Post your goals for this week in the comments. 📝 Lets help keep each other accountable.

I'm wondering if there is a way to do things working so "HARD" and just going with the flow. Random thoughts, but felt like sharing. I don't like it when work is so exhausting. I love it when things are just flowing it out of me. I want more of that. That's my overarching goal for this year.

I found an interesting video about making hooks for videos I liked and thought others might benefit. Let me know what you think of the video in the comments. Link to Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmXpbP7dD48&t=181s&ab_channel=Kallaway Summary Of Vid: Learn how to create effective video hooks by understanding the psychology behind them and implementing a proven three-step formula. (Highlights) - 🎣 Effective hooks are crucial for better video performance. - 🧠 Understand the psychology behind successful hooks. - 🔄 Use the three-step hook formula: Context, Scroll Stop, and Contrarian Snapback. - 📊 Examples demonstrate how to build curiosity loops. - 🎥 Visual hooks enhance engagement significantly. - 🕒 Frontload value to keep viewers interested. - ✍️ Practice and iteration are key to mastering hook creation. (Key Insights) - 🎯 **Hook Importance**: Hooks are essential for capturing attention and driving engagement. A strong hook can significantly improve a video's performance and reach. - 🔍 **Curiosity Loops**: Building curiosity through a structured narrative keeps viewers eager to know more. This psychological technique can lead to higher retention rates. - ⚙️ **Three-Step Formula**: The three-step formula (Context, Scroll Stop, Contrarian Snapback) effectively guides viewers through a narrative, creating a compelling reason to stay engaged. - 📈 **Visual Elements**: Incorporating visual hooks, such as bold text and dynamic imagery, can capture attention faster than spoken words alone, enhancing viewer retention. - ⏰ **Value Loop**: Providing immediate value at the beginning of a video encourages viewers to continue watching, making it crucial to frontload content with engaging insights. - 🔄 **Iterative Practice**: Mastering hook creation requires continuous practice and refinement of techniques. Learning from past experiences can lead to better content creation. - 📚 **Resources and Learning**: Utilizing available resources, such as courses and free content, can help aspiring creators develop their skills and improve their video hooks.

I cringe at how bad this video is and the fact I haven't made another video since makes it even worse. 😖 But to stick to the integrity of what I'm trying to do, I haven't taken it down yet even though I've wanted to dozens of times. I want to show as much of the process as I can and be as transparent as I can be...even when its embarrassing. I hope to inspire other by offering an unfiltered view of an average person with ambitious goals who's actively trying to accomplish them while providing as much value as I can to others. My next video will be released by Feb 1, 2025. Look forward to it!!