuck with me:

Choosing a niche – as freelancers, we tend to chase every job in our field and get our hands on as many projects as we can. However, choosing a specialty and finding projects within that niche can - more often than not - give us the advantage we need to thrive in this world. This is a great piece of advice that many freelancers know but very few implement.
Tiny hops versus big leaps – when it comes to business, creating a long-term strategy brings greater benefits than thinking short-term. When we have the big picture in place, it’s important to take small steps toward our vision and not rush into making big decisions. The compound effect of these tiny hops and changes, done over a long period of time, can offer a safe space for us to evolve.
Keep learning when everyone else has stopped – being curious is a trait that a lot of us have, but sometimes we get lost in the adulthood trap, becoming too busy to feed our curiosities. Learning new things, studying not necessarily knowing exactly how it’s going to contribute to our life, may give us the edge in unexpected ways.

About Josh Garofalo:

Josh is a SaaS Copywriter and the founder of Sway Copy.

He began writing copy for a B2B SaaS startup and that inspired him to start a career as a freelancer and choosing this particular niche.

He helped clients such as HubSpot or AWeber get more leads and sales. Josh’s main focus is to deliver great value in as little time as possible.

Key discussion points:

01:54 – What Josh turns his attention to, business-wise, at the moment

05:20 – Josh’s background in freelancing

09:14 – Choosing a niche in your field can separate you from the crowd

15:08 – The importance of learning statistics and doing academic research

25:41 – A cheat code to be more efficient in delivering a great project

33:18 – Making and breaking habits – be careful where you get your dopamine rush from

44:35 – Finding the balance between gratitude for what you have right now and being ambitious about your future plans

49:03 – Consistency is one of the key habits that helps people thrive

52:24 – Josh’s energy sources

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