The Jon Morrow Show What To Do If You're A Nobody
Nov 26, 2019
Feeling like a nobody? It’s not the end! Discover practical tactics to get started without a big platform. Learn the importance of apprenticeship and how doing grunt work can pave the way to mentorship. Jon shares his journey of writing for Copyblogger for free, gaining invaluable experience and credibility. Plus, find out how to choose a medium to master, invest in mentorship, and leverage endorsements to boost your authority. Ready to turn your passion into progress?
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Apprenticeship Outlasts Trends
- Apprenticeship is an enduring principle that solves the 'nobody' problem by exchanging grunt work for learning and credibility.
- Jon Morrow argues this model still works today via internships, assistants, and mentees who earn mentorship and reputation.
Starting At Copyblogger Changed Everything
- Jon Morrow began by writing for free at Copyblogger and did the thankless tasks to learn and gain exposure.
- That unpaid apprenticeship led to mentoring, editing roles, and doors opening across his career.
Pick One Medium To Master
- Choose one medium to master instead of spreading yourself thin across platforms.
- Jon Morrow warns that without one chosen medium, the rest of your progress falls apart.