The TRY HARDER Newsletter by Jerred Moon: Edition 016

Hey Risers,

Welcome to EDITION 016 of the TRY HARDER Newsletter.

Ever feel like producing content is a full-time job that eats your soul? Today, we’re tackling how to churn out loads of content without sacrificing your sanity, how to leave a legacy without getting a monument, and the magic thread that ties these two beasts together. Buckle up, it’s time to try harder.

Save it for later. Read it now. But don’t ignore this one!!
And if you like it, share it with a friend 🙏🏻.

Enjoy!

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In this Edition:

Building the Business

Produce Content. Keep Your Soul.

Building the Human

How to Leave a Legacy

Try Harder

Daily Grit = Lifetime Greatness

Building the Business:

The Secret to Producing A LOT of Content Without It Sucking Your Soul 📅

Survive the Content Avalanche

In today’s world, every business must churn out content to stay afloat. But sometimes, it feels like the content monster devours precious time that should be spent actually running the business. So, how can we be more efficient?

The Relentless Content Machine

I’ve been in the content game since 2011, articles, podcasts, videos, social media posts. It’s been a rollercoaster of productivity, but the key is that I’ve never stopped producing. Right now, I’m juggling 3 podcast episodes a week, 3 Instagram reels, a weekly newsletter, blog updates, and soon, YouTube and more. This isn’t even my main gig; it’s the side hustle to my full-time job.

So, how have I managed to keep going without burning out or running dry on inspiration?

The Framework

1 - No-Fail Publishing Calendar (NFPC)

Create a bare minimum content schedule that you can’t fail. This NFPC is your non-negotiable baseline. Promise yourself to hit this minimum consistently. You can always produce more, but never less.

2 - Plan, Plan, Plan

Obvious, right? But it’s crucial. When you hit a new month with a full content roadmap, producing it becomes a breeze. Here are the days you need to add to your calendar:

Once per month (1-3 hours): Plan the entire next month.
1-2x per month (2-4 hours): Shoot, film, write all the content.
Once per month (30 minutes): Review metrics (feedback) from content produced.

That’s it! Because you won’t be editing if you follow the next suggestion…

3 - Get a Team

Inconsistency usually hits when you’re flying solo. The solution? Outsource. Record your podcast and pass it off. Shoot your video and never touch the editing software. You don’t need full-time staff; part-timers can handle the heavy lifting.

Why It Works

These strategies work because they reduce the mental load. An NFPC keeps you consistent. Planning ahead means no scrambling for content ideas. And delegating tasks frees you up to focus on what really matters, running your business. So stop letting content creation suck your soul and start managing it like a pro.

Building the Human:

How to Leave a Legacy 🏛️

How long will people remember you when you’re gone?

When I think about legacy, it’s not about having your name etched in stone or plastered on some grand monument. Legacy is about the impact you leave on your kids, your family, and the people around you. It’s about the values you instill and the actions you take that shape their lives.

Take a cue from Benjamin Franklin, who in the 1738 edition of Poor Richard’s Almanac said, “If you wou’d not be forgotten as soon as you are dead and rotten, either write things worth reading, or do things worth the writing.” This isn’t just a quaint quote; it’s a challenge to live a life that matters. Franklin’s life was a testament to this principle, whether through his inventions, his writings, or his contributions to society, he consistently aimed to leave a lasting impact. But let’s move past Franklin and focus on how you can apply this wisdom.

The Framework

Use Franklin’s quote as a litmus test for your daily activities:

Evaluate Your Actions: Ask yourself, are my actions today worth someone else writing about or speaking about?
Create Meaningful Work: Consider if what you are creating, be it work, art, or relationships, is something worth consuming and remembering.
Stay Aligned with Your Values: Ensure that your actions align with your core values and contribute to the legacy you want to leave behind.

DO BOTH

This approach keeps you focused on the big picture of your life, not just the immediate future. It forces you to think beyond next week or next month and consider the long-term impact of your actions. By consistently evaluating your activities through Franklin’s lens, you stay aligned with a purpose-driven life, ensuring that your legacy is built on meaningful contributions.

If you want to be remembered when you’re gone, DO BOTH: write something worth reading and do something worth writing about. To do that, you’ll have to try harder.

Try Harder: The Thread

Grit into Greatness 🏛️

Stop cutting corners. Stop making excuses. Embrace the grind. Show up, plan, execute, and delegate when necessary.

Producing content and leaving a legacy might seem like two separate challenges, but they’re cut from the same cloth. Both require consistency, dedication, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. Whether you’re churning out valuable content or building a legacy worth remembering, the secret is simple: try harder.

Think about it. Producing content that doesn’t suck your soul means setting up a system, planning ahead, and getting help when needed. It’s about showing up every day, even when it’s tough. The same goes for leaving a legacy. It’s not about grand gestures; it’s about the small, consistent actions that build over time.

Take Benjamin Franklin’s wisdom: write something worth reading and do something worth writing about. Apply this to your daily grind. Make every piece of content count. Make every action towards your legacy matter.

So, what’s the takeaway? Consistency in content production and legacy-building isn’t for the faint-hearted. It’s for those who are willing to try harder every single day.

Remember, legacy and content aren’t built in a day, they’re built day by day.

Try harder,