I was just re-visiting this piece of yours for some inspiration, and it's got me thinking—is it possible to be building a scaffold without even knowing that you're doing so?
For example, I don't see my newsletter as the end of my creator journey. Rather, I see it as a foundation for something I'm going to build. But I'm still not entirely sure about what that "something" is...
Ooh love that astute observation, Ishan! 100%. We can create stuff in the present that serves as scaffolding for the future. In a way, that’s the essence of life, to continue building on what we’ve created and learn throughout the process.
I too consider my newsletter scaffolding for future endeavours (not all of which I’ve identified yet). I definitely plan to write a book one day so my newsletter is awesome scaffolding for such a big writing project. 😊
Anything spring to mind for you? And even if not, your newsletter is guaranteed to make you more articulate which will help you in every area of your life.
Ahh Alexandra, you got me. I am indeed writing a book XD.
I'm actually going to announce it to the world tomorrow, but I guess I can tell you now. Spoiler alert: You're on the list of people I need feedback from!
When we first met in zoom breakout room a few months ago, I might as well have said out loud that 2015 Facebook photo comment as you talked about your course: You are in your element!
As a YouTuber, I wasn't sure I would even make a course, ever. But after like what 20 minutes with you I saw a path to creating something meaningful for my subscribers instead of the sell out energy I had seen with so many courses on YouTube.
Even with the courses I have taken in the past, it would be years of following someone before I would have built up the trust to buy in. Your clarity on the curriculum of this course convinced me in minutes I was going to enroll.
I'm stoked to be starting your course next week Alexandra. 🙌🏼
I was just re-visiting this piece of yours for some inspiration, and it's got me thinking—is it possible to be building a scaffold without even knowing that you're doing so?
For example, I don't see my newsletter as the end of my creator journey. Rather, I see it as a foundation for something I'm going to build. But I'm still not entirely sure about what that "something" is...
Any thoughts?
Ooh love that astute observation, Ishan! 100%. We can create stuff in the present that serves as scaffolding for the future. In a way, that’s the essence of life, to continue building on what we’ve created and learn throughout the process.
I too consider my newsletter scaffolding for future endeavours (not all of which I’ve identified yet). I definitely plan to write a book one day so my newsletter is awesome scaffolding for such a big writing project. 😊
Anything spring to mind for you? And even if not, your newsletter is guaranteed to make you more articulate which will help you in every area of your life.
Ahh Alexandra, you got me. I am indeed writing a book XD.
I'm actually going to announce it to the world tomorrow, but I guess I can tell you now. Spoiler alert: You're on the list of people I need feedback from!
You can read about it here (and do fill out the google form at the end!) - https://ishanshanavas.com/wild-wanderlust/
Amazing!! Congrats. We can graduate from newsletter-writing to book-writing friends. :)
Will gladly check this out next week when I’m back online. :)
I've heard of scaffolding a lot and never fully understood the context of the word when it comes to teaching & learning, until now. Keep writing !
Thanks, Abhilash! Glad to unveil the mystery. :)
And I definitely plan to keep writing so I’m grateful to have you as a reader encouraging me. Thank you!!
When we first met in zoom breakout room a few months ago, I might as well have said out loud that 2015 Facebook photo comment as you talked about your course: You are in your element!
As a YouTuber, I wasn't sure I would even make a course, ever. But after like what 20 minutes with you I saw a path to creating something meaningful for my subscribers instead of the sell out energy I had seen with so many courses on YouTube.
Even with the courses I have taken in the past, it would be years of following someone before I would have built up the trust to buy in. Your clarity on the curriculum of this course convinced me in minutes I was going to enroll.
I'm stoked to be starting your course next week Alexandra. 🙌🏼
Aww thanks, Steven!! That’s so great to hear. 😄
You’re definitely in your element as well and I’m STOKED you’re part of the crew taking the course from the get-go.
It’s going to be hugely rewarding (and fun) helping everyone package their expertise into win-win courses for you and your students.
Excited to launch next week! 💥
P.S. I’m loving your book recommendation on Fika. It’s inspired a newsletter to come in the next couple of weeks. Thanks again!
Good Luck with your debut course, I am sure it will be awesome!
Thank you!!! Appreciate all your support and encouragement along the way! :)