Mastering the Monetization Magic: Unveiling the Unlabel with Alex's Book Alchemy — The Art of Distillation and More
#15 Zhong Hong's Weekly Newsletter - 12 November 2023
Hey friends,
Here is the weekly dose of the newsletter, a list of what I’m pondering, reading, and exploring. Feel free to forward this along to friends or share it.
📄 Article I am reading…
I am reading How I Make $3,500 a Month From My Instagram Account. The article covers various methods, including influencer marketing, sponsored posts, affiliate marketing, selling products or services, and utilizing Instagram's features such as IGTV and shopping.
It provides insights into building a strong Instagram presence, engaging with followers, and leveraging the platform's potential for monetization. The article serves as a guide for individuals looking to turn their Instagram presence into a source of income.
It is a great read for those want to build personal brand on IG.
📚 Book I am reading…
Currently, I am reading Unlabel: Selling You Without Selling Out by Marc Ecko.
🔊 Video I am watching…
📚 Meet Alex, a seasoned book reviewer with a thriving newsletter boasting over 30k subscribers. In his latest video, he unravels the art of crafting a second brain for books, transforming reading into a transformative experience.
Here's a glimpse of the wisdom he imparts:
💡 Create a Second Brain: Learn the art of capturing crucial information from books. Highlight key sections, jot down page numbers, and articulate why they're fascinating.
📝 Capture & Distill: Capture vital data, but don't stop there. Distil the information by summarizing the most pivotal lessons in your own words. Turn insights into actionable advice.
📆 Track Your Impact: Monitor the start and finish dates of each book to gauge its impact on your life. It's not just about reading; it's about understanding how literature shapes your journey.
📘 Strategic Notetaking: The speaker follows a strategic approach—marking crucial pages while reading, then crystallizing key lessons and advice after finishing a chapter.
⏳ Reflection Time: Patience is a virtue. The speaker advocates waiting a few days post-finishing a book before revisiting notes. This delay enhances perspective, leading to more nuanced takeaways.
📚📅 Triple Focus: Aim high—identify three main lessons and distil three actionable pieces of advice from every book. Quality over quantity is the name of the game.
📬 Weekly Wisdom Share: Incorporate your newfound knowledge into a weekly newsletter. Share these distilled insights, providing your subscribers with actionable tips and a fresh perspective.
⚖️ Building Accountability: For the speaker, reading and summarizing books isn't just a hobby—it's a method of building accountability. It's a conscious decision on how time is invested.
🤓 Reading for Intention: View reading not as a passive activity, but as a deliberate choice. Summarizing books becomes a tool for intentional decision-making.
📌 Quote I am pondering…
“Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day whispering, 'I will try again tomorrow.'” — Mary Anne Radmacher
And, as always, please give me feedback. You can give me feedback by leaving a comment below or sending an email to me. Which point above is your favorite? What do you want more or less of? Other suggestions? Please let me know, I’d be happy to receive from you all!
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Wish you have a superb week ahead.
Much love to you and yours,
Zhong Hong