Hi! Welcome to our 24th newsletter! 💡learnshiv is here to make learning easy for you, whether it’s tech, social justice, or self-improvement content. In this constantly changing world, the only way to future-proof yourself is diversification, and that’s what I’m here to help you do.

Here’s what we’re talking about in this week’s newsletter:

• ✏️ Defining: scrum, settler violence, and deep work

• 📒 Lesson Learned: Finding your MVP

• 🆓 Freebie: Use AI to scale your content (Cheat sheet)

• 💡Learnshiv Content: More myth-busting with Robert Reich

💡 LESSON LEARNED (Well-being)

Finding Your MVP: A Lesson in Consistency and Growth

Last week, I had an enlightening conversation with a fellow newsletter creator. While I've been consistently publishing this newsletter, I admitted to struggling with distribution across various channels. I wasn't creating content for different platforms to grow my subscriber base and reach a wider audience.

His advice? Find my Minimum Viable Product (MVP) for distribution.

Here's how I'm planning to apply the MVP concept to boost my newsletter's reach and how you can use it for your own projects:

1. Identify the minimum: For me, this means summarizing each newsletter in a short video, tweet, or LinkedIn post. Choose one format that feels most manageable. For you, it might be writing 100 words a day on your project or spending 10 minutes on a crucial task.

2. Make it sustainable: The key is to keep it so small and manageable that you can do it even on your worst days. For instance, I might commit to a 30-second video summary each week, no matter how busy I am.

3. Focus on frequency: Prioritize doing your MVP consistently rather than doing a lot sporadically. It's better to post one summary every week than to sporadically create multiple pieces of content.

4. Allow for growth: As your MVP becomes habitual, gradually increase your efforts. I might start with a short written summary, then progress to adding a video element once that feels comfortable.

5. Use it as a starting point: On tough days, let your MVP be your safety net to maintain consistency. On good days, use it as a springboard to do more. If I have extra time, I might expand my summary into a longer post or create content for multiple platforms.

6. Track your streak: Keep a visible record of completing your MVP. I'm planning to use a simple calendar where I'll mark each week I complete my distribution task. Seeing that streak grow will be a powerful motivator.

Remember, the goal is to establish a consistent pattern of action, no matter how small. Over time, these small habits can lead to significant progress and help overcome productivity challenges.

I'm excited to implement this strategy and see how it impacts the newsletter's growth. I encourage you to find your own MVP for any area where you're seeking more consistency. Start small, stay consistent, and watch your efforts compound over time!

💡 F R E E B I E (Work)

No matter what kind of business you run (or even if you don’t) - you should be creating content. In all of my interviews with founders (and there are a lot) they always say that the sheer amount of content they need to create is so overwhelming.

I found this great cheat sheet on using AI to scale your content production, so I wanted to share it. It’s from 530 Content, and I’ve found it so helpful. I hope you do, too!

💡 LEARNSHIV CONTENT (World)

Mythbusting with Robert Reich: My Summary!

Government obstructs the free market: Fact or Fiction?

You've probably heard politicians argue that the economy is determined either by the free market or by government regulation…NOPE!

Here are the three main reasons why the "free market vs. government" debate is misleading:

1. Markets Cannot Exist Without Government

Contrary to popular belief, there's no such thing as a market without government involvement. Every market requires a set of rules to function, and these rules are established and enforced by the government. These include laws governing property rights, monopolies, contracts, and bankruptcy.

2. Rules Are Not Neutral – They Reflect Power Dynamics

The rules that shape markets aren't created in a vacuum. They're determined by human beings and, crucially, by those who wield the most influence. Over recent decades, large corporations, Wall Street, and wealthy individuals have gained significant sway over the political process through lobbying, campaign contributions, and legal resources.

3. Shifting Balance of Power

As corporate influence grows, traditional centers of countervailing power have weakened: union membership has plummeted to just 6% in 2023. Giant retailers and online marketplaces have eclipsed small businesses. Political parties have transformed from local organizations to national fundraising machines.

As a result, the rules governing the American economy increasingly favour those at the top, leading to a redistribution of wealth upward. This shift is often portrayed as a “neutral market outcome,” but remember that markets reflect existing power structures.

Reich's message is clear: We need to critically examine the rules that shape our economy and consider whose interests they truly serve.

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Have a great week, and stay curious,

Shiv 💁🏽‍♀️