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Add fuel to the fire. Few things happen purely organically.

I often get asked, “Did thing X happen organically? Or did you plan for it?”

The answer is usually both.

You can’t force people to do a behavior. I imagine this is what producers say about reality TV.

You can, though, be ready to capture those moments when they happen.

So for most questions about why something took off and how word of mouth spread, the answer is: we probably encouraged it.

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Imagine you’re on stage with 3 of your heroes

Most of us think too small, including myself.

It’s not about getting more likes on your next tweet. Or describing your niche. Or introducing yourself at a networking event.

Those are short-term and micro. Personal credibility is about your body of work and legacy in your chosen field. How will your field be different after you, because of you?

When you have the answer to that macro question, ironically, you’ll write better tweets, confidently describe your work, and introduce yourself with more clarity.

Here’s an exercise to help you reset, carve out your legacy, and start thinking bigger.

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