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"I don’t want to give content creation advice anymore."

I can relate to that a lot. I've been working online for most of my adult life. 25 years this fall. I used to want to help everyone. Took a lot of years to realize not everyone is ready or willing to be helped. Glad you're pivoting to something that lets you enjoy what you're doing again. In the long run, life is short. :)

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Mar 23, 2023Liked by Ayodeji

So exciting! I remember the one where you have been writing the same post for so long because people don't listen to your advice. It's instant gratification syndrome- so many people don't want to put in the work

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I can't wait to see what's next!

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Hell yeah!

You're capable of becoming as good as Bukowski. Can't wait to see the evolution.

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Thrilled to see this!

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Mar 23, 2023Liked by Ayodeji

Good for you! You’ve never been one to be a boring writer. But I am sick of reading about content creation online so I can imagine you’re sick of writing it as well.

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I love this pivot, Ayo. With your experience, anything you share and write about from here on out will teach us about content creation. We can watch what you do, and how you do it, and discover new ideas.

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Mar 23, 2023Liked by Ayodeji

Here for it, can't wait for the pivot

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You said some people might tune you out because of this post.

Actually, you got me even more interested in listening to you because of what you wrote here.

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Congrats, sounds like a smart move! Looking forward to reading more soon👍

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I'm curious about what next.

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Look forward to the pivot. I love learning but it’s hard to escape the endless stream of content creation advice. I’d much rather read about personal experiences and lessons learned.

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You have to follow your energy - good for you. Convenient for me because lessons learned from your life is why I choose to follow people in the first place. Looking forward to it.

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So excited for this for you! I have always been clear with myself that I am a writer, not a content creator. Often that means making less money, but this is my long-term career, not a race to a million followers. Welcome to the (slower and more sustainable) club of writers. If you want help with personal essays, you know I'm here for ya!

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Nice honest post Ayo! Good on ya for listening to your heart. Interested to see what a newly released multi-passionate creator writers about. Keep writing! ;)

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Looking forward to it Ayo!

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