Hey,

I think todays artwork perfectly encapsulates my personality. I've always been a very direct person with a "zero fucks" mentality, and I try not use any form of self-censorship because I prefer to be authentic. I guess it works because people find my style of writing entertaining, which makes me all warm and fuzzy inside. 

Apparently people seem to value my opinion a lot, and I find that very flattering, and people seem to think that I have my shit together just because I kinda have a successful online business. I regularly get asked advice on how to do x or if this idea is going to work or giving feedback on this MVP. I usually do my best and be straight up or if I know you and have a rapport with you, I'll give you a tear down because we mates, but here is a hard truth. 

"You dont need my feedback"

People want my feedback on their startup/SaaS/side-hustle but what they really need is feedback from customers. 98% of the time I'm not their customer, and their project has zero relevance to my own entrepreneurial efforts unless it can make my life easier, which few of them rarely do. 

Here is another thing that makes me cringe...

"Let's hop on a quick call"

Not a flying fuck do I want to hop on a quick call with you! All asked for was info on your SaaS so I can integrate that with my own workflow. If you can't deliver a solid value proposition for your product in under 15 words than you need to revisit the drawing board mate. If it can be sent in a Twitter DM or email, just do that.  

Now for this weeks issue ✌

- Nic 

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This is more of a blog than a newsletter, but they have a newsletter to keep you up to date, so it counts!! If you're someone that works in the creative space or anybody that has chosen the path of entrepreneurship, this is definitely going to be worth your time. 

Take a look at some of their previous posts if you're still not convinced. 

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