How to write a good tweet:

• Start with a subject line
• Then, it's all about cadence
• Provide concise value in bullet-points
• And be mindful of aesthetics to keep it easy to read

Then, finish with a punchy sentence or call to action.

Now go write some tweets.

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For 500 days I've written 500 words of Morning Pages.

While they're usually just brain dumps, I'll sometimes reflect on specific questions.

As @tferriss says, if you want better answers, ask better questions.

-My Top 10 Reflection Questions (and where I got them)-

[THREAD]

1. How am I complicit in creating the conditions I say I don't want?

This is one of the most powerful questions you can ask yourself. I do it routinely on the first Sunday of every month.

From this episode of the @tferriss show with

2. Where am I feeling the Resistance?

Whenever I'm lagging on a project, I ask this question to put the Resistance out into the open.

From The War of Art by Stephen Pressfield (a

3. What would I do to make today horrible?

Using the inversion technique, which I learned about from @JamesClear and wrote about here:

4. Where am I making things more complex than they need to be?

I sometimes overcomplicate things that could be much simpler. But societal forces heavily influence me to do so.

For a deep dive, check out this post from @nateliason

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I went from 900 to 125,000 followers in 12 months.

But 90% of that growth came from 9 threads - which on their own generated 20,000,000 views.

So here's a recap of those 9 threads (and what they can help you with):

I studied math at Princeton - mostly because I hated writing.

But colleges do a horrendous job teaching you to write.

So I spent 200 hours learning to write on my own.

Then, I summarized the frameworks I

College completely failed in teaching me how to write.

So I spent over 500 hours studying legendary authors and copywriters.

Then, I distilled what I learned into 6 simple frameworks.

But unlike college, these won't cost you $120,000.

Here they are for free:
— Dickie Bush \U0001f6a2 (@dickiebush) September 22, 2021

If you're new to Twitter, it can be overwhelming.

But even people who use it every day aren't using its best features.

So here are 10 of them you can start using today to 10x your experience:

If you use it right, Twitter is the most powerful platform in the world.

But Twitter does a horrible job of showing you its advanced features.

Here are 10 of them you probably know nothing about:
— Dickie Bush \U0001f6a2 (@dickiebush) March 30, 2021

Whether you're a:

• Writer
• Creator
• Student
• Employee
• Entrepreneur

You are in the business of storytelling.

So here's a storytelling crash course from the world's most creative

The most creative company of the last 30 years:

Pixar.

Back in 2011, Pixar storyboard artist Emma Coats shared their "22 Rules For Storytelling."

And the rules are a must-read for writers, entrepreneurs, and anyone who wants to tell captivating stories.

Here's the breakdown: pic.twitter.com/eUqUpvvbDX
— Dickie Bush \U0001f6a2 (@dickiebush) October 28, 2021

If you spend any time on Twitter, you've seen the words "Web 3."

But whether you're a complete beginner or fully crypto-pilled, these quotes will help you learn where the world is

20 quotes on Crypto, Web 3, NFTs, and decentralization from Tim Ferriss, Naval Ravikant, and Chris Dixon.

(For those who want a crash course in where the future is heading):
— Dickie Bush \U0001f6a2 (@dickiebush) October 30, 2021

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Atomic Habits from @jamesclear changed my life.

In Atomic Habits, James lays out the Four Laws of Behavior Change.

1. Make it obvious
2. Make it attractive
3. Make it easy
4. Make it satisfying

Here's how to leverage them to build a daily writing habit (🧵✍🏼):

Habits are made up of a four-part feedback loop:

1. Cue
2. Craving
3. Response
4. Reward

Building a habit means intentionally designing each part of this feedback loop.

1. Make it obvious
2. Make it attractive
3. Make it easy
4. Make it

The Habit Loop

To better understand how a habit works and how to improve it, let's divide a habit into four stages.

1. Cue
2. Craving
3. Response
4. Reward

These four stages create a feedback loop. Your mind is endlessly running this loop and learning from its experiences. pic.twitter.com/sURCbTPp3N
— James Clear (@JamesClear) November 5, 2018

Before you start to build a writing habit, it's important to understand the real goal.

Your goal isn't to start writing.

Your goal is to become a writer.

Why the subtle difference?

Because behavior change is identity change.

We don't stick to habits that aren't aligned with our identity.

Luckily, habits that align with your identity are easy to stick to.

Every action you take is a vote for the type of person you want to become.

So to become a writer, we have to consistently cast "writer votes."

Step 1: Make it obvious

Time and location are the most important habit cues.

You MUST leverage them to build your writing habit.

Every great writer has their sacred hours.

This thread can help you find

Sacred Hours...

A life-changing concept.

What are they and how to find yours: (thread) pic.twitter.com/AHSMqwtTb0
— Dickie Bush \U0001f6a2 (@dickiebush) December 2, 2020

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The world's most valuable skill:

Writing effectively.

But colleges charge you 120k and still do a terrible job teaching it.

Instead, here are 9 writing frameworks that cost you nothing and will save you hundreds of hours:

1. Start with building your writing habit by leveraging @jamesclear's Four Laws of Behavior

Atomic Habits from @jamesclear changed my life.

In Atomic Habits, James lays out the Four Laws of Behavior Change.

1. Make it obvious
2. Make it attractive
3. Make it easy
4. Make it satisfying

Here's how to leverage them to build a daily writing habit (\U0001f9f5\u270d\U0001f3fc):
— Dickie Bush \U0001f6a2 (@dickiebush) March 10, 2021

2. With your writing habit down, study these 10 tips from the world's most legendary marketer: David Ogilvy.

One of the most legendary marketers of all time: David Ogilvy

In 1982, David wrote an internal memo to the employees of his advertising agency titled "How to write."

And in just 10 bullets he put together a masterclass in effective writing.

Here's a breakdown of each one: pic.twitter.com/MxRYuQRLyA
— Dickie Bush \U0001f6a2 (@dickiebush) June 2, 2021

3. Then, immerse yourself in the takeaways from the bible on business

Business writing is a superpower.

But schools and employers do a horrible job teaching people to write.

In 1981, two advertising executives wrote a timeless guide for how to write in the business world.

And here are 12 of their tips you should staple to your desktop: pic.twitter.com/w0hh0qBOG4
— Dickie Bush \U0001f6a2 (@dickiebush) June 8, 2021

4. Like to learn on the go?

Dive into the creative process of the world's best writers in these 10 episodes of the @timferriss show.

I've listened to every episode of the @tferriss show.

And some of my favorites are when Tim interviews prolific writers, diving into their creative process to improve his own.

If you are looking to build a writing habit, these 10 episodes are a must-listen:

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— Dickie Bush \U0001f6a2 (@dickiebush) March 3, 2021