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Do you want to get started with Midjourney? Here’s a fantastic guide to get started (12 min) by the YouTuber Obscurious https://lnkd.in/dnf8utz3 I’ve been using DALL·E 2 since its inception, but hesitated to start with Midjourney. It felt complicated to get going. With DALL·E 2, it’s so easy to get started: just log in, type a text, and boom! you have an image. With Midjourney, you need to use Discord, work with servers, channels and learn different commands… If you’re computer savvy, you’ll be up and running in 5–10 minutes. I guess that initial friction is what kept me away from Midjourney for a year 😂 But… Midjourney is 10x better than DALL·E 2, so it’s definitely worth the slightly more cumbersome startup process. I’m incredibly impressed, it’s extremely powerful, I can’t understand how text-to-image can work so well. The video I mentioned above covers everything you need to know to get started and provides a lot of helpful tips In the following post I summarize the video: https://lnkd.in/dhHeZrvp #midjourney #dalle2 #ai #howto

We're hooked Ever wondered why we can't put down our favorite apps? Let's take a bite-sized dive into Nir Eyal's "Hooked," where he unveils the magic behind addictive products. 📱 💡 Meet the Hook Model : It's a four-step recipe for creating irresistible experiences. 1. Trigger : The spark that ignites action. It could be a notification (like a message from your favorite social app) or an internal need (like craving a coffee). 2. Action : What you do when the trigger fires. Scrolling, clicking, swiping – you name it. 3. Variable Reward : The delicious payoff. It could be knowledge, a thumbs-up, or a win in your favorite game. 4. Investment : You put something into the product – time, effort, data – making it even more tempting. 🌟 Real-Life example : Think of companies like Netflix. The trigger? A notification for a new episode. The action? Binge-watching. The variable reward? That "next episode" countdown. The investment? Hours spent curating your watchlist. Understanding the Hook Model is like having a superpower in the business world. So, next time you're glued to your screen, ponder the hook that's got you. Have you noticed any hooks in your favorite apps or products? Share your "hooked" moments! 🎣 #linkedinforcreators #linkedingrowth #hooks

📣 Hey, Buildspace community! Here’s a little something for anyone who has had self-doubts about their project in the last few weeks. I don’t know who needs this, but if you do, or you know someone who does — pass it on. Let’s make this journey easier for each other. A few weeks ago we all started off together super enthusiastic about an idea that’s very personal to us. Yet in the three weeks that's happened since, we’ve had diverse journeys. Some ideas have garnered a lot of attention and have been featured in the weekly workshops — while some others have had just a few views and very little noise. So if you’ve ever thought: 🔴 God my idea must be really dumb. No one’s looked at it and buildspace has definitely not commented as I hoped on day 1. Here’s a little story from Netflix. In the late 1990s, the company's co-founders approached Blockbuster with a proposal to merge their Netflix with their company. Blockbuster laughed them out of the room. Today, Netflix is a global streaming giant, worth billions, while Blockbuster filed for bankruptcy in 2010. The lesson? Just because others don’t see your vision doesn’t mean it’s not worth pursuing. 🔴 Is this even a good idea? Does it actually have a future? One of the biggest 💡 moments from Buildspace for me was hearing Farza Majeed say “Ideas are just starting points”. Maybe what you have in your mind is not amazing, but unless you get out there and execute it, you’ll never know. So get started, collect feedback, and iterate. At the end of the day, you might end up far away from your initial idea but you end up somewhere. Instagram is probably living proof of this. Instagram, originally called Burbn, started as a complicated app for checking in at locations, making plans, and posting photos. It wasn’t gaining traction, so the founders decided to simplify it, focusing solely on photo sharing with filters. Today the app is the world's social media powerhouse. So stop planning it out too much and start putting it out there. 🔴 You know what, I quit. No one seems to think this is a good idea. If Airbnb had said that, our vacations might probably have looked extremely different today. When Airbnb was first founded, the team couldn’t get investors to believe in them. The founders maxed out credit cards and even sold cereal to keep the company afloat. After a lot of trying, at some point, Y Combinator thought they rocked and the rest is history. Persistence and creative problem-solving can turn skepticism into success. So to the 1000s of you out there doing Buildspace! You don’t need to win or come up with a popular idea that garners everyone’s attention. What matters is that you took the first step, kept walking when it felt pointless, and are going somewhere. I’m so proud of you all for having the courage to persevere this way! You inspire me. Keep at it, guys! 🚀 buildspace Farza Majeed #Buildspace #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #KeepBuilding

You might have noticed that LinkedIn was a little buggy last week. Here’s why. 👇 The development team has implemented the Bulsht filter, literally separated LI from the BS. What this means to you 👇 🚀 no more ghostwritten abominations 🚀 no more lists about crayon-consuming creators 🚀 no more psychotic business owners telling you how well they’re doing, when Companies House says something different. Have you noticed the change in your feed? PS - if you are still seeing the BS follow this process. 👇 * logout of your account * uninstall the app * get on with your life. Have a fantastic MonYAY - let’s go smash crush it. 🙌🫶👏✌️🌟👊✊🫵

As a single mom, balancing work and raising my 👧 was a constant struggle—until I discovered digital marketing. This opportunity has been a game-changer, allowing me to work just 2 hours a day, create content, and post free ads, all while earning daily 💰 without needing tech skills. Now, I have the freedom to be present for my 👧 and achieve financial stability. Don't wait to change your life—start your journey with digital marketing today and see the difference it can make for you and your family! Say FAMILY in the comments. #momsoftiktok #momlife #onlinebusiness #digitalmarketing #momentreprenuer #passiveincome #dailypay #financialfreedom

I’m a big fan of doing BuzzFeed quizzes as it’s not only a welcome distraction on my busy days but I also get to learn a lot of surprising facts about myself albeit in the same of silliness and good humour I recently came across this quiz on how business pitches will fare on Shark Tank ABC and I put together pitches for both my current coaching business Healthy Dynamics and a passion project to launch a dating app catered exclusively for childfree people. Through my conversations with and feedback from people from all walks of life I gathered there are two prominent areas with huge gaps in the market, where there is a significant demand. Given I have the experience, skills and passion for them I jumped at the chance of venturing out into creating them and have partnered up with two amazing business contacts who are helping me build the childfree dating app Out of fun and curiosity I submitted my pitches to the quiz AI generator and these were the results ! I found it surprising that the panel finds the dating app more valuable than my main business where they feel they will get the best ROI and perceive added value in the market. The $500000 was probably a ludicrous figure but I just randomly went with the first number that popped into my head 😜 My knowledge on app development and pitching to investors is at a massive zero level and Robert Brooker has kindly offered to take care of the former while guiding me briefly on angel investors for the dating app. Anyone else in my LinkedIn network skilled or experienced in these areas ? DM me and id love to have a chat or collaborate 😊 #quizzes #sharktank #investorpitch #appdevelopment #datingapps #childfree #elevatorpitches #businesspartnerships #collaborationmatters

🤦♂️ This is a first. I dropped some rhymes for the growth daddies Adam Fishman and Fareed Mosavat on episode 2 of Unsolicited Feedback. Full lyrics 👇 🎶 Balfour, Fishman, Mosavat too  OG Growth Daddies, the elite crew. Acquisition, retention, they master it all.  From engagement to monetization, they never fall. Growth loops, optimization, they play the game right.  In the software jungle, they're the kings of the night. Growth Daddies, the legends of the code. Taking software products, making them explode! 💥 While juggling their families, they wear the crown  in the tech world they ain't ever going down. 🎶 Alright, now that I've completely embarrassed myself we actually had some serious convo as well! 👨💻 Figma's Dev Mode 👨💻 This product launch feels like a masterclass in product expansion. We break down how Figma sequenced to this product and most importantly how it massively increases their TAM. 🤯 Zoom's Flurry Of New Products 🤯 Zoom has been on a tear launching new products. Most recently with Clips. But it leaves us confused. Are they really leveraging their unique strengths? Maybe they are running the Microsoft playbook of copying products and leveraging their distribution? 💰 Twitter (X) Creator Payouts 💰 Fishman comes out firing. The payout is dismal and creates an incentive for reply-baiting. Creators are unsure of how they are being compensated, and the execution is filled with problems. And the volume required to achieve anything meaningful is too high. Where does it go from here? Full episode links in the comments. What did we get right? What did we get wrong? What did we miss?

Great analysis of Figma dev mode release and product implications.

This is week 2 of my creator journey (starting from 0). It's brutally honest, sharing all the numbers. All week I was looking forward to writing this post. I posted last week's summary at the worst time. (9:30 PM on a Sunday). People from my time zone were already getting ready to sleep. Some probably were asleep (at least those with young children). Yet the post blew up like crazy. (judging by my baby creator standards) It got about 1000 impressions in under an hour. Usually, 300 is good for me. People started to: 🤍 Engage 💛 Comment 💖 And then DM Humbled by all the positive encouragement, I went to work. I replied to every DM and comment. (That probably boosted the post even more). 40 minutes past midnight I was done, literally. I woke up to 86 new notifications. Crazy! So as usual, I want to say thank you: 🙇♂️ Sam Browne 🦖 for coming by (follow him) 🙇♂ Yurii & Kacper for pushing me to start 🙇♂️ Sebastian for the 1st repost ever and the 266 people that started following my journey. Thank you to everyone I had great conversations with. I feel much more confident in commenting. If, like me, you feel uncomfortable writing comments... Just start! Because what happens is: - People either care and support you or stay silent - The more often you do it, the faster you get - Each time, you get less and less insecure Remember to go beyond "great post!" Add a thought, a fact, or a question. So with that being said, if you are a new creator, and in need of support, let's come together. You probably know the feeling when you post: ⨭ something you worked multiple days on ⨭ something you know brings value ⨭ something you put your heart in and then . . . crickets. Top creators will tell you to stay in the comments for at least 30 minutes. But what if there are none (or hardly any)? So here is an idea. My summary post last week got almost 8000 impressions. Take this opportunity, and feel free to promote yourself in the comments. State what you write about and when you post. I will make sure to follow. See you in week 3! ~~~ I post every weekday at 2:30 PM CET / 7:30 AM EST. You learn about cold email and deliverability. Follow me and kindly hit the 🔔, Damian. You won't miss a post. ~~~ #linkedin #growth #buildinginpublic

OMG! We just launched the coolest thing EVER in our clubhouse! Introducing Legacy Builder! It's like a secret code that teaches you how to make BIG BUCKS (like $900 every day!) without spending all day stuck at your computer. Think about it: 2 hours a day of fun stuff and BOOM! Money machine goes BRRR! Here's the Super-Secret Sauce: Digital Growth Community: This is like the coolest online club EVER! Here, you'll learn awesome tricks from grown-ups who are already making tons of money online. They'll show you videos, do live calls, and basically spill all their secrets! Shhh! Don't tell anyone! Free Marketing Stuff: Yep, you heard right! We'll give you magic marketing tools that help you spread the word about your awesome stuff for FREE! 🪄 Once someone buys something, ALL the money goes straight to YOU! Is This For You? Do you feel like a hamster on a spinning wheel? ️ Do you dream of having more money for candy and video games? Do you secretly wish your job was a giant bouncy castle? If you answered YES to any of these, then YOU are a Legacy Builder in disguise! Imagine This: Having a secret code that unlocks a mountain of cash (like $900 a day!) Being debt-free and telling those pesky bills to "BYE BYE!" Being your own boss and setting your own schedule (like working only on pizza Fridays!) Having more time for sleepovers and family adventures! Ready to join the fun and become a Legacy Builder? Let us know in the comments below! ⬇️