I built a 1600+ subscribers newsletter over the past eight months.It all started as an experiment. One morning, I got a random paid subscriber. And I decided to give it a try. But I never thought I could reach that many people in such a short time.So, how did I do it?Today, I will share how I successfully transformed my hobby into a side hustle. So, if you have a passion and want to turn it into a profit, keep reading!

How to Get From Hobby to Hustle

Side hustles have become incredibly common over the past few years.People get rich by talking about their passions and sharing their thoughts online. And <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/creator-economy-experiencing-significant-growth-becoming-ashmi-gautam-xb8dc/">the creator economy grows bigger every day </a>.Building a side hustle has become the desire of many nowadays. But it’s not that simple.

The Creator's Economy Growth

When I started, I had many doubts about what to talk about, how to do it, and where. And I changed my mind many times.But starting and failing is better than not doing anything . So, start your side hustle today. Don’t wait anymore. Or you will never be the next rising star.

Fight Your Doubts

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Starting is the first step. And the sooner you do it, the better.<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">You will have more chances to fail and learn your lessons.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">And you will have more time to study your audience.</li></ul>However, you must consider a few things if you want to monetize your passion fast. Here are five activities I wish I had known about building a side hustle from a hobby.

How to Turn Your Passion into Profit

When I started The Challenge, I would have loved creating videos to discuss these topics. But I am not a native English speaker – I am not that fluent. You may be a great orator. Or you may love writing. You may want to talk without showing your face. Whatever you want to do, you must pick it from the start and stick to it. Once you build a big audience, you may experiment with different content formats. But people must recognize you for one type of content in the beginning.Also, here are a few <a href="https://www.searchenginejournal.com/content-marketing-statistics-you-should-know/507173/#:~:text=Short%2Dform%20video%20content%2C%20like,return%20on%20investment%20(ROI).&text=The%20State%20of%20Content%20Marketing,organic%20traffic%20than%20those%20without.">statistics on content marketing </a>you might want to read before picking one.

1 – You must choose your content format carefully.

Once you know what you want to do, you must understand how. And this implies two things:<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">research what people say about your hobby</li><li class="ql-align-justify">and research how people talk about it. </li></ul>Find the topics and trends other creators use.<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">The topics give you information on what people search online for a specific niche.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">The trends show which type of content works and will expose you to a bigger audience.</li></ul>

2 – You must research your hobby.

Last year, I attended a design class because I wanted to become better with infographics. However, the course focused a lot on branding. And one thing I learned is that you must have a unique value proposition (UVP) to catch the correct audience.A UVP is a short sentence that describes your product or brand. And it shows your clients your unique offer.For The Challenge, for example, the tracking infographic I share at the end of each issue is the unique value that attracts subscribers.So, what’s yours?

3 – You must find your unique value.

No matter how good you are, there are only two categories of topics you can discuss online:<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Topics you know, and you can teach people how to do them.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">And topics you ignore, and you can show people what you discovered.</li></ul>You don’t need much more. And these two categories will give you different advantages.<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">You will build authority when you share your expertise and achievements.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">And you will connect with people who share your struggles when you show them your failures. Here, <a href="https://cosmopolitanmindset.substack.com/p/3-simple-rules-to-boost-your-storytelling">storytelling </a>helps a lot.</li></ul>

4 – You must share your expertise and ignorance.

Showing your expertise and personality is a good strategy to build a side hustle with your hobby. But there’s something that works even better and will make you succeed – <a href="https://cosmopolitanmindset.substack.com/p/the-secrets-of-charisma">networking </a>.Connections are the basics of social media marketing. And you have to promote your side hustle if you want to get anywhere.Unfortunately, I’ve discovered it too late. And now, my newsletter is bigger than my social media followers, so it’s harder to grow.But if you focus on it from the beginning, you can grow your social media presence and side hustle together.

5 - You must connect and interact with people.

Think about your best hobby – have you ever tried to build a side hustle out of it?How would that look?What would be your content?And how would you differentiate from competitors?Answer these questions to change your mindset and get from a hobby to a side hustle. But remember - if you don't try, you will never succeed.[<a href="https://cosmopolitanmindset.substack.com/p/from-hobby-to-hustle">DOWNLOAD</a> THE FREE TRACKING INFOGRAHIC]

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This is my 200th article.I wrote an article every week for the past four years. But I would lie if I told you it was easy.On the contrary, it has been one of the most challenging commitments I have ever taken. Writing changed my life for the better. It gave me money and visibility. But I had to keep a daily fight with creativity.I was insecure about my ideas for most of the experience. I am still insecure about some of them now. But I learned there are no good or bad ideas – it all depends on timing. That’s why you should focus on producing as many ideas as possible.

How to Become More Creative

One idea is not enough.Ten and one hundred are not enough.A thousand ideas could bring you somewhere. But you must have a flourishing creativity to build all those ideas. So, how can you do it?In these four years, I learned a few tricks. So, here’s how to become more creative than 91% of people.

One idea is not enough

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I don’t know about you, but I don’t want to work my ass off for all my life. Or, at least, I don’t want to do it for someone else.I want to build myself up and fight my battles alone. And to do that, I have to be creative. I have to find the unique key that will unlock my brand.But that’s not everything.

Why do you have to become more creative? (1)

Creating thinking is one of the essential skills of our time. It can help your relationships, hobbies, and even work. So, even if you are not interested in going solo, you can benefit from it.Unfortunately, most people don’t know how to spark those stunning ideas that keep others hooked. But if you want to advance in life, you need creativity. And you must know how to spark it.

Why do you have to become more creative? (2)

Creativity has many enemies. Here are three of them.<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Stress is a creativity killer. Pressure is beneficial if it lasts for a bit. But too much of it could harm your ideas and make you give up.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">A <a href="https://cosmopolitanmindset.substack.com/p/how-to-conquer-dreams-and-fears">lack of confidence </a>could also reduce your winning ideas. You will discard many thoughts because you don’t believe in yourself. But those thoughts might have been a game-changer.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Negativity could hurt your ideas. There have been a few people who made a fortune using negativity. But have you ever heard about their lives? Worthless, empty shells.</li></ul>

3 Things That Will Destroy Your Creativity

So, how can you become more creative?I could give you a short and a long answer.Short answer – live a happier life.Long answer – keep reading.Here are nine quick practices that could make you more creative.

More than ten years ago, I wanted to write a fantasy novel.I was young and dumb. I copied something from The Lord of The Rings, some things from Harry Potter, and even Eragon. It was terrible. But it taught me an important lesson – writing by hand can spark thousands of ideas. And even if 99% of them will be trash, you still have those ten good ones.<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Write by hand to generate ideas.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Do it daily to build a habit.</li><li class="ql-align-justify"><a href="https://www.cosmopolitanmindset.com/idea-journal-best-tool-for-creative/">Keep a journal </a>to remember everything.</li></ul>

1 – Write by hand.

People without a second brain have two problems:<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">they forget their best ideas</li><li class="ql-align-justify">and they stress too much trying to remember everything they have to do.</li></ul>Last year, I got a promotion that charged me with responsibility. But that change stressed me too much with multiple deadlines and commitments.However, since I <a href="https://cosmopolitanmindset.substack.com/p/the-second-brain-method">built my second brain </a>, I don’t have to remember anything. And I can focus more on my ideas.

2 – Build a second brain.

Look, I know this is strange. But before you think I’m crazy – this has been <a href="https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/mental-benefits-of-rearranging-a-room-37000508">scientifically proven </a>. Moving the furniture can give you a boost of energy for a few days. You will feel more inspired and spark stunning ideas.But you can’t move the furniture every week. I agree. So, how can you trigger the same effect many times?The secret is not the furniture but the environment.Change the place where you brainstorm your ideas more frequently. And you will have better ones.

3 – Move the furniture.

I used to get my best idea for potential novels when I got home from school.My parents worked hard. They didn’t always have the time to pick me up. So, I had to walk back home.It took me 30 minutes. But I often stopped on the street because I had great ideas and wanted to write them down.Your brain wonders when you walk or run and know the road. And if you learn to focus on a topic, you will generate great ideas.

4 – Do more outside activities.

I love to spend alone time. I used to suffer when I was alone. But I discovered it wasn’t that bad.However, your loneliness will always limit your ideas.Talking with other people triggers an active exchange of ideas you can’t replace. So, learn to <a href="https://cosmopolitanmindset.substack.com/p/unleash-your-inner-magnet">attract people in your life </a>. Share your thoughts with anyone who might be interested. Listen to what they have to say. You never know where the next idea will come from.

5 – Attract people in your life.

When I started writing online, I had no clue what an article meant.I loved to write. And I loved to read articles on Medium. But I never thought about writing mine. So, I did this exercise where I copied others’ articles to learn how to write one.Later on, I tried to improve them. I picked the best articles and searched for their mistakes or weak points. And that helped me find new ideas for my content.So, improve other’s work. You will find more ideas for yours.

6 – Improve others’ ideas.

How can you find new ideas if you do not search for them?Creativity requires a constant input of new experiences. And when you exit your comfort zone, the effect is even better.So, get out of the house to become more creative. Meet people. Do new things. And then think about those things and what they taught you.

7 – Exit the comfort zone.

Stress is the worst enemy of creativity. And to remove stress, you must take care of your mental health.A few years ago, I was broken – without any friends or love. And I couldn’t think about anything else than my situation.Yet, you can’t spark new ideas in this mental state. So, <a href="https://cosmopolitanmindset.substack.com/p/these-7-habits-can-crush-your-mental-health">put your mental health first </a>.Do meditation, yoga, or whatever makes you feel good. Do therapy if you can’t do it alone. You must be in good mental shape to spark stunning ideas.

8 – Put your mental health first.

I wasn’t kidding when I told you a happy life would make you more creative. It does. But a happy life requires a lot of optimism.I always thought negativity was not worth my time. But we often get sucked into its cycle and can’t escape it. That’s when you need good <a href="https://cosmopolitanmindset.substack.com/p/the-power-of-self-reflection">self-reflection skills </a>to understand the triggers of your negativity and fight it.

9 – Be optimistic and reflect on your feelings.

Creativity is a skill you can use in many ways. But you have to unlock it first. Therefore, this week, focus on it.Do something new. Get to know new people. Build a second brain. Or, at least, move the furniture.That’s how you will become more creative than 91% of people.[<a href="https://cosmopolitanmindset.substack.com/p/how-to-become-more-creative">DOWNLOAD</a> THE FREE INFOGRAPHIC]

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For most people, productivity comes with a price. But it shouldn’t be like that.When I started my online writing experiment three years ago, I gave up anything to become more productive. I stopped going out with friends. I didn’t have a relationship. And I wasn’t taking care of my physical and mental health.But being productive can lead to burnout and isolation. If you give up everything, you end up with nothing. And that’s an unhealthy way to stay productive because it’s not scalable.

The Pains of Productivity

I wanted to find a new way to become more productive. And I succeeded.<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">I built a 1500+ subscribers newsletter in 8 months and <a href="https://www.cosmopolitanmindset.com/">a blog </a> in 2 years.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">I built a healthy relationship with my lifetime love (almost four years).</li><li class="ql-align-justify">I had two 9-5 jobs and even got a promotion recently.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">And I’ve been taking care of my health ( even if it still needs improvement .)</li></ul>Here are three secrets I used to do it.

Healthy Productivity Results

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When I lost everything, I wanted to find a way to become more productive. I wanted to go beyond the usual self-help hype without giving up everything else.I wanted to find another self-improvement plan – a healthy one. So, I searched and experimented with a few things. But the results weren’t anything fancy or complex as I thought.On the contrary, I found the most effective systems in the simplest things. And today, I want to share the three secrets to unlock your productivity I found.But first, let’s talk a bit about productivity.

Beyond the Usual Self-Help Hype

Productivity is one of the first challenges you fight when you start with personal growth. So, five years ago, I tried my best. But productivity depends on too many variables. If you want to be productive, you have to keep track of:<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">The motivation that helps you start working.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">The stress and anxiety you have to keep under control.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Your <a href="https://www.cosmopolitanmindset.com/20-sneaky-procrastination-traps-that-almost-ruined-my-life/">natural procrastination </a>tendencies.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">And the need to become more disciplined. </li></ul>

The Secrets of Productivity (1)

Usually, people create strict systems and rules to limit all those variables and become more productive. But they rarely work because they don’t have experience in productivity.Nobody teaches us how to do our everyday tasks more efficiently. And nobody trained us to become faster in our execution. We had to do it all by ourselves.So, building a productive system requires a lot of trial and error. You can do it, but it will take time.Yet, in my experience, I found three secret keys that might help you accelerate the process. And I want to give them to you in exchange <a href="https://cosmopolitanmindset.substack.com/subscribe">for a follow </a>(wink!)

The Secrets of Productivity (2)

You can’t always be motivated – that’s the first thing I learned in my experiments.Motivation changes fast. You may be motivated but lose focus in five minutes. And you can’t build your life and plans around that.<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">You either become disciplined. But it’s something that comes with time and experience.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Or use those boost moments to finish most of your tasks.</li></ul>You must pick the second if you just started with self-improvement or can’t achieve discipline. In this case, you could try to work on two things: the frequency or duration of your motivational boosts.

1 – The Secret of The Zone

When do you feel motivated? What triggers that feeling?And what stops it? I started with these questions when I tried to become more motivated. And I found some interesting questions.<ul><li>I felt more motivated in the morning.</li><li>Working out or reading increased my mood and motivation.</li><li>And working or talking to people decreased it.</li></ul>So, I chose to work in the morning after a run or half hour of reading. And you can do the same by replying to the questions yourself.

How to Increase Motivation Frequency

The duration increase is a mind trick you can use to feel motivated for longer, even if you are not. Start with a small, insignificant task, and your mind will do the trick. However, you must reach deep focus for at least a few minutes. So, avoid distractions, multi-tasking, interruptions, etc.<ul><li class="ql-align-justify"><a href="https://www.cosmopolitanmindset.com/deep-work-and-flow/">Deep work </a>is the ability to focus on a task and leave everything out until it’s finished.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Flow is the ability to carry over motivation from finishing a task to another related one.</li></ul>If you master these techniques, you will build a result-oriented mindset and maintain your motivation for longer.

How to Increase Motivation Duration

Boredom is an underrated feeling. Everybody hates it, but its mastery could change your life.I couldn’t control boredom and waiting. I lived for new stimuli to fill up my days. And when I didn’t find them, I felt lonely and bored.But I learned that I can’t have something new every day. And you will never have the time to learn your lessons if you live a new experience every day.Yet, boredom has a hidden power – you can use it to improve excitement or become more productive.

2 – The Secret of Waiting

When I’m excited about something, waiting always boosts that experience. And I learned to use this mental trick in my everyday life.<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">I always wait before starting any new project to understand if the initial excitement remains.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">I wait before any experience to make it more enjoyable.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">And I wait <a href="https://www.cosmopolitanmindset.com/10-ways-how-not-to-become-a-millionaire/">before buying anything expensive </a>to be sure I need it.</li></ul>Waiting has the power to increase excitement and reduce insecurities or reckless decisions. Learn to use it, and you will improve your productivity.

How to Improve the Excitement

Sometimes, you wait to get clarity and motivation. But other times, life forces you to wait. And there’s nothing you can do about it.When it happens, people take out their phones and give up on the scroll of doom. But if you know the power of waiting, you can use this time proactively.While waiting, I listen to podcasts and audiobooks or watch online courses. You can consume content instead of queueing at your doctor’s office or cleaning the hours.The more passive activities you find, the more productive you will be during your waiting time.

How to Use Productive Waiting

Nowadays, everybody focuses on productivity and goals. And that tendency can define the outcome of your success or failure.When I started my newsletter, I wrote ten issues without a break. But they all sucked. So, I had to start over and take it easy.If you learn to take frequent breaks, you will have an easy life. Your recovery time will be short. And you will never burn out.But you must understand when to take breaks and how to maximize their impact.

3 – The Secret of Break/Work Sessions

I always used the Pareto Principle to take breaks:<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">80% of work</li><li class="ql-align-justify">and 20% of a break at the end.</li></ul>But don’t work for too much, keeping all the free time at the end. As a rule of thumb, I would split my work session into 1-hour slots. Work for about 45-50 minutes, and take a break for 10-15.

When to Take a Break

I often check out my X profile and answer people when I take a break. But that’s not an effective break because it’s part of my job.Your free time helps you unload all the stress and negative emotions you get from your tasks. So, don’t overload it with useless information. And don’t use it for less demanding tasks. Keep it free.<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Leave your phone on the side and do some exercise. Go for a walk, for example.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Don’t use breaks for low-priority tasks like answering e-mails or making phone calls. Call a friend or relative if you have to.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Use your breaks to build up motivation for your next task. </li></ul>

How to Take a Break

Learn to control the three secrets of productivity:<ol><li class="ql-align-center">Use the zone to reach deep work and focus on your tasks.</li><li class="ql-align-center">Use boredom to consume content and generate new ideas.</li><li class="ql-align-center">Keep a safe relationship between work and breaks.</li></ol>

Cut Through the Noise & Boost Productivity Now! 3 Powerful Secrets You Won't Find in Typical Self-Help. Get More Done & Achieve Your Goals Faster!

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Since I was a child, I wanted to be the center of attention. And I remember telling a lot of lies to reach that goal.They weren’t big life-changing lies. And they always had something true beneath them. But I thought the truth was not interesting enough. So, I choose to exaggerate.When I got older, those lies didn’t work anymore. On the contrary, they made people distant. And I couldn’t understand why.I thought people loved my stories. But then, they stopped because my lies became too childish.

Lying as a Child

Later, I discovered what I was doing back there was storytelling. But I didn’t make it evolve. I remained in my comfort zone for so long that I became stagnant. So, I needed a way to get my friends back.That’s when everything started, and I discovered the 7 personality traits of the top 1% of people. In this issue, I will show you how to master them ( or, at least, how I did it.)

The Comfort Zone

When I think about the top 1% of people, I think about solopreneurs who succeeded in building an empire from nothing.I admire their strength, intelligence, and skills. And I would like to become one of them. I would love to enter the club.However, when you think about the top 1%, your priorities might be different. We didn’t inspire the same people. So, we might have opposite aspirations.

How to Enter the Top 1% of People (1)

But there’s something we all have in common. The top 1% of people will always be those who find their purpose and give their everything to reach it. They had a goal, they succeeded, and they are still going. They made connections, built systems, remained confident, and reached their dreams.I tried to understand how they succeeded. How did they enter the top 1%? And how can I do the same?These are the 7 personality traits of the top 1% of people I found.

How to Enter the Top 1% of People (2)

I failed at most things until I started to think like a winner.I was a terrible partner, friend, and solopreneur. I failed at anything I tried to achieve — relationships, education, work — I got them all.And when I hit rock bottom, I thought I could never come back to light. But when you realize you can’t go deeper — that’s when you free your spirit.You start to try new things, see new people, and build relationships without expectations.

1 – Think like a winner.

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Winners don’t overthink their choices. They follow their instinct and do everything they think will work.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">However, winners set strict rules to prevent future failures when their instinct proves them wrong.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Also, winners don’t follow people’s suggestions if they never reach the same goal first.</li></ul>

How to Master Winner Mentality

Reaching the top 1% of people is no joke. And if you think you can do it by working one hour per day, think again. You will never reach that level of mastery. So, don’t even bother.The top 1% obsess over repetition – they are always unsatisfied. They can spot the little imperfections in everything they do. And they will try to make it perfect.When I was younger and started with storytelling, I made many mistakes. But repeating the same story over and over again made it perfect. It’s bulletproof. And it’s entertaining. So, obsess over repetition to reach the top 1% of people.

2 – Obsess over repetition.

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Repetition doesn’t work without feedback. Find someone willing to give an opinion on what you are trying to achieve. It can be a friend, mentor, or someone you pay to do it. But feedback is necessary.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">You can never achieve perfection. So, don’t stop trying to improve your craft whenever you can. But at the same time, don’t waste too much time trying to be perfect.</li></ul>

How to Master Repetition

You have to behave as the main character of the story to become the main character of the story. Not the other way around.The main character makes decisions, and everything evolves around them. So, if you want to become the main character of your story, you must <a href="https://cosmopolitanmindset.substack.com/p/hope-vs-action-unleash-your-potential">take action </a>.Make your choices and follow them. Take hard decisions and see where they bring you. Become the center of attention and focus on who you are and want to become.Speak your truth and <a href="https://cosmopolitanmindset.substack.com/p/unleash-your-inner-magnet">speak with confidence </a>. You are the only one who can change people’s ideas about you. So, do everything to align that idea to your purpose.

3 – Behave as the main character.

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Only do things that you want to do. Everything else will give the wrong idea about you. You will either do things unwillingly or execute them poorly. So, avoid activities that others try to convince you to do.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Show your purpose and speak only about your goals. If you are afraid you might fail, you don’t believe enough. And if you build in public, you gain an incredible accountant system.</li></ul>

How to Master Independence

When I started writing online, I didn’t settle for anything.<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">My first follower wasn’t enough. I wanted more.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">My first dollar wasn’t enough because I wanted more.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">And my first client wasn’t enough. I still wanted more.</li></ul>I burn with desire because I want to build great things. I want to make it – to enter the top 1% of solopreneurs. And I am willing to do everything it takes to get there.Sometimes, I’m afraid I could lose everything I achieved if I keep going like that. I am sacrificing my free time and personal relationships. But then, I remember I attracted those people with this attitude.

4 – Burn with desire.

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Avidity gained a negative aura over the years because of horrible people. But avidity is not a bad trait if you don’t hurt anyone. And to master it, you must never settle for the crumbs – aim for the whole bread. </li><li class="ql-align-justify">Set progressive goals to remain motivated. If your goal is too high, you might surrender. But if it’s progressive. It builds up motivation.</li></ul>

How to Master Avidity

Copying others is the simplest way to start doing something new. When I started my online business, I tried to copy the writers of the moment and do what they did.For the first few months, it helped me because it gave me structure and taught me what works. But then, you must find your way. You can’t copy others for life. Otherwise, you will lack originality. And nobody wants a copy instead of the original.So, <a href="https://cosmopolitanmindset.substack.com/p/discover-your-unique-traits">find your strengths </a>and use them. Analyze your past and unique set of skills. What’s one thing you like? And what’s one thing you do better than others?

5 – Focus on your strengths.

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Your uniqueness is the skills, experiences, and relationships you built in your life. And you will always have time to learn and do new things. So, don’t worry if you haven’t found your unique traits yet.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Spend at least 20% of your time learning new things and mastering your craft. Repetition is nothing without improvement. And 20% is not even that much.</li></ul>

How to Master Uniqueness

The most successful people on the planet had a story even before they became who they are today. And they used that story to build relationships, attract people, and leverage those connections for their goals.There’s nothing more engaging than a good backstory.I failed many times in my short life. I was alone. I was abandoned and betrayed. I even risked my life once. And I use all those stories to connect with people and build deep relationships.Storytelling is one of the essential skills to master to enter the top 1% of people in the world.

6 – Build a backstory.

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Search for good stories in your life. Then, find a hook for people to listen to them. And practice your storytelling skills. I even wrote a dedicated issue about it if you want to <a href="https://cosmopolitanmindset.substack.com/p/3-simple-rules-to-boost-your-storytelling">know more about storytelling </a>.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Practice is everything. But you can’t stay in front of the mirror all your life. You need feedback from people to understand if a story might work and how to tweak it.</li></ul>

How to Master Storytelling

I will never stop blabbering about the impact confidence has on my life.I was a lonely, introverted boy without friends only five years ago. Now, I have to ask for forgiveness from my friends because I can’t go out every night with all of them.Confidence changed my life. It made me stronger and more easy-going. People like me more now. They want to spend time together. And that’s because one day, I decided to try and exit my comfort zone.

7 – Speak with confidence.

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">The first step will always be challenging because you must exit your comfort zone. And you will fail a few times and run away in fear. But once the benefits start coming, you will see it was the best decision of your life.</li><li class="ql-align-justify"><a href="https://cosmopolitanmindset.substack.com/p/unleash-your-inner-magnet">Being confident </a>is not only about what you say but also what you do. So don’t become clingy. Don’t search for people if they don’t show interest. You must keep your ground and never give up your social integrity for other people.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">The “fake it ‘till you make it” rule always works. So, if you can’t be confident, at least fake it for a while – you will get there.</li></ul>

How to Master Confidence

When I was a child, I used lies to construct the world I wanted to live in. And it transformed me into a lonely man. But it also helped me build the life I wanted once I realized what I was doing wrong.Being in the top 1% of people in any niche means learning many things. And these 7 essential personality traits might help you.<ul><li class="ql-align-center">Think like a winner.</li><li class="ql-align-center">Obsess over repetition.</li><li class="ql-align-center">Think like the main character.</li><li class="ql-align-center">Burn with desire.</li><li class="ql-align-center">Focus on your strengths.</li><li class="ql-align-center">Build a backstory.</li><li class="ql-align-center">And speak with confidence.</li></ul>

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We are human beings – we crave attention. And we crave attention because we are human beings.Our mind never stops being aware of our surroundings. Who’s talking? What are they saying?Do they speak about me? Do they like me? I’ve been invisible to people for most of my life. I craved attention, but nobody wanted to give it to me. So, I did dumb things to have all eyes on me.

The Attention Craving

I hated it when nobody asked about my life. I thought I had a lot to share and deserved good friends. But, it turns out, both things were false.<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">I didn’t have anything interesting to share.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">And nobody deserves anything – you have to work for it.</li></ul>I tried to decode attention and <a href="https://cosmopolitanmindset.substack.com/p/the-future-of-leadership">leadership traits </a>for years. And I tried many things to achieve my ultimate goal – being at the center of attention.I didn’t even know if everything was necessary. I like to think it was. But there was one thing that changed things forever . I’m sure of it. And that is confidence – a trait I never thought I could achieve.

How to Become the Center of Attention

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">The first thing I learned about confidence is that people feel your fear and insecurities. And most of them will repel you for that.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">The second thing I learned about confidence is that you must do interesting things to become fascinating to others.</li></ul>Nobody cares about what you did last night if it’s something trivial or you make it so. And speak openly about your passions and hobbies to make things look interesting. Speak without fear, without caring about what people might think of you.Some will find it helpful. Others will find it useless. But who cares?

The Two Truths About Confidence

Thinking about all those variables will keep your mouth shut. And somebody else will steal the scene. So speak now! Before it’s too late.Say something, even stupid, but at least it’s something.Polarize people and attract or reject them. You don’t have time for those who leave. Focus on who stays.Eventually, you will become so good everyone will come back to hear. You will know you have won when the laughter fills that emptiness around you.

How to Speak with Confidence

You can’t be friends with anyone – it doesn’t matter how hard you try. And the sooner you realize it, the faster you can channel your energies in the right direction.I learned about compatibility by being friends with anyone.<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">I could talk for hours with some people and forget about our time together. It was effortless, and I could keep going for days.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">But with other people, it was frustrating. I had to say something to fill the gap between us. And I couldn’t enjoy it.</li></ul>

1 – Polarize the crowd. (1)

So, what’s the solution?Simple! Polarize people and only engage with those who stay. Don’t waste your time trying to convince them you are worth it. If they know, they know. Otherwise, they’ll come back later.When you polarize people, three things might happen:<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">They agree with you and love your confidence.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">They disagree with you but respect your confidence.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Or they ignore you.</li></ul>Focus on the first two categories.

1 – Polarize the crowd. (2)

Storytelling is the winning card of the most confident people. It is a way to connect with others that confidence alone cannot provide. But most people don’t learn it because it takes time and effort.You can <a href="https://cosmopolitanmindset.substack.com/p/3-simple-rules-to-boost-your-storytelling">learn storytelling </a>by building your catalog of stories.<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">First, collect everything in your life that might become a good story.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Then, f ind the grip for each story. Why would people listen to it? What’s funny about it? Or what did you learn from that experience? </li><li class="ql-align-justify">Now, it’s time to practice. You can start in front of the mirror. Or you can test it with your closest friends. </li></ul>

2 – Narrate your dressing routine. (1)

However, no matter the story you are telling, don’t lie. You can insist on a few things to prove your point. But don’t lie because someone might discover your bluff, and it’s hard to recover.Your goal is to become so good at it that you can storytelling even your dressing routine, and people might find it interesting.

2 – Narrate your dressing routine. (2)

Have you ever tried to convince someone to buy anything?Usually, there are two steps you use unconsciously:<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">First, you create an emotional link with the potential buyers. You talk about their frustration or likes. And you listen to them.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Then, you showcase the features of the product you are trying to sell.</li></ul>In this case, you are the product. And you already build a connection with storytelling. So, the only thing that’s missing is showcasing your qualities.

3 – Showcase your qualities. (1)

For most of my life, I showcased my qualities by boasting. But people hate it when you do it.But do you know what they love?They love it when you showcase your qualities by helping them. Focus on what they’re saying and find a way to help people. Let them know you are a good listener and care about them. And they will naturally gravitate towards you.

3 – Showcase your qualities. (2)

I always banter and smile when I talk to people.Bantering and irony are two of the greatest skills you can learn to show confidence and build strong connections. When you use irony and dive into the game of bantering, you expose your vulnerabilities willingly.If you drown in your insecurities, it will be awful the first few times. But as you become more confident, you will notice how people perceive it as attractive.

4 – Use irony and (always) smile. (1)

You show no fear when you expose yourself. You show truthfulness and genuine interest. And you will attract people because of that.Anybody will want a positive buddy by their side. So, why don’t you become one of them?The world is pessimistic. Everyone complains about everything. But with positivity, you can be different. You can change lives and lighten up somebody else’s day.

4 – Use irony and (always) smile. (2)

Storytelling is great for creating connections and showing confidence. But deep relationships require much more.I learned it when I built so many relationships I stopped counting them. But I realized I didn’t know much about those people. And if confidence is about speaking, connecting the souls is all about doing. When you want to become good friends (or more) with someone, you have to be propositive.Focus on doing things together – that’s when the deepest connections grow.

5 – Focus on doing, not saying.

Confidence attracts people and allows you to find your tribe. But to do that, you must become confident first.1 – Polarize the crowd.2 – Storytell your dressing routine.3 – Showcase your qualities.4 – Use irony and smile.5 – Focus on doing, not saying.This week, you can start with these five steps. And I can guarantee you will notice the difference in a month.[DOWNLOAD THE FREE INFOGRAPHIC <a href="https://cosmopolitanmindset.substack.com/p/unleash-your-inner-magnet">HERE</a>]

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I became a team leader six months ago. And I thought I was great because it took me so little time.But then, I realized becoming a team leader is simple. If you do your work diligently, you will have your chance at it. Yet, remaining a great leader and proving yourself – that’s the hardest part.

Becoming a Team Leader Is Simple

You will fail many times. And you will sacrifice your nights because you don’t know how to delegate.The pressure gets in your head and private life. And you will have to find ways to keep everything under control. That will make the difference – you either make it or break it.In these six months, I’ve been doing many wrong things. But I also improved a lot and became a decent leader.My team respects and trusts me. But it took me quite some time to get there.So, here are 6 cutting-edge behaviors to adopt if you want to become a great leader.

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