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Hey Reader,

Are you self-critical?

Or are you one of those weirdos who has radical self-acceptance? (In which case, can we hang out?).

Because one thing I notice about self-critical people like me is we've got a funny little wound around acceptance.

Someone, somewhere said we were weird or different or too much or not enough and we made the mistake of internalizing it––of using every experience we could to justify why they're right.

And oh boy, does that take its toll after awhile.

What if, instead of the internal beat-downs, we took Wes Kao's philosophy around "flaws" and turned our weaknesses into strengths? Our "bugs" into features? Our limits into exclusivities?

How might that change our business? How might it change our work-life as a whole?

BEHIND THE BUSINESS

My Best-Selling Products & Services

This past week was my day in the hot seat.

As part of the Creator Science Lab, we have the option to hop into a mastermind group that's uniquely suited to us, and being part of it means you're participating in "hot seats"––a session dedicated to you, your problems, your fears, your opportunities.

It's so comfortable and not scary at all...said nobody ever.

In preparation, I reflected on products and services I've built over the years, and found that sharing these with others was actually kind of therapeutic.

As I spoke, I paid attention to what felt outdated and what felt exciting. I made mental notes of what questions they asked me and what was unclear. And most importantly, I felt like I belonged in a community of other people who were doing hard, weird, wonderful things things on the internet.

One of my big takeaways in the hot seat was that nearly everything I made came from my life experience.

This might sound obvious to others, but it was a surprise to me just how much the things I sold and shared were extensions of myself and uniquely designed around the way I work.

Here's a handful of them over the years (incase you're curious):

• ​Website Clean-up: a half-day intensive for those who started their site and wanted expert help getting it ready for the world.
• ​InstaRecipes: a digital cookbook of easy, delicious recipes made for single, busy people.
• ​Love is the Business Plan: my philosophy for an unconventional approach to business.
• ​How to Write a Book in Notion: My popular template on how to write and organize a book.
• ​1:1 Advisement: a one-hour real-talk session on business strategy and next steps.
• ​Digital Foundation: a scratch-made web presence for experts and organizations that's easy to manage for your whole team.
• ​Squarespace Fundamentals: a straightforward training program to maximize your Squarespace website and marketing.
• ​Creative Support Services: a retainer-based option for select clients who want flexible guidance on their digital strategy and web presence.

Many of my friends, I realize, also build things according to their design:

• My friend Larry made Off the Map games to share his love of tabletop boardgames.
• My friend Parul made WritersHour to bring together a room full of writers.

I'm curious, what's something you've made around the way you work?

Because it's possible, friends. Even if it takes awhile.

Cheers to you,

tanya moushi ("moo-shee") Sign up at moushi.co​

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