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Alana Villemez's avatar

Anna, your voice note was my favorite yet ! Also the article was so, so relevant- as a solopreneur, I have found myself in the same boat when it comes to the needs. Way to ship it!!!!

Would you be able to talk or point me to ways you went about validating your ideas? I'm very curious about that process.

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Anna Mackenzie's avatar

Haha I'm happy you enjoyed it, I went a bit rogue 😬. That's a good question! I will write a proper article about idea validation. I shared a few things that I've done in this piece in the meantime: https://annamackstack.substack.com/p/what-i-learned-and-how-i-earned-in

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George Perrin MBE's avatar

Nice ending.

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Anna Mackenzie's avatar

Haha thank you. The final line is the most important line in every article I write! So happy to hear that you appreciated it 🥹❤️

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Gabriella Singh's avatar

LOVE. Like I've said, I think one of your gifts easy being able to break things down in a way that is simple and approachable for your audience. So helpful and also rarer than you'd think!

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Anna Mackenzie's avatar

Thanks beautiful! It means a lot x

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Jess Barker's avatar

"Mack's Hierarchy of Needs" - so clever! ☺️ You know, I've always shoved #3-Connection to the wayside and heavily prioritized #4-Creativity. But then I'll end up feeling quite alone in my little corner, wondering how to close that final gap of fulfillment and why other people seem to get lots more opportunities coming their way. Seeing you stack them in this order makes all that make sense now. 🤯 Thanks for this very nutritional food for thought, lol!

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Anna Mackenzie's avatar

You’re welcome! Happy it’s encouraged you to think a little differently 🥰

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Dana Toledo's avatar

Anna, I loved this post and especially the voice memo! I took many notes during your chit-chat. What really stuck out to me was you saying to just focus on getting your first client 🤯 My mindset and trajectory of action has changed ever since. I’ve been piddling around and procrastinating the last few months, and I guess I just needed that permission to do the thing. So thank you!

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Anna Mackenzie's avatar

When you’re starting out the only thing that matters is getting runs on the board and earning your first dollar, because that starts to build confidence in your capability. Plus, you need cash to survive!!

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Larry Taylor, PhD's avatar

Right on, Anna! We need to update psychology books with your hierarchy! It's very sound and accurate for today's digital. I'm one of those with varied interests, experiences, and education who struggle to focus on every other day. Well, it's not a struggle. It's just the way I work. Much success in all your ventures!

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Anna Mackenzie's avatar

Haha, I will submit my petition to the Global Psychology Board to have Maslow replaced with Mack 😂

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C.P. Alemdar's avatar

Thank you for this! I'm seeing it at just the right time.

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Anna Mackenzie's avatar

You are so welcome!

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Grace Peris's avatar

Love Mack's Hierarchy of Needs. This is definitely something I am trying to learn - I overwhelm myself trying to do everything, all at once, so love this framework. I appreciate your honestly and clarity, and the building-in-the-open mentality.

Also, I 100% agree that the 3-hour time difference from Perth to Melbourne is horrific - no one believes me when I say this 😂

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Anna Mackenzie's avatar

Omg it is the WORST! Worse jet lag than going to Europe or the US 😅

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Madeleine's avatar

Love this! Gotta acknowledge the $$ at the base of the pyramid!

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Anna Mackenzie's avatar

Always!

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Geofrey Mussa's avatar

Hello My friend

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aixae's avatar

what if i am a broke student

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