u/Tekelpath

most people here probably have been down the road of putting things off and saying the time isn't right yet to start whatever the idea or goal they have to improve themselves.

I've done it too, and i hadn't given it much thought until yesterday afternoon when I was reading a book called Shantaram (highly recommend it if you haven't read it).

theres a part where the main character is given an interesting piece of knowledge, "waiting for nothing is what kills you, while waiting for something is what keeps you alive".

at first I thought the message was about having hope, keeping it alive, having goals and something to keep driving towards. keeping motivation up.

Now though I dont think that was it at all and I feel it's about something much more personal, more uncomfortable than that.

I think its being literal and targeting the exact thing your really waiting for, and meant to make you think about whether or not its really something, or nothing at all. Its assured that everyone involved in the self improvement space would say their waiting on something, but what if we're waiting for the wrong thing?

waiting to feel ready, waiting for the motivation to appear, waiting for the right time, the right circumstances. Or my biggest problem personally, waiting for someone to tell me "thats a good idea, you should do it."

I've wanted to learn to code for a while. Specifically app development. I kept not starting. And when I finally looked honestly at why, it wasn't time, wasn't resources. Or ability.

It was that I was waiting for other people to approve of how I was spending my time.

Waiting for someone to say yes that's a good use of your energy. That's worth doing. That makes sense for you.

Nobody was going to say that. And even if they did it wouldn't have meant anything. Because other people's opinions about how you spend your time building yourself are completely irrelevant to whether the thing actually matters to you.

That's waiting for nothing.

The self improvement world tells you to stop waiting and start acting. Take massive action. Move fast. No excuses.

Most people aren't waiting because they're lazy. They're waiting because they haven't identified something worth waiting for, something worth building toward that's actually theirs. Not their parents' definition of productive. Not their friends' version of a good use of time. Not the internet's consensus on what's worth pursuing.

What are you waiting for right now and honestly, whose permission are you waiting for before you allow yourself to begin?

Because if the answer is anyone other than yourself that's what's actually killing your momentum.

most people here probably have been down the road of putting things off and saying the time isn't right yet to start whatever the idea or goal they have to improve themselves.

I've done it too, and i hadn't given it much thought until yesterday afternoon when I was reading a book called Shantaram (highly recommend it if you haven't read it).

theres a part where the main character is given an interesting piece of knowledge, "waiting for nothing is what kills you, while waiting for something is what keeps you alive".

at first I thought the message was about having hope, keeping it alive, having goals and something to keep driving towards. keeping motivation up.

Now though I dont think that was it at all and I feel it's about something much more personal, more uncomfortable than that.

I think its being literal and targeting the exact thing your really waiting for, and meant to make you think about whether or not its really something, or nothing at all. Its assured that everyone involved in the self improvement space would say their waiting on something, but what if we're waiting for the wrong thing?

waiting to feel ready, waiting for the motivation to appear, waiting for the right time, the right circumstances. Or my biggest problem personally, waiting for someone to tell me "thats a good idea, you should do it."

I've wanted to learn to code for a while. Specifically app development. I kept not starting. And when I finally looked honestly at why, it wasn't time, wasn't resources. Or ability.

It was that I was waiting for other people to approve of how I was spending my time.

Waiting for someone to say yes that's a good use of your energy. That's worth doing. That makes sense for you.

Nobody was going to say that. And even if they did it wouldn't have meant anything. Because other people's opinions about how you spend your time building yourself are completely irrelevant to whether the thing actually matters to you.

That's waiting for nothing.

The self improvement world tells you to stop waiting and start acting. Take massive action. Move fast. No excuses.

Most people aren't waiting because they're lazy. They're waiting because they haven't identified something worth waiting for, something worth building toward that's actually theirs. Not their parents' definition of productive. Not their friends' version of a good use of time. Not the internet's consensus on what's worth pursuing.

What are you waiting for right now and honestly, whose permission are you waiting for before you allow yourself to begin?

Because if the answer is anyone other than yourself that's what's actually killing your momentum.

this question is directed more towards people whose gotten experience using Teachable, Kajabi, Thinkific, Skool, etc. any of the bigger names out there when it comes to building and selling online courses.

Asides the feature drawbacks each one has, I've read about a few cases that are a bit discerning and would like to know if these are more common then not.

Kajabi users have been reporting random account terminations with no recourse.

They get no warnings or explanations, and have a hell of a time trying to appeal the action. I saw one story about an academy account who lost access to hundreds of students and months of work.

I also saw where Kajabi supposedly forces upgrades past a certain number of contacts on a plan.

With Teachable there were articles suggesting that their transaction fees and payments burned many of their long term creators, and are some of the worst in terms of gaining access to the student data you could use for marketing.

by far the most interesting thing I've seen though were articles from creators who've actually seen some success with courses talk about the ability to white label their works. specifically, none of the platforms really allow for it.

Now I'm here looking to see if anyone has had such experiences.

someone here can share their insights/experiences, I'd really appreciate it.

I'm currently getting into the space of creating and selling online courses and I've done my homework up to this point;

ik the stats on the avg course sale

I've became familiar with the go to platforms to build courses

What generally makes a course good and worth the money.

How to implement courses within my niche.

I believe i have most of the basics down, but there are a few more things I'd like to understand before dedicating time out of my day to start seriously building.

3 questions:

1. Assuming everyone has used the top platforms for course building and promotion, which has been your preference and why? what do they do thats better than anywhere else?

2. How long did it take to get steady sales?

3. Would you build an audience to the problem your course solves 1st, or do you see more success with strategies like sales funnels and meta ads?

all answers will be greatly appreciated.

thanks.

Ever tried being an accountability partner to someone who's already decided they just aren't having it?

So I did a post awhile back about me and a friend starting the p90x program.

I really didn't want to do it myself, but he was able to guilt trip me into starting it with him.

fast forward to now, and we just got through the legs + back with the ab ripper x.

Anyone whose tried this knows thats pure and literal hell to get through, and will make you hate life.

so this morning I text him to make sure he's ready for today's exercise, get the time confirmed etc etc.

This man has the audacity to tell me "I'm not doing it today".

Really now... Imagine my 1st thought.

it was joy. I was ecstatic initially bc this meant I could stop this self induced torture journey we're on. and it wouldn't be on me. win win.

This was followed by a nagging feeling of shame of not practicing what I try to preach, and sticking to something that I don't like but will benefit me. And I know he needs the win too.

Here was the fun bit, trying to be his accountability partner and get him to see the logic of pushing forward.

oh but he didnt like that. at all.

He was quick to point out I didn't even want to do the damn exercise either.

I told him the truth, hes right. I really don't. But the fact is if we quit when it gets painful we won't accomplish anything, and we're trying to be better than that.

so guess what we get to do today... FML.

what's been your experience being someone's accountability partner even when it guarantees you pain?

Everybody in this space knows atleast 2 of these books and has read them a couple dozen times. my own copies are worn, marked, highlighted, and bookmarked to hell, as over the years I'll pick them up and find some "new" piece of wisdom that I want to save like I save IG reels that feel motivational at the time but I know I'll never look at again, probably.

the reason I bring those books up is bc they're usually the 1st place people get directed to when they ask "how do I start?" It seems there are dozens of yt videos alone devoted to top 5 self improvement books and most if not all of those are always on the list.

I personally like to hunt for the buried and underrated so long as the process being discussed is sound.

I found 2 that if anyone else has read, I'd like to know what you thought.

Psycho-Cybernetics by Maxwell Maltz, which is about a plastic surgeon from 1960 who figured out that changing someone's face didn't change how they saw themselves. Most of what the modern self improvement space teaches about self image came from this book. They just don't cite it and I can't understand why.

And The Practicing Mind by Thomas Sterner.

About seven months ago I was specifically looking for lesser known reads in the space. Came across it. Bought it. And then let it sit for almost three months without touching it.

I kept putting it off because I figured I already knew what it was going to say. Nothing new so I just said "I'll read it later."

Wrong.

The book is built around one central idea that sounds simple until you actually sit with it.

The gap between where you are and where you want to be is the thing that's actively making you quit.

Most people are so fixated on the outcome that they spend the entire process measuring how far they still have to go. Every workout, every practice session, every habit attempt. Constantly checking the gap and the gap creates frustration and frustration kills consistency before the skill has time to build.

Sterner's answer is what he calls the practicing mind. Present. Engaged with what's actually happening right now. Not where you want to end up, just this rep. This moment. it seems obvious which is why I think its so overlooked.

Two things from the book that I have bookmarked and committed to memory;

Do, observe, correct. That's the whole learning framework. You do something. You observe the result without judgment. You correct. No self criticism.

No frustration about the gap, just simple information. Just the next attempt. It sounds almost too simple until you realize how rarely people actually do it without the emotional weight attached.

And the four S words: simplify, small, short, slow. The antidote to overwhelm is making the task small enough and slow enough that you can actually be present while you're doing it. Most people do the opposite, they set enormous goals at full intensity and wonder why they can't sustain it.

For anyone who hasn't read those and want a fresh look on self improvement, I recommend picking them up.

for those who have read them, what stuck with you??

also i had a debate with a friend about reading preference and would be curious to know what most people prefer and this seems the place to ask, bc people here read more than the avg person.

Do you prefer to read via screen or are you more old fashioned?

personally I prefer a physical book bc if I try to read on a screen, or even listen to an audio book, I can't focus on it for shit.

looking forward to some interesting takes here.

Everybody in this space knows atleast 2 of these books and has read them a couple dozen times. my own copies are worn, marked, highlighted, and bookmarked to hell, as over the years I'll pick them up and find some "new" piece of wisdom that I want to save like I save IG reels that feel motivational at the time but I know I'll never look at again, probably.

the reason I bring those books up is bc they're usually the 1st place people get directed to when they ask "how do I start?" It seems there are dozens of yt videos alone devoted to top 5 self improvement books and most if not all of those are always on the list.

I personally like to hunt for the buried and underrated so long as the process being discussed is sound.

I found 2 that if anyone else has read, I'd like to know what you thought.

Psycho-Cybernetics by Maxwell Maltz, which is about a plastic surgeon from 1960 who figured out that changing someone's face didn't change how they saw themselves. Most of what the modern self improvement space teaches about self image came from this book. They just don't cite it and I can't understand why.

And The Practicing Mind by Thomas Sterner.

About seven months ago I was specifically looking for lesser known reads in the space. Came across it. Bought it. And then let it sit for almost three months without touching it.

I kept putting it off because I figured I already knew what it was going to say. Nothing new so I just said "I'll read it later."

Wrong.

The book is built around one central idea that sounds simple until you actually sit with it.

The gap between where you are and where you want to be is the thing that's actively making you quit.

Most people are so fixated on the outcome that they spend the entire process measuring how far they still have to go. Every workout, every practice session, every habit attempt. Constantly checking the gap and the gap creates frustration and frustration kills consistency before the skill has time to build.

Sterner's answer is what he calls the practicing mind. Present. Engaged with what's actually happening right now. Not where you want to end up, just this rep. This moment. it seems obvious which is why I think its so overlooked.

Two things from the book that I have bookmarked and committed to memory;

Do, observe, correct. That's the whole learning framework. You do something. You observe the result without judgment. You correct. No self criticism.

No frustration about the gap, just simple information. Just the next attempt. It sounds almost too simple until you realize how rarely people actually do it without the emotional weight attached.

And the four S words: simplify, small, short, slow. The antidote to overwhelm is making the task small enough and slow enough that you can actually be present while you're doing it. Most people do the opposite, they set enormous goals at full intensity and wonder why they can't sustain it.

For anyone who hasn't read those and want a fresh look on self improvement, I recommend picking them up.

for those who have read them, what stuck with you??

also i had a debate with a friend about reading preference and would be curious to know what most people prefer and this seems the place to ask, bc people here read more than the avg person.

Do you prefer to read via screen or are you more old fashioned?

personally I prefer a physical book bc if I try to read on a screen, or even listen to an audio book, I can't focus on it for shit.

looking forward to some interesting takes here.

Everybody in this space knows atleast 2 of these books and has read them a couple dozen times. my own copies are worn, marked, highlighted, and bookmarked to hell, as over the years I'll pick them up and find some "new" piece of wisdom that I want to save like I save IG reels that feel motivational at the time but I know I'll never look at again, probably.

the reason I bring those books up is bc they're usually the 1st place people get directed to when they ask "how do I start?" It seems there are dozens of yt videos alone devoted to top 5 self improvement books and most if not all of those are always on the list.

I personally like to hunt for the buried and underrated so long as the process being discussed is sound.

I found 2 that if anyone else has read, I'd like to know what you thought.

Psycho-Cybernetics by Maxwell Maltz, which is about a plastic surgeon from 1960 who figured out that changing someone's face didn't change how they saw themselves. Most of what the modern self improvement space teaches about self image came from this book. They just don't cite it and I can't understand why.

And The Practicing Mind by Thomas Sterner.

About seven months ago I was specifically looking for lesser known reads in the space. Came across it. Bought it. And then let it sit for almost three months without touching it.

I kept putting it off because I figured I already knew what it was going to say. Nothing new so I just said "I'll read it later."

Wrong.

The book is built around one central idea that sounds simple until you actually sit with it.

The gap between where you are and where you want to be is the thing that's actively making you quit.

Most people are so fixated on the outcome that they spend the entire process measuring how far they still have to go. Every workout, every practice session, every habit attempt. Constantly checking the gap and the gap creates frustration and frustration kills consistency before the skill has time to build.

Sterner's answer is what he calls the practicing mind. Present. Engaged with what's actually happening right now. Not where you want to end up, just this rep. This moment. it seems obvious which is why I think its so overlooked.

Two things from the book that I have bookmarked and committed to memory;

Do, observe, correct. That's the whole learning framework. You do something. You observe the result without judgment. You correct. No self criticism.

No frustration about the gap, just simple information. Just the next attempt. It sounds almost too simple until you realize how rarely people actually do it without the emotional weight attached.

And the four S words: simplify, small, short, slow. The antidote to overwhelm is making the task small enough and slow enough that you can actually be present while you're doing it. Most people do the opposite, they set enormous goals at full intensity and wonder why they can't sustain it.

For anyone who hasn't read those and want a fresh look on self improvement, I recommend picking them up.

for those who have read them, what stuck with you??

also i had a debate with a friend about reading preference and would be curious to know what most people prefer and this seems the place to ask, bc people here read more than the avg person.

Do you prefer to read via screen or are you more old fashioned?

personally I prefer a physical book bc if I try to read on a screen, or even listen to an audio book, I can't focus on it for shit.

looking forward to some interesting takes here.

hello, just wanted to see what kind of good not too well known podcasts people could recommend in the self improvement space. I'd like some fresh perspectives on what's out there. any recommendations?

Currently looking for sales reps/social media content creators/marketers. US based priority but also international if the skills are a fit. (I'm based out of the US "Alabama")

here's the important part.

Full payout structure:

Commission per client:

Clients 1-4 — $300 each

Clients 5-8 — $375 each

Clients 9-12 — $450 each

After 12 — $625 each

Bonuses:

$100 every time your client completes all 101 days

$75 speed bonus for your first client within 30 days

Volume milestones: (repeatable every 60 days)

5 clients — $250

10 clients — $500

20 clients — $1,000

also for someone who demonstrates solid ability and can hit 5 - 10 sales within 90 days, i offer double everythig above from there on out.

if you have any of these skills I mentioned above and want to discuss more about it, lets talk.

​

I currently have just launched a startup called TekelPath, a 1on1 daily human accountability program centered on strong habit formation and consistency building in 101 days.

as the title hopefully explains clearly I am in need of any and all individuals who have experience in sales/ marketing effectively.

social media experience is a big plus, as thats a great low cost way to get eyes on something.

Ideally US based individuals would be ideal, but if you have the right set of skills then I'm more than happy to have a conversation with you.

the program itself is $1,785, with a 2 option payment method of either pay in full to start, or a low barrier entry price of $297 for 14 days worth of the program, woth an upgrade option on day 14.

here's the important part.

Full payout structure:

Commission per client:

Clients 1-4 — $300 each

Clients 5-8 — $375 each

Clients 9-12 — $450 each

After 12 — $625 each

Bonuses:

$100 every time your client completes all 101 days

$75 speed bonus for your first client within 30 days

Volume milestones: (repeatable every 60 days)

5 clients — $250

10 clients — $500

20 clients — $1,000

also for someone who demonstrates solid ability and can hit 5 - 10 sales within 90 days, i offer double everything above from there on out.

if you have any of these skills I mentioned above and want to discuss more about it, lets talk.

​

I currently have just launched a startup called TekelPath, a 1on1 daily human accountability program centered on strong habit formation and consistency building in 101 days.

as the title hopefully explains clearly I am in need of any and all individuals who have experience in sales/ marketing effectively.

social media experience is a big plus, as thats a great low cost way to get eyes on something.

Ideally US based individuals would be ideal, but if you have the right set of skills then I'm more than happy to have a conversation with you.

the program itself is $1,785, with a 2 option payment method of either pay in full to start, or a low barrier entry price of $297 for 14 days worth of the program, woth an upgrade option on day 14.

here's the important part.

Full payout structure:

per client:

Clients 1-4 — $300 each

Clients 5-8 — $375 each

Clients 9-12 — $450 each

After 12 — $625 each

Bonuses:

$100 every time your client completes all 101 days

$75 speed bonus for your first client within 30 days

Volume milestones: (repeatable every 60 days)

5 clients — $250

10 clients — $500

20 clients — $1,000

also for someone who demonstrates solid ability and can hit 5 - 10 sales within 90 days, i offer double everything above from there on out.

if you have any of these skills I mentioned above and want to discuss more about it, lets talk.

​

I currently have just launched a startup called TekelPath, a 1on1 daily human accountability program centered on strong habit formation and consistency building in 101 days.

as the title hopefully explains clearly I am in need of any and all individuals who have experience in sales/ marketing effectively.

social media experience is a big plus, as thats a great low cost way to get eyes on something.

Ideally US based individuals would be ideal, but if you have the right set of skills then I'm more than happy to have a conversation with you.

the program itself is $1,785, with a 2 option payment method of either pay in full to start, or a low barrier entry price of $297 for 14 days worth of the program, woth an upgrade option on day 14.

here's the important part.

Full payout structure:

Commission per client:

Clients 1-4 — $300 each

Clients 5-8 — $375 each

Clients 9-12 — $450 each

After 12 — $625 each

Bonuses:

$100 every time your client completes all 101 days

$75 speed bonus for your first client within 30 days

Volume milestones: (repeatable every 60 days)

5 clients — $250

10 clients — $500

20 clients — $1,000

also for someone who demonstrates solid ability and can hit 5 - 10 sales within 90 days, i offer double everything above from there on out.

if you have any of these skills I mentioned above and want to discuss more about it, lets talk.

​

I currently have just launched a startup called TekelPath, a 1on1 daily human accountability program centered on strong habit formation and consistency building in 101 days.

as the title hopefully explains clearly I am in need of any and all individuals who have experience in sales/ marketing effectively.

social media experience is a big plus, as thats a great low cost way to get eyes on something.

Ideally US based individuals would be ideal, but if you have the right set of skills then I'm more than happy to have a conversation with you.

the program itself is $1,785, with a 2 option payment method of either pay in full to start, or a low barrier entry price of $297 for 14 days worth of the program, woth an upgrade option on day 14.

here's the important part.

Full payout structure:

Commission per client:

Clients 1-4 — $300 each

Clients 5-8 — $375 each

Clients 9-12 — $450 each

After 12 — $625 each

Bonuses:

$100 every time your client completes all 101 days

$75 speed bonus for your first client within 30 days

Volume milestones: (repeatable every 60 days)

5 clients — $250

10 clients — $500

20 clients — $1,000

also for someone who demonstrates solid ability and can hit 5 - 10 sales within 90 days, i offer double everything above from there on out.

if you have any of these skills I mentioned above and want to discuss more about it, lets talk.

​

I currently have just launched a startup called TekelPath, a 1on1 daily human accountability program centered on strong habit formation and consistency building in 101 days.

as the title hopefully explains clearly I am in need of any and all individuals who have experience in sales/ marketing effectively.

social media experience is a big plus, as thats a great low cost way to get eyes on something.

Ideally US based individuals would be ideal, but if you have the right set of skills then I'm more than happy to have a conversation with you.

the program itself is $1,785, with a 2 option payment method of either pay in full to start, or a low barrier entry price of $297 for 14 days worth of the program, woth an upgrade option on day 14.

here's the important part.

Full payout structure:

Commission per client:

Clients 1-4 — $300 each

Clients 5-8 — $375 each

Clients 9-12 — $450 each

After 12 — $625 each

Bonuses:

$100 every time your client completes all 101 days

$75 speed bonus for your first client within 30 days

Volume milestones: (repeatable every 60 days)

5 clients — $250

10 clients — $500

20 clients — $1,000

also for someone who demonstrates solid ability and can hit 5 - 10 sales within 90 days, i offer double everything above from there on out.

if you have any of these skills I mentioned above and want to discuss more about it, lets talk.

​

I currently have just launched a startup called TekelPath, a 1on1 daily human accountability program centered on strong habit formation and consistency building in 101 days.

as the title hopefully explains clearly I am in need of any and all individuals who have experience in sales/ marketing effectively.

social media experience is a big plus, as thats a great low cost way to get eyes on something.

Ideally US based individuals would be ideal, but if you have the right set of skills then I'm more than happy to have a conversation with you.

the program itself is $1,785, with a 2 option payment method of either pay in full to start, or a low barrier entry price of $297 for 14 days worth of the program, woth an upgrade option on day 14.

here's the important part.

Full payout structure:

Commission per client:

Clients 1-4 — $300 each

Clients 5-8 — $375 each

Clients 9-12 — $450 each

After 12 — $625 each

Bonuses:

$100 every time your client completes all 101 days

$75 speed bonus for your first client within 30 days

Volume milestones: (repeatable every 60 days)

5 clients — $250

10 clients — $500

20 clients — $1,000

also for someone who demonstrates solid ability and can hit 5 - 10 sales within 90 days, i offer double everything above from there on out.

if you have any of these skills I mentioned above and want to discuss more about it, lets talk.

I currently have just launched a startup called TekelPath, a 1on1 daily human accountability program centered on strong habit formation and consistency building in 101 days.

as the title hopefully explains clearly I am in need of any and all individuals who have experience in sales/ marketing effectively.

social media experience is a big plus, as thats a great low cost way to get eyes on something.

Ideally US based individuals would be ideal, but if you have the right set of skills then I'm more than happy to have a conversation with you.

the program itself is $1,785, with a 2 option payment method of either pay in full to start, or a low barrier entry price of $297 for 14 days worth of the program, woth an upgrade option on day 14.

here's the important part.

Full payout structure:

Commission per client:

Clients 1-4 — $300 each

Clients 5-8 — $375 each

Clients 9-12 — $450 each

After 12 — $625 each

Bonuses:

$100 every time your client completes all 101 days

$75 speed bonus for your first client within 30 days

Volume milestones: (repeatable every 60 days)

5 clients — $250

10 clients — $500

20 clients — $1,000

also for someone who demonstrates solid ability and can hit 5 - 10 sales within 90 days, i offer double everything above from there on out.

if you have any of these skills I mentioned above and want to discuss more about it, lets talk.

I'm speaking more from the brand side of the equation here, and would like any and all insights from content creators who have either built themselves up to the point where they have gotten involved in these sorts of income streams, and I'd like to hear the thoughts from the creators who are aiming to hit these sorts of deals in the future.

keeping it relatively short, I want to know the following:

from your side of things what do you find frustrating and broken about how the process is typically done?

what makes a brand feel worth it to you, beyond the pay?

what do brands/ businesses get wrong when they reach out? what could they do better?

What would make you comfortable attaching your name and content to the brand?

what is something that you feel brands take for granted?

appreciate any and all practical answers.

A question for any coaches/consultants.

For anyone whose worked with early stage programs in this field on a rev share basis, what made those arrangements work or fail? this is related to a coaching program ive started.

thanks in advance for your answers.

For anyone whose worked with early stage programs in this field on a rev share basis, what made those arrangements work or fail?

thanks in advance for your answers.