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The anti-burnout adventure
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Reading time: 1.07 264 words Hey Reader, For the first time in 13 years of running my own business, I’m having 3 (THREE) weeks off over Christmas. I’m calling it my Winterval. Everything is scheduled in advance. All my prepping is (just about) done. And at 5pm on Friday I switch off until Tuesday, January 6. Which, incidentally, is when January Uncaged begins! It’s my anti-burnout adventure for burnt-out writers, procrastinators, and joy seekers. For those who’ve forgotten what they loved about writing, or never found what they loved in the first place. It’s for people who are sick of trying to feed the algorithm and second-guess the system (spoiler alert: the algorithm is always hungry and never satiated and will only be satisifed by rage-bait and misery). It is NOT for growth hackers, viral chasers, or those seeking the One True Template that will solve all their problems and magically deliver big piles of cash. One of the people who’s already signed up has been away from LinkedIn for months and wants to restart her writing practice WITHOUT all the nonsense of “this is what you must post to gain a bazillion followers.” She wants to find her voice again and enjoy doing it. If you’re looking for a low-pressure way to build a creativity practice, this is for you. It’s your permission slip to enjoy writing again. If you’re in, get in now — because the early bird discount goes away tomorrow at 5pm. Use the code UNCAGED25 at the checkout for £25 off — why pay £75+VAT when you could pay just £50+VAT? ​Join here:
TTFN, Vicky 🫡 p.s. Know someone who might enjoy this email? Please forward it to them and get them to sign up here.
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Learn to Write Like You Mean It
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Reading time: 2.57 701 words Read this email in your browser. Hey Reader, Sometimes I am my own worst fun sponge. I tried for years to turn writing into a habit. It went onto my to-do list along with “clean the toilet” and “answer emails from my accountants.” Just another chore. I’d download content strategies, buy new planners, attend launch workshops, and watch what the uber-successful folks on social media were doing, and try to copy them. It didn’t work, because I’m not them. And I...
Reading time: 2.46 657 words Read this email in your browser. Hey Reader, Step off train — light cigarette. That was Joe’s habit. He’d get the train to work, then walk from the station, and on the walk he’d smoke a cigarette. He doesn’t smoke anymore; hasn’t for years. Doesn’t get the train much anymore, either. But when he does get off a train, he still reaches inside his jacket for a packet of ciggies. Cue —> Behaviour —> Reward Step off train —> Light cigarette —> Nicotine hit That’s a...