Minimalism; mnmlsm
Firstly, we must redefine content creator: lifestyle architect, trailblazer, digital nomad, pathfinder, rainmaker, blogger, vlogger, word juggler, thought wrangler, time strangler - your choice.
As a content wrangler I'm going to need a suitable beast to carry my bags full of thoughts. Substack is my mule.
Substack has a simplicity that makes it a refreshing choice, treating it as an alternative to using, for example, the Patreon platform. I spent a lot of time climbing the learning curve for Patreon years ago and trying to create all that content for all those levels of patron supporters. Double stop!
Managing a more basic monetization strategy using Substack seems less complicated and more comfortable for writers, artists and podcasters or musicians, to be able to display their lifestyle and their talent.
In my substitute for a typical lifestyle, becoming a digital nomad will allow me to work remotely. It also gives me plenty of fresh ideas and a never-ending variety of topics to write about. Learning about new places is interesting; discovering things I didn't even know I'd find interesting can present new paths to follow - and new topics to write about.
As I meet new people and they begin to see how I live my unusual lifestyle, a few people are bold enough to comment and say, "I don't know how you can live like that."
It's complimentary of course, they don't mean to be rude or anything - people can talk to me like that and know I won't be offended. And I used to reply, "Well, you'll never know until you try it."
Then I realize they will probably never try - some will never have a chance, or take the chance, to change their lifestyle at all. Relationships, jobs, kids and commitments must keep them tied to their responsibilities. I understand.
So then I want to say, "Well, you know, it's not for everybody."
Now when someone comments, I test to see if they are responding because they have regrets about their choice of commitments in life. Even people who have kudo's and accomplishments have some regrets about their life.
So I say "It's just what I know - it's where life has led me. Even if you were to live my lifestyle you would do it all your way, and you'd have your own unique experiences. I don't expect you to understand my experiences at all - or why I have made my choices."
I practice high performance minimalism.
And even if it turns out to be temporary I will have enjoyed every adventure - every episode - even climbing up out of a situation of failure can raise you up to that feeling of accomplishment - and a new awareness.
A simple investment - a positive performance - a fresh start.
Try a minimalist lifestyle. It will keep you lean and hungry for life.
