Everyone has a passion for something in their life. There is no limit to the variety of creative pursuits that may be pursued. First, Gary does a very good job in explaining what each media is for. I think that some of them I really understood better (or for the first time) thanks to him. Crushing It!: How Great Entrepreneurs Build Their Business and Influence—and How You Can, Too by Gary Vaynerchuk: Conversation Starters It soon became clear to me that CRUSHING IT! will require a TON of really hard work and sacrifice, continued for a long time. The author has a tremendous work ethic, and encourages others to follow his example of tireless focus on developing his brand. This means little time for vacations and long coffee breaks—and hardly anything else, for that matter. I would recommend to anyone who wants to create the life of their dreams through doing what they are passionate about.

You may publish your own books, start your TV show, and conduct a radio talk show or podcast. The sooner you get started, the sooner you can convert your passion into a source of income. Study social media trends and act on them before they get mainstream. The sooner you fall behind, the more time you'll need to catch up. This for instance applies to which social media platforms you use. Second, this is inspirational! People can do what they want and succeed. The world is changing, success can be achievable (even though most people will not become extremely rich, but they can try). I love that new world, and the fact that people like Gary (or also the awesome Hannah Hart or Sophia Amoruso). Here is what we were used to: And then you put in my parents, who are even older. For me to say I’m leaving a really good job that took me a long time to get to where I am, to step away from that to make YouTube videos, they were definitely scared, even when I told them the numbers. Those conversations were hard, because you don’t want to feel that you’re letting people down or that people are worried about you. This one statement seems to me to sum up the essence of the author’s business philosophy: “In a world where the standard is pretty much nothing, you have to be just altruistic enough.“

How many people above the age of thirteen in America do not have a cell phone? Practically no one.” Commit to ignoring every single voice that threatens to undermine you. If it’s your mom, find a respectful way to tell her you want her love but not her opinion. If it’s your friends, tell them you are grateful for their concern but they have to choose to support you or f*** off.”

And after that? He took what he’d learned about online marketing and advised others. Today, Vaynerchuk runs a huge digital agency with offices in New York, Los Angeles, Chattanooga and London. When you reach out to people who can help you, offer them something in return. If, for example, you hope to gain exposure by working with established influencers, devise a unique offer that benefits them as well as you. They’ll almost always ignore you. Nonetheless, persist every day, for months, for years, or more. Use any or all of the following platforms to build your brand: Fear of seeming vain” – Building a personal brand at scale means appearing narcissistic. You’ll also look like an idiot, but everyone’s a jerk “until they’re a pioneer.” You can’t care about what anyone says or thinks of you.

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Attention”– Focus on what people do on social media. Stay alert to shifts to new platforms, even if they seem small at first. Watch trends, and get to know new platforms early. Don’t get too comfortable with your preferred platform; always learn others.