The Manual #57 - Being smart is easier than you think
Something I’ve noticed since leaving school is how the people I thought were smart, have become average. And some of the people I thought were average, have become insanely smart.
Everyone has this preconceived notion that going to a good school and getting good grades meant you were smart — and the only way to be considered smart. And sure, maybe you were smart at those subjects and good at exams.
But rarely do good grades or a good degree translate into a happy and successful life.
It’s actually much easier to be smarter once you leave school.
The smartest people I’ve met are smart purely due to self education. Their wanting to learn didn’t stop once they left school. It continued much farther into adulthood and being independent. And they very much know there is always more to learn.
If you think you’re not smart, you can change it.
You can easily become great at something in a very short amount of time, because most people are lazy.
I’ve finally launched Online Creator Course. Specifically designed to share everything I know about being an online creator. Currently it’s focused on creating and selling digital products, which I’ve been doing for over 10 years now. And have made close to $3,000,000 doing so. It really is a gold mine.
The price is going up tomorrow. So this is the last chance to get it at the lowest price it will ever be.
Link Lowdown
A collection of links to stuff I think are worth sharing.
Pimosa — A simple looking video, photo and music editor. Much easier and simpler looking than other major editors out there.
Usage — Great resources monitor for the Mac. Love the design.
Suno — An AI music generator that blew my mind. I feel like the potential is huge.
Pop Site — A mini website builder more aimed for professionals. Love the aesthetic.
Sigma BF — If Apple were to make a camera, I imagine it would be like this. I want one but I already have enough cameras!
Kyugo — Incredible looking time management app.
Transport — Who knew a USB drive could be marketed to be cool. Great example of how repositioning a product can make it look a lot more valuable.
Transport is interesting – the USB. It's ~10 USD on Ali Baba/Express, which they are selling for 180 USD.