Want consistent income? Have consistent valuable output.

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If you’re seeking consistent income, aim for consistent valuable output:

1. Are you consistently creating authentic, relevant content?
2. Are you consistently connecting with new referral sources?
3. Are you consistently testing new low-price offers?
4. Are you consistently reaching out for clients?

You don’t have to do all four, but aim to do at least two of the above.

Becoming skillful in these valuable actions requires consistent practice and willingness to make mistakes and learn from “failure.” Translate “failure” into “learning opportunity” and keep going!

Aim to be truly productive on a consistent basis.

In the above 4 actions, one key aspect is that they are done in relationship with others. The aim is to consistently get feedback so you can see whether you are actually contributing value.

This is as opposed to “marketing” actions that are done in isolation or only with team members. Examples of questionable activity:

• Working on your website even when nobody has asked you to, but you “feel” it needs an update…
• Working on your logo when nobody has indicated that it…