Milestones

This past week's semi-passive affiliate income breakdown (week ending January 31):

Sub count: 19,995 (+24)

💰 Affiliates:
- PartnerStack: $770.15
- Misc (Framer, Tally, etc): $179.44
- AdSense: $294.70
- Gumroad: $15.89
- Impact: $230.00

This week’s affiliate total: $1,490.18

Does not include sponsorships this week or investments.

My channel 👇

https://go.davidalex.com/youtube

This past week's semi-passive affiliate income breakdown (week ending January 17):

Sub count: 19,917 (+46)

💰 Affiliates:

• PartnerStack: $262.85

• Misc (Framer, Tidio, etc): $560.15

• Impact: $325.00

• AdSense: $218.02

This week’s affiliate total: $1,366.02

Does not include 3 new sponsorships this week or investments.

My channel: https://go.davidalex.com/youtube

The 2% rule in criticism is a transformative concept that encourages us to adopt a mindset of open-mindedness and growth even when faced with harsh or seemingly unfounded feedback. It suggests that even in the most negative or inaccurate critique, there's likely a small kernel of truth—a 2% nugget of insight—that we can learn from.

Finding the 2% and Changing Everything:

The true power of the 2% rule lies in its ability to transform how we perceive and respond to criticism. By actively searching for and acknowledging the 2% truth, we can:

• Gain New Insights: We might discover previously unrecognized weaknesses.

• Build Unoffendable: Even if it's unfounded criticism, see where you can grow.

• Deepen Self-Awareness: We gain a clearer understanding of how others perceive us and our actions, which can be invaluable for personal growth.

The 2% rule in criticism is a powerful tool for personal growth and improved communication. By focusing on the potential truth hidden within even the harshest feedback, we can turn criticism into a catalyst for positive change and achieve greater self-awareness and success. Remember, sometimes the smallest nuggets of truth can have the biggest impact on our lives.

Hire checklists, not brains.
Hire automations, not skillsets.
Hire creators, not consultants.
Hire optimizers, not managers.

The secretary was essentail to business in the 1950s. Today, there secretary role is dead. The assistant role is also (generally) dead. Or at least, it’s completely redefined.

You can build a million dollar one-person business without humans. The best hire is software. It works 24/7 and never complains. Then, hire people to manage the software.

A simple phrase, "The hoax is that tomorrow is a better day to start," was the fuel to transform my life. Explores the counterintuitive concept that the biggest risk we take is not starting at all. You don't need a better circumstance, reason, or story about why it can or can't work. You just need to bet on yourself.

Key Models

• Exploration: Focus on discovering new ideas rather than stressing about memorizing details. This approach makes reading enjoyable and engaging.

• Automation: Utilize modern tools to streamline reading and information recall. Key tools include Kindle for accessibility, Audible for listening while reading, Readwise for resurfacing highlights, and Notion for organizing notes and thoughts.

Tools

• Kindle: Offers the convenience of carrying thousands of books without physical weight.

• Audible: Syncs with Kindle to provide audio narration, reducing cognitive load.

• Readwise: Exports and revisits highlights, making it easy to retain important information.

• Notion: Integrates with Readwise to store and access notes and highlights easily.

Often, work is attributed to dollar amounts but it requires looking at a few key components together.

My (unofficial) role for Baptize California was Chief Architect, which included Web Developer, Full Stack Development, Workflows, Email Communication, and Compliance. A chief architect is a leader who designs and implements an organization's technical architecture to support its organizational strategy.

Stats

• 12,216 Baptisms Statewide

• 300+ Partner Churches

• 56(out of 58) Counties Represented

• 1,500 new believers

🔎 Quote I recently heard that got me thinking:

Knowledge not found in schools is the source of money not found in employment.

I never learned how to become a YouTuber or how to create digital products that could sell from my college degree.

Right now, those that get paid the most, that we want to hire and value the most…. are often great at specific knowledge and generally it's not found in a mass school system. What is specific knowledge?

Specific knowledge is often highly technical or creative. It cannot be outsourced or automated.

(Hint to learn where you specific knowledge lies… 👇🏼)

Often, it’s the intersection of two things you genuinely are curious about.

Ex. Long distance running and fashion, graphic design and philosophy, history and software and so on.

What specific knowledge can you pursue?

That is the key to raising your value in the market.