Thread by @OneStuttering

It's been a while since I posted an update on Logseq Mastery (or anything really)

All my focus has been on finalising the 2nd part of the course: Workflows & Systems. It feels like I've been dragging my heels on releasing updates, which left me ruminating why.

Thoughts below...

1. I think it's reached the point of diminishing returns.

The current version of the course is already high-quality (in my not-so-humble opinion 😋). My next steps were to re-record the videos, update diagrams and add accompanying text, but re-recording now seems unnecessary.

I'm quite satisfied with my delivery after a full run-through of all the lessons (+5.5 hours 😅)

There are some issues to iron out with content flow, but I'm sure most users wouldn't even notice them and it's just my perfectionist eye.

I'll address these with minor iterations.

2. My system had already evolved sufficiently when I released the beta version, and the content remains 100% relevant.

I will address minor developments in specific video updates, and will add more examples to the course from my own database.

Taking a wider lens now...

3. I'm starting to wonder about opportunity costs

It feels like LM has taken time out of other projects: YT videos, long-form writing, consulting work, potentially looking at alternative software courses.

Whilst single-focus is good, I'm feeling a need for some variety #adhd

4. I'm not sure what is really valued in the market: high-speed overviews or slower, in-depth content.

Many have heard of the new PKM tool in the market, @tana_inc. I've seen other creators releasing courses exploring Tana, priced in a similar range to Logseq Mastery.

The turnaround time on those courses has been very quick.

That's not to say they're not good quality. But my gut says that they don't go deep into the fundamentals & systems side of things. They also don't pretend to.

I can't help but wonder if I'm playing the wrong game here.

I've poured a lot of energy into LM over 9 months. Whilst sales have been okay, it's not exactly shooting the lights out.

Maybe I missed the balance point i.t.o. return on effort invested? Maybe I underpriced LM? Maybe I should work on cheaper, lower-effort software courses?

Granted, financial reward is not the only metric of success. Releasing a high-quality info product is something I'm proud of.

But I also need to figure out long-term sustainability, and that might mean lowering my own bar for publishing content.

Lots to explore here in 2023.

Anyways, rambling over.

The price will increase on the 7th of December (2 weeks from now), although only to the $129 amount I laid out earlier this year (also see how I grossly underestimated the effort required

https://twitter.com/OneStuttering/status/1524046438950268933

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I will review pricing again next year 🙏🏽