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I feel so inspired reading this. As a account with little followers it's encouraging to know that maybe a micro-course or course I create won't totally flop 😆.

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I’m glad, Brian! There’s loads of potential when you’re motivated. It’s a matter of tapping into your network and doing things that don’t scale in the early days so that eventually you can do things that do.

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This is an awesome issue, Alexandra! I love that you’ve highlighted how small audiences are just as valuable as large audiences. Never underestimate what can be accomplished with a small group. There’s power even in small numbers!

“You have to remind yourself the course is for the students to learn and develop, not for you to showcase everything you know.”

AKA Leave your ego at the door. Students come first. This was key when I worked in education with children. And working in small groups and 1:1 was always the most ideal. Way more effective that way.

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Thanks, Sandra! This sums it up perfectly:

"Never underestimate what can be accomplished with a small group. There’s power even in small numbers!"

Also, I didn't know you worked in education! We def need to chat about this next time we catch up. :)

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I love this Alexandra!

Everyone who wants to teach should aim to build as good relationships as the one you’ve built with your student who said they’d buy any course you made even if you’d advertised it on a garbage bag 🤣

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Haha, thanks! The new barometer of success 🤣

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This is so encouraging. Thank you.

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Great to hear, Rick! Thanks for sharing.

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Alexandra, before reading your newsletter, I wasn't really interested in CBCs. But reading it over the past few months has made me quite intrigued with the concept! I must thank you for that!

As a novice, I have some very basic, mundane questions.

From what I've seen, CBCs are primarily for teaching a certain "skill" right? Like WOP teaches people how to write online, PTYA teaches people how to build Youtube Channels, and so on. Are there people who teach other things (that do not orbit a particular skill) in a CBC? I'm curious to know!

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Thanks, Ishan! I appreciate your feedback. I’m glad my writing has piqued your interest on CBCs because you would make an EXCELLENT teacher if you decide to go that route at some point.

You’re right that many CBCs focus on skill development but knowledge construction can be an equally honourable goal. For example, with new topics (ex. Web3, ChatGPT, etc.), often people need an entry point to grasp the basics. So having a CBC where people learn the basics alongside others who want to learn can be equally powerful in helping them achieve their goals.

Does that make sense?

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Wow, thanks Alexandra! That's very encouraging, and it totally makes sense. I might just take this up at some point. This was my worry though. I was wondering whether I had a skill to teach or not.

Well let's see. I will surely consult your expertise when I start my CBC :)

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Guaranteed there are numerous things you can teach. I tell people to wait until they feel the urge to teach and want to explore building a course and then I’m here for them (and for you)! :)

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Great to hear. I feel so excited!

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