In her class, Little Goldfish (小金魚) said
that after any event you should write down what you took away from it,
whether it's a spiritual workshop, a personal growth course, a yoga class or a workout,
and you should finish writing it that same day — strike while the iron is hot.
Even a single sentence is fine, even just one photo:
write it down and build the habit of recording.
Every record is something you can look back on in the future.
If you don't write it down that day, after a day or two
it's easy to forget how you felt.
When you write, note three things.
One: why you came
Two: three things you learned
Three: your call to action — what will you do after the class?
So here are my notes from this Inspiration Village (靈感日日村) livestream.
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Lesson one: creating is a bridge to the world
Right at the start, Little Goldfish said:
“Every piece you create is a brick in a wall.
Each time you create, you add another brick
and the structure keeps extending outward.
Through this bridge you meet people out there,
and they walk in to get to know you.
Your work becomes your business card, promoting you 24 hours a day.”
That really struck a chord with me!
When I first started my channel,
I never imagined it would connect me with so many experts in so many fields,
widening my horizons and my circles.
Creating is my bridge to the outside world.
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Lesson two: you don't have to please everyone
Little Goldfish offered an unusual perspective:
“There are only two kinds of things in this world: none of your business, and none of mine.”
When you create, criticism comes at you from every direction.
But we don't create for other people; we create for ourselves.
You only need to be sure of one thing: that you love what you make. That's enough.
Beginners overthink:
• “Will anyone like it?”
• “Will people hate me?”
Really, don't overthink it — chances are hardly anyone is watching yet,
so you might as well go all in.
Some people will like you and some won't.
We can't meet everyone's expectations, but we can meet our own.
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Lesson three: every article is a minimum viable product (MVP)
Many creators worry:
“How do I monetize? How do I make money from this?”
In fact, your article is your minimum viable product,
because other people will see your words.
When readers see it and give feedback or comment,
you can revise and update.
Those reactions validate the article's value.
Polish your article through feedback,
or turn it into a video or audio,
and eventually package it as a product.
That's the first step in earning from your creativity.
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Action plan: what will I do after the class?
1. I'll start recording every class I take,
and use that to sharpen my writing.
2. Little Goldfish mentioned a few biographies she loves;
I've found some of them to read.
3. Notice and be aware of the small things in daily life, and write them down
as material for writing.
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Closing: keep creating, keep connecting with the world
Thank you, Little Goldfish, for this livestream class.
It gave me a deeper understanding of creating and earning from it.
If you're on the creative path too,
let's build bridges with our work and connect with the world!
