Scaling my B2B content agency to 6 figures & sharing what I learn • Prev @SahilBloom 's ghostwriting agency • Left law school for this so I'm pretty serious
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Mar 10, 2024 • 12 tweets • 3 min read
Scott H Young is a master of learning.
In 2012, He completed MIT's 4-year computer science course in under 12 months at home.
I spent 50 hours reading his best advice to learn any skill without giving $100k to college.
Here are 9 steps to learn any skill quickly: 1. Why are you learning?
Is it in case learning?
Or a project-based learning?
In-case learning is not useful right now, but it might be handy in the future.
Project-based learning is when you actively test skills in a project.
Of course, project-based learning is better.
Feb 17, 2024 • 10 tweets • 3 min read
Scientist Ander Ericsson spent his life studying prodigies.
For 30 years, He analyzed the learning behaviors of top performers in different fields.
I consumed 100 hours of his best advice to learn hard skills.
Here are 7 tips to become a quick learner: 1. Drill Routine
Paavo Nurmi has 22 world records in marathons.
From 1500 meters to 20 km, he was simply the best. For a few years, he was untouchable. But once the other runner learned his training routine, everyone caught up.
Superior performance = Effective training.
Sep 9, 2023 • 12 tweets • 3 min read
I landed my 1st client with 400 followers.
It was an outbound lead but a repeatable process.
8-step checklist to land a ghostwriting client (if you have an engaged audience):
This won't work if you don't have:
• Engaged audience ( average 50 likes or 15 comments)
• At least 1000 followers
• Email list
I'm going to show you 2 ways – Inbound and Outbound.
Aug 3, 2023 • 11 tweets • 3 min read
Ghostwriting is one heck of a skill.
I’ve made $60,000 from it and never even paid $1 to learn it.
8 clips to start your ghostwriting journey (for free):
1. Fundamentals of buying retweets
What you'll learn:
• How to profile retweet accounts
• How to check their credibility and authority
Jul 28, 2023 • 12 tweets • 4 min read
1 big difference between average and top writers:
Functional note-taking system.
But most never get past bookmarks.
9 steps to create a simple note-taking system ( that actually works): 1. Why it's important
Knowledge workers waste 26% of their time every day looking for notes.
44% never even find it.
Organizing and capturing notes will make you:
• less anxious
• Better employee
• Use information for projects
It also sets you apart from the herd.
Jul 16, 2023 • 13 tweets • 3 min read
In 1977, The world's Highest-paid Copywriter started a workshop.
Each participant paid $4000.
For 23 years, he taught the same 10 Psychological triggers to boost Sales.
Here's a breakdown: 1. Guilt
Ever received an expensive gift from a friend on your birthday?
You get the urge to give something in return, it's the guilt. So if you Include a gift in your copy, many will feel guilty for not buying.
And you might end up with a sale.
Jul 13, 2023 • 12 tweets • 3 min read
I fucked up all my digital products.
With a 46k audience, I made $436 in total.
7 mistakes to avoid if you're building a product:
1. Low-effort products
I launched 4 failed products as of now.
Most of them could have been generic threads. But I looked at products as follower-farming. So I never put real effort into building.
My audience caught me cheating, and they bought nothing.
Jul 9, 2023 • 11 tweets • 3 min read
1 year ago, I started Ghostwriting.
This month I crossed $50k in profits.
But it burned 100s of hours to learn everything.
6-step framework to write for anyone on the planet:
This is the exact framework that made me a 5 figure writer.
You can also use it to build a personal brand too.
Let’s dive in.
Jul 2, 2023 • 10 tweets • 4 min read
Amazon, the world's largest retailer, is worth $1.3 trillion.
Bezos trains his writers using a 6-page memo.
So I spent hours studying and dissecting them.
5 writing principles worth your time: 1. Avoid jargon and acronyms
Know your audience before using Acronyms.
• Don't try to sound clever, be clear.
• Explain technical terms the 1st time they appear.
• Say what you mean, in plain language, and let the reader decide whether it was "groundbreaking".
Jun 17, 2023 • 8 tweets • 2 min read
Writing on Twitter for beginners is hard.
They have doubts like:
• To whom should I target?
• How should I write first drafts?
• What topics should I write about?
And much more...
Here’s a blueprint you need on day 1:
1. Consume solutions
People don’t want to listen to your opinion.
They need value from you
Help them by:
• Putting a spotlight on their unknown problems
• Giving them resources to learn the solution
• Easy- actionable guide
Actively look out for a solution to your problem.
Jun 15, 2023 • 11 tweets • 3 min read
8 hours of work day doesn't guarantee high-quality work.
Top performers in various fields are consistently working less.
The difference: Ability to reach peak concentration.
8 tips to improve work quality while working less:
1. Importance of deep work
In the internet era, you're a consumer all the time.
Cheap dopamine has killed your focus.
But top performers have 2 qualities:
• Ability to quickly master hard skills
• Produce at an elite level with speed
Both are the result of deep work.
Jun 11, 2023 • 9 tweets • 4 min read
Coca-cola has been the industry leader for 136 years.
It's so big that you would find a Coke in Africa where clean water wasn't available.
But the massive success is deeply rooted in psychological tactics.
Charlie Munger, in his book, revealed 6 of them.
Here's a breakdown:
1. Formula secret
Charlie Said, "We will work obsessively to keep our formula secret."
And they hid it for a century.
Yet they knew that food engineers could produce the same taste one day.
But by then, they were so ahead that copying their flavor would not be a competition.
Jun 9, 2023 • 12 tweets • 4 min read
In June 2022, I started writing on Twitter.
Since then, I've built:
• 44,600 audience
• $45,000 in Sales
• 108 Million impressions
But I could've easily 2x everything with the knowledge I have now.
9 steps to build an audience at breakneck speed:
1. Profile optimization
Your profile is your resume.
• Banner – Visual version of bio
• Profile – Clean headshot with a smile
• Pinned thread –Personal story or case study
• Bio formula — I help X people (target audience) achieve Y (results) without Z (pain point)
Nail it.
Jun 6, 2023 • 9 tweets • 4 min read
Apple event, WWDC23, had 2 Million live viewers.
It was big, bold and brash.
But did you notice subtle psychological triggers throughout the launch?
7 Hidden Triggers that will force you to buy their new products: 1. Big Bold Presentation
They are always very careful of their backgrounds and colors.
Choosing a sunny day to transfer a cheerful mood to their audience.
Tim Cook has been opening by standing in front of colorful rainbows for 2 years now.
May 31, 2023 • 14 tweets • 7 min read
Copywriting is a money-printing skill.
But it's hard to find high-quality resources to master it.
Here are 10 websites that are too good to be true (all free) :
1. Jacob Mcmillen
What you'll gain:
• 10 + home page template
• Guide to writing a service page & product page
• Free blueprint to build a 6-figure freelance writing business