Are you chasing "overnight success" and feeling burned out? This episode reveals why profitability for course creators is a marathon, not a sprint. Discover the mindset shifts that transform setbacks into strengths, turning your "right now" into the training ground for long-term, sustainable success.
Learn how to:
- Embrace the "Marathon Mindset": Understand why Bill Gates was right and how long-term persistence unlocks true profitability.
- Shift your definition of success: Look beyond just revenue numbers and celebrate broader metrics of growth and impact.
- Say no to destructive comparison: Turn judgment into a tool for identifying gaps and fostering your unique growth path.
Weekly Action Item:
- Redefine Your Success Metrics: Take time this week to define what "success" means for your course creation journey, beyond just financial targets. What non-financial wins will you celebrate?
- Identify Your Next Step: Instead of comparing yourself to others, pinpoint one specific gap in your business or skills. Then, take one small action this week to address it.
- Connect with Others: Consider reaching out to a mentor or peer who is slightly ahead of you, but still relatable, for support or a conversation.
Time Stamps:
- 0:00 – Introduction: Profitability is a journey, not a finish line
- 1:47 – Embracing the Long Game of Course Creation (Lindsey Stirling’s story)
- 4:19 – Three Shifts to Thrive on the Road to Profitability
- 4:19 – Shift 1: Success is Something We Grow Into (Your Training Ground)
- 6:24 – Shift 2: Redefine Success – Beyond the Revenue Numbers
- 8:36 – Shift 3: Say No to Comparison – Turning Judgment into Growth
- 10:00 – Action Item: Embrace Your Marathon, Drive Your Progress
- 11:30 – Closing Thoughts & Where to Go Next
Show Resources:
- Check out all podcast episodes and full transcripts (www.digitalcoursecreatorguide.com/podcast)
- Follow me on Facebook (facebook.com/digitalcoursecreatorguide) and on Instagram (instagram.com/drmoirahanna) for daily tips and ideas
Work With Dr. Moira:
- Make sure that your content is accessible with The Accessibility Mini Course for Online Creators. (https://digitalcourse.pro/accessibility)
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