u/ReasonableArm388

I've always learned better on my own. Reading books, watching stuff, figuring things out instead of sitting in a classroom. That's just how I work.
One thing I thought was BS advice for the longest time was writing notes by hand instead of typing. I was like why would I slow myself down when I could type everything way faster?

Turns out the slowness is the whole point. When you write by hand you have to actually process what you're hearing instead of just typing everything word for word. I retain way more now even though I'm capturing less. Dismissed it for years and it was one of the simplest things that actually worked.

So now I'm here curious what other techniques I've probably been ignoring. What seemed too basic or obvious at first but actually made a real difference in how you learn?

I work on a DTC supplement brand and I'm trying to dial in retention marketing beyond the basics. We've got welcome series, abandoned cart, and post purchase covered, but I'm trying to figure out what actually moves the needle for increasing subscriptions second order rate and CLV.
Specifically curious about replenishment reminders, educational content that doesn't feel like spam, win-back campaigns that actually re engage churned customers, and habit building content between orders. Most of our current flows feel generic and aren't driving the repeat purchases we need.

If anyone has tactical examples of what's worked in consumable or supplement brands I'd love to hear it. Also open to resources or case studies beyond the usual generic blog posts.
What flows have you seen actually increase second purchase rate and long-term value?

I've been dealing with this lately and wondering if anyone else has felt it.
Sometimes I feel like I can manage everything. I know I can because I've worked hard to get here. But other times, and sometimes it's streaks of 3+ days in a row, I feel like a stranger in my own life, like I'm an impostor playing a role I'm not qualified for and it's not even about the work itself being too hard. It's more like the weight of it all makes me question if I'm supposed to be here at all. New responsibilities, bigger stakes, more people depending on me. And some days I just can't shake the feeling that I'm faking it.
The hardest part is navigating that while still needing to deliver. Like I can't just pause and figure it out, I still have to show up and perform even when I feel completely disconnected.

I'm curious how others handle this. What kind of self-talk, routine, or mindset shift actually helps you push through when imposter syndrome or that "life is too big" feeling hits hard?Not looking for generic advice like "believe in yourself." I mean what actually, practically works for you when you're in that headspace?

I picked up Sophie's World a few days ago after someone recommended it and honestly wasn't expecting much. Thought it'd be one of those dense philosophy books that puts you to sleep.
But it's not like that at all. It explains philosophy in this really simple, story-driven way that actually makes sense. It walks you through different philosophers and their ideas without feeling like a textbook, and it's weirdly engaging.
What's caught me off guard is how it's making me look at normal things differently. Like I'll be walking somewhere or doing something mundane and suddenly I'm thinking about why we just accept certain things as "the way they are" without questioning them. Sounds dramatic but it's real. It's not changing my life or anything but it's making me more curious about stuff I used to just take for granted. Feels like waking up a part of my brain I didn't know was asleep.

Anyone else read this or have a book that shifted how you see things? Curious what else is out there like this.