Thank you for this! Were I an extrovert perhaps I would be an actor, but one of the reasons I write is because I am introvert and become more introverted daily. I appreacite your appraoch to gaurding limited energy and focusing that view into a workflow.
The big problem is that in today's world whatever we want to achieve (not only in terms of online business), we are pushed to network online. And there is still quite a number of people (me, my husband, probably you), who'd rather delete the mainstream social media apps altogether, not to mention even using them actively. Thank you for the article!
Wes Pearce, excellent writing piece! I think there just may be a good amount of introverts here on Substack and Notes. I am a blend of 75% introvert and 25% extrovert, where I can have short bursts of extroversion and "visiting" and then I need to rest! Writing is a very solitary experience, whether fiction or non-fiction. One is digging into the life experience they have and hopefully weaving it into useful words for others to consider. I am grateful to every single person who reads my work. I guess we find our niche or corner and pursue it. Bless your writing, Wes and thank you again for highlighting the ways you have found to present your work to the world. I enjoy being a mostly introverted person, I love solitude and quiet and always also have my nose in a book, when I am not writing or scribbling more notes (trying to read my own handwriting!) Wendy
As a lifelong introvert, this hits very hard (in a good way). I have struggled with forced extroversion online because I thought that's what you had to do to be successful. Thank you for taking the time and energy to provide other introverts a different path forward. I can't wait to pull back on the extroverted stuff and focus on what I'm good at!
I'm new to Substack, great question. I find myself to be exceedingly outgoing but in a deeply meaningful way. Chit-chat exhausts me but deep conversations on a grocery line light me up. I crave both meaningful social interactions but also deep pockets of solitude vs isolation, they are different. I just energy and my spirit felt so soothed and calmed down by your newsletter and just trusting yourself. I enjoy being vulnerable (even if it's scary at times) to reveal myself and hopefully give someone else the ability to step into their vulnerability, but loathe TMI. Or people take pix of their food? Who the hell cares? Obviously a lot of people because they like it. But how deeply honoring you are of your own rhythms is very compelling to me. Thanks to you and Derek Hoge for sending your info to me. All the best, Lois
March 18th—I got inspired by this post from Wes Pearce.
I read more of his work, slept on it, and today, I made the decision to invest in his Six-Figure Substack Growth Masterclass.
I’m writing this comment as a public commitment—to hold myself accountable and stay motivated to achieve real results through persistence and the knowledge I’ll gain from the course.
Starting point: My Substack is just over a month old, and I currently have 37 subscribers.
The challenge:
• 3 months to reach 1,000+ subscribers and earn at least $1,000 from Substack.
What a treasure trove of ideas for introverts in this piece. Thank you. I get that your system works beautifully when you write about writing, but will it work for other topics, I wonder?
This piece genuinely makes me want to leave an honest review.
First, the topic is incredibly relevant—not just for introverts but for anyone striving to be productive, successful, and financially independent.
Second, the structure and flow are so well thought out that it’s hard to stop reading. Even though it’s a long read, it keeps you engaged until the very end.
Third, the amount of free, valuable insights packed into this article is impressive. There’s so much you can start applying right away.
I’ve already taken a dozen screenshots of the key takeaways and am seriously considering the masterclass.
I liked the theme, and warmed to the honesty, although with my copywriter hat on, I felt it was a bit repetitive. I loved the emphasis on respecting 'your energy', and finding patterns of work that work with it instead of against it.
I relate! I feel seen and I am glad to have found this because I want to expand my substack and Instagram so it would reflect the authentic me but also in a way that I would feel joy doing it
This was just what I needed to read today, Wes. Thank you!
Wonderful reassurance of what I had already come to believe and accept, but despite which, pesky memories of people telling you how you ‘should’ be, can prove to be persistent faces peering through our windows.
All the introverts celebrate this (silently & privately of course)
Ha ha, this comment made me smile
I think the main message is right here:
You don't have to change who you are to succeed online.
Thank you for this! Were I an extrovert perhaps I would be an actor, but one of the reasons I write is because I am introvert and become more introverted daily. I appreacite your appraoch to gaurding limited energy and focusing that view into a workflow.
The big problem is that in today's world whatever we want to achieve (not only in terms of online business), we are pushed to network online. And there is still quite a number of people (me, my husband, probably you), who'd rather delete the mainstream social media apps altogether, not to mention even using them actively. Thank you for the article!
I’ve already done that, Anna. I can assure you that it doesn’t cause the sky to fall in.
Wes Pearce, excellent writing piece! I think there just may be a good amount of introverts here on Substack and Notes. I am a blend of 75% introvert and 25% extrovert, where I can have short bursts of extroversion and "visiting" and then I need to rest! Writing is a very solitary experience, whether fiction or non-fiction. One is digging into the life experience they have and hopefully weaving it into useful words for others to consider. I am grateful to every single person who reads my work. I guess we find our niche or corner and pursue it. Bless your writing, Wes and thank you again for highlighting the ways you have found to present your work to the world. I enjoy being a mostly introverted person, I love solitude and quiet and always also have my nose in a book, when I am not writing or scribbling more notes (trying to read my own handwriting!) Wendy
As a lifelong introvert, this hits very hard (in a good way). I have struggled with forced extroversion online because I thought that's what you had to do to be successful. Thank you for taking the time and energy to provide other introverts a different path forward. I can't wait to pull back on the extroverted stuff and focus on what I'm good at!
Hi Wes,
I'm new to Substack, great question. I find myself to be exceedingly outgoing but in a deeply meaningful way. Chit-chat exhausts me but deep conversations on a grocery line light me up. I crave both meaningful social interactions but also deep pockets of solitude vs isolation, they are different. I just energy and my spirit felt so soothed and calmed down by your newsletter and just trusting yourself. I enjoy being vulnerable (even if it's scary at times) to reveal myself and hopefully give someone else the ability to step into their vulnerability, but loathe TMI. Or people take pix of their food? Who the hell cares? Obviously a lot of people because they like it. But how deeply honoring you are of your own rhythms is very compelling to me. Thanks to you and Derek Hoge for sending your info to me. All the best, Lois
March 18th—I got inspired by this post from Wes Pearce.
I read more of his work, slept on it, and today, I made the decision to invest in his Six-Figure Substack Growth Masterclass.
I’m writing this comment as a public commitment—to hold myself accountable and stay motivated to achieve real results through persistence and the knowledge I’ll gain from the course.
Starting point: My Substack is just over a month old, and I currently have 37 subscribers.
The challenge:
• 3 months to reach 1,000+ subscribers and earn at least $1,000 from Substack.
The challenge starts now! 🚀
What a treasure trove of ideas for introverts in this piece. Thank you. I get that your system works beautifully when you write about writing, but will it work for other topics, I wonder?
ahh... that was great, Wes!
and I feel a little relieved
I just turned down 3 beautiful creators here on Substack this week
and it's never fun to do so.... "sorry, my plate is full.... sorry, it's not my priority at this moment"
they were asking me to do a "live" with them
I know, in the long term, it could have boosted my number of subscribers
and I could have connected with them, and their audience
but I knew my social and focus batteries were already low
so, the bad side = I lost an opportunity
the good side = I was able to keep my priorities
This piece genuinely makes me want to leave an honest review.
First, the topic is incredibly relevant—not just for introverts but for anyone striving to be productive, successful, and financially independent.
Second, the structure and flow are so well thought out that it’s hard to stop reading. Even though it’s a long read, it keeps you engaged until the very end.
Third, the amount of free, valuable insights packed into this article is impressive. There’s so much you can start applying right away.
I’ve already taken a dozen screenshots of the key takeaways and am seriously considering the masterclass.
Thanks for such a valuable post!
I liked the theme, and warmed to the honesty, although with my copywriter hat on, I felt it was a bit repetitive. I loved the emphasis on respecting 'your energy', and finding patterns of work that work with it instead of against it.
Thanks Nicholas. It's for SEO, Substack distribution, sharing / restacking, etc. :)
I relate! I feel seen and I am glad to have found this because I want to expand my substack and Instagram so it would reflect the authentic me but also in a way that I would feel joy doing it
I really appreciated this! Thank you for this authentic and encouraging (and affirming) piece!
I needed to read this again today. (Sigh)
This was just what I needed to read today, Wes. Thank you!
Wonderful reassurance of what I had already come to believe and accept, but despite which, pesky memories of people telling you how you ‘should’ be, can prove to be persistent faces peering through our windows.