Playing Chess When Everyone Else Is Playing Checkers with Nathan Barry

Episode Highlights With Nathan What does he mean by playing chess when others are playing checkers A fascinating way Reese Witherspoon did this with a book club Other examples of flywheels and playing chess Tip: Look at anywhere you spend money in business and turn those into opportunities to make money or provide services How Amazon does both flywheel and playing chess well His three basic principles for this type of business: build more than a personal brand, sell products rather than attention, have recurring revenue or repeat purchases The benefits of writing and creation and how to get the benefits in your own life, even if you don’t run a business A reason to write 1,000 words a day as a creative exercise The benefits of taking on new challenges and getting out of your comfort zone Why it’s fun to be a student again and stay a student forever Resources We Mention ConvertKit Billion Dollar Creator Podcast The Billion Dollar Creator Streaks App