GOOD MORNING
🤖 The gist
Choosing the right software for your prototype can be tough.
For our newsletter release, we had to pick a publishing platform. The options were endless.
Every shiny object we came across promised to make our lives easier.
We decided to adopt a tool crafted by experts with a solid track record with newsletters. We were dazzled by fancy features and easy UX—hoping they would illuminate our path to success.
The tool's creators released updates frequently, and we were eager to try them out first. We opted into the beta as soon as it was announced.
We had to handle a fair share of bugs and glitches that came with the new release.
The daily troubleshooting disrupted our well-laid plans. It made us realize that we were seduced by the glare.
Don't get blinded by every early update when deciding on new technology. Consider the potential drawbacks of adopting too early—it will make your launch much smoother.
We'll be more patient next time. 👇🏽
Making Content Shine in the Style of Miro | Hugging Face by Stable Diffusion 2.1
Today, we’ll peek into what we’ve been polishing in the background, share golden rules to follow this tax season, and a book that helps you unlock lasting change.
WEB DEVELOPMENT
💎 Make your content shine
We're all in on Sanity.io. So today's drop shares a few articles that made the decision to migrate to them easier. More on that to come. Until then...
Put your CMS to work: We spend all our time crafting content for distribution to the web, social, and messaging channels like email, SMS, etc. It's exhausting and redundant. Enter the composable content platform.
WordPress is limiting: Although it's the platform of choice for most freelance web developers, WordPress may be holding your clients back.
Swipe this: Grab your favorite 6-pack and hunker down to upskill your web development chops with this thorough walkthrough. Build your personal website with Next.JS and Sanity Studio.
RUNNING YOUR BUSINESS
✨ Lustrous loophole
Info incoming: The IRS is tightening the leash on income from influencer marketing. Here’s how to keep things legit.
Freelance filing: Navigate the tricky tax landscape with this gold mine of tips.
MADE ME SMILE
💠 Curriculum ideas
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RECOMMENDED READING
👀 Eyes on the prize
Changing Hard Things in the Style of Banksy | Hugging Face by Stable Diffusion 2.1
On Mondays, we share a book that helped us become better at what we do. Today, we'll share a gem with tons of actionable methods and tips to help you overcome obstacles.
Switch draws on years of psychological and sociological research. It reveals patterns and offers practical strategies for making a lasting change in all aspects of your life.
🤖 The gist by ChatGPT: "Switch: How to Change Things When Change Is Hard" is a book written by Chip Heath and Dan Heath that explores the psychology of change and provides practical strategies for making lasting changes in personal and professional life. The book examines the reasons why change can be difficult and offers a framework for understanding the different elements involved in successful change. It also provides a range of real-world examples and case studies that illustrate the principles in action, making it a valuable resource for anyone looking to create positive change in their life or organization.