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Lawyer turned rulebreaker • I guide people in becoming the person who they always were • Soulwriter • I ♥️ journaling • Die with 0 regrets

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Joined April 2023

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Twitter can't handle me. I'm too confident. Too outspoken. Too strong. Twitter loves reading about: - Fears - Doubts - Failures - Mistakes - Insecurities Trust me, I've had my portion of those. And still do. But... I don't allow myself to focus on them. Instead, I...

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Say 'no' to short term gratification. Chase long-term happiness instead.

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Out of all the platforms... Why did you choose Twitter?

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You know you're doing things right when you have new problems to solve.

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When you're obsessed with something, you won't need a productivity hack. You are the productivity hack.

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1 year

I'm wasting my time on Twitter. Writing posts is great but checking and scrolling every 15 minutes isn't time well spend. What is your hack on staying away from Twitter when the work is done?

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Now that we can write 'X' instead of 'Twitter' it gives us 6 extra characters whenever we use the word in ours posts! Win! 🙌😂

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It's awesome to make deep connections on Twitter but... When was the last time you made a deep connection in real life? Human to human. No phones. No distractions. Just you and the other person?

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After 4 weeks on Twitter, today I hit 50 followers! 🎆 Biggest takeaway so far? If you want to be an A player, make A-level content and A-level connections... ...in a sustainable way. Learn from my rookie mistakes and copy my current approach on how to do Twitter right.

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If you're thinking about sending me a DM requesting a follow for follow, let me save you the trouble. Instead, focus on producing content that makes me: - Smile - Think - Act Or send me a DM that does this. Then... I'll happily follow you! 🙌

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Everyone says: Do this. Do that. Do the other. I say: Do you.

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1 year

"Get on calls." "Get on Spaces." "As many as you can." But what if you want to but you're already juggling: - 1 job - 2 kids - hobbies - a marriage - 2 businesses - time with God - friends & family - cooking & cleaning - writing tweets & threads - and e v e r y t h i n g

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You know those posts that write about authenticity? I bet most of them are as inauthentic as they can get. Thoughts?

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You know what makes me want to rip my eyeballs out? All these posts with super basic copywriting tips that anyone can Google. Coming from "copywriters" and "storytellers" who want to come across as an authority. Write this. Don't write that. Tell stories like this. Not like

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I made it! 600 followers! 600 people who took the time to hit that follow button. THANK YOU! I promise I'll continue sharing: REAL content. RAW content. INTUITIVE content. Content that makes you go... "Hmmmm...I like her". Or maybe... "Ugh...her again!" But also...

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I just cleaned up my 'following' list. You should too. Let me explain. When I joined Twitter 6 weeks ago I just started following a bunch of people whose content I liked and those who they engaged with. I now see how staying in that same bubble can actually hurt your...

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Although begging for followers isn't something I would do, I love celebrating milestones! 🎉 Calling people a loser is however for real a loser move. The cold hard truth is that posts like these are well received. Let's lead with love instead! ❤️

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I "only" have 305 followers. But I promise you, they are the best 305 followers one can have. 🤗 Why? Because they: - send me compliments - engage with my tweets - ask me good questions - want to hop on calls with me - are interested in what's next For me, this is the way!

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My banner. People ask me what it means. So here you go. The 3 rules of a rulebreaker: 1. There are no rules. 2. There are no rules. 3. There are no rules. The end.

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An insane day today. Literally everything we planned for today did not go as planned. It started out with a dead car. An oven that wasn't heating. A shortened coaching call. A canceled event for the kids. A house that we were eyeing that fell through. Bills that were twice as

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"You work a 9-5?" People blasting other people for having a job that doesn't vibe with them. I don't vibe with that attitude. Reality is, not everyone is cut out for an entrepreneur life. We're all different. Unique. What YOU think is THE best way to go about life...

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"You WILL be working when you're on vacation, right?" Let's talk about setting boundaries. It's one of the first lessons I learned when I started out as a contractor. The companies I worked for (especially US ones) expected me to work all days and all hours. They were...

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I'm just going to say it out loud. Something that's been on my heart for a few weeks now. Twitter seems to be a circular thing and I'm not sure any of us actually benefit from it. Let me explain. I engage with person A. Person A engages with me. We both engage with person B

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I don't understand your tweet. Seriously. If you can't write in a clear and concise way, have someone read and improve your tweet before hitting the publish button. If I have to reread your tweet chances are I checked out already.

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Home. But it doesn't feel like home. Not yet. You see, just 6 months ago my little family and I moved to Aruba. An island in the Caribbean. A place where the sun always shines. Where the kindest people live. A place full of colour. Turquoise water. White beaches. A place...

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Don't live a life of... 'What if's?' Live a life of... 'What's next?'

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I hate Twitter. I hate it because there are people here selling their "giveaways" in return for your email address and then bombard you with boring af newsletters. Then they go on telling people how they grew their Twitter and newsletter. 🤮 I also love Twitter, because of...

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I'm thrilled with my new profile (for now lol)! What do you guys think? 😃

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I remove followers sometimes. I don't take it lightly. But whenever I feel someone's energy is negative, I know I need to remove them from my space asap. Even though it feels like a lack of love and acceptance of other people. It's exactly the reason why I often end up giving

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Create content. Build a tribe. Sell with 0 sweat. ⬆️ This is what my banner says. Why? Because that's what I did for entrepreneurs year in year out and... It works every single time. The caveat? You need to create outstanding content, meaning: Content that stands out.

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It was 2015. I just closed down my coaching bizz. It was making money but it was also giving me a headache. So many people saying they want to be x but refuse to do the things that will take them there. I couldn't stand it. Not at the time at least. What I did discover...

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Name a content creator OUTSIDE of Twitter who you think everyone should follow?

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Don't just tweet for the sake of tweeting. There's enough of that on here. Instead... Create something you fall in love with. People can SENSE if you gave it your all or if you settled for something mediocre. Their response will match that.

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"Wow, you lost so much weight! What's your secret?" There is no secret. No quick fix. But people don't want to hear that. They see the result. They want the result. Now. Doing the work? Putting in the hours? Just a few will. So... ⬇️

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If you learn to love the process, the outcome will be less important.

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GIFs. I'm a huge fan. It adds to my personality. Brings in humour. Breaks the ice. And... It loosens up things around here. Sometimes it gets wayyyy too serious. Who's with me? 🙋🏻‍♀️

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Being raw. Telling stories. Experimenting. Adding humour. Sharing my opinions. Engaging with tweets. Joining vibrant communities. Truly connecting with people. Spending lots of time on Twitter to learn the ins and outs. It's gotten me 200+ followers. Thank you! 🙏

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5 months ago: Bla Bla Bla Now: Bla Bla Bla Can someone please create a new framework that the general population can saturate?

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Stop lying! To others. But especially... To yourself. Trying to fit in. Playing by the "rules". Putting on this "perfect" image. Doing the things others are doing because whatever worked for them must work for you too. Enough! You were not born for this shit. You were..

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Note to self: Create a life so inspiring that people beg you to write an autobiography of it.

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I was 13. And already learned that the earlier you understand how business and life works, the more advantage you have. Let me tell you the story. My sister had a babysitting job but at one point couldn't continue with it. I smelled opportunity. I asked her if she could...

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2 hours. Ok, maybe 3. Sometimes. If there's a specific reason for it. But that's it! I will NOT be spending more time on Twitter daily. That includes writing content AND calls, which are already an exception. I've been doing this for the past few days already and it feels...

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Have you seen these posts? "Under a 1000 followers? Introduce yourself in the comments and let's get you to a 1000." Yeah, I fell for them too. I realized these aren't of any help to those commenting but just to the person posting them. But.. will it ACTUALLY help them? 🧵

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Listen... I get it. We all want to gain followers. Anyone who's telling you not, is lying. But there's a difference in growing your following and GROWING your following. So... Are you just trying to get 1000+ followers because THEN you'll...

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@tyromper Beautiful story Tyler! God is good!

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Freedom. It's my #1 pillar. My life showcases it in every area... ...at any age ...and any stage. My need for freedom is SO big that I become completely unreasonable when I feel someone or something is out to take it away from me. It feels as though someone is putting...

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I remember it vividly. I was about 6, maybe 7 years old. As young as I was I had my ways. Ways other people (hey mom!) couldn't think of. I was fast. Sneaky. Smart. And whenever someone finally found out I put on the best poker face in town. This time it took them months.

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Following the herd. You're convinced it's the right way. Use this framework. That template. These words. Truth is, you're nothing but a sheep. Become a lion instead. Brave. Strong. Confident. Authoritative. Do this and you'll devour your competition for breakfast. 🍽️

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1 year

What book are you reading and why should I read it too?

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I don't know today's content. Or tomorrow's. I used to tell myself I needed to post at least 2-3 times per day. Because I believed THE LIE that that's what you SHOULD be doing. Now I only let out what needs to come out. That could mean I only post once a day. 5 times a day.

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People love imperfect people. It reminds them of themselves. Share your mistakes. Your failures. Your flaws. Hide nothing.

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The road to 1000 followers. ❌ I'm not even close. 😅 But... 100% ok with it. I'm 3,5 months in and I've already gained so much: ✅ a new love for writing ✅ a consistency muscle ✅ beautiful connections ✅ clarity around my purpose and message But the absolute BEST thing

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Tell me.. What's been the... - craziest - weirdest - funniest ...DM you've gotten on here? 😆

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I have a confession to make. I've written about - or maybe bashed 😬 - certain creators on Twitter. No specific people but more in general. Why? Similar post after similar post. Where was the originality? The uniqueness? If you know me, you know that I wear my...

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"Does anyone actually WANT to read my tweets?" That's the question that was going through my mind these past 24 hours. And still does to be honest. Feeling completely ummotivated, tired, and just ready to hit my bed. This is unlike me. It has literally only happened...maybe...

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Get me to 600 followers! ❌ Every freaking day I see someone begging for more followers. Blows my mind. I want to reach 600+ by sharing awesome content. Not by superficial ones where it feels like I'm selling my soul. Look, to each their own but it puts me off 100%.

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Your gift. Your talent. Your vision. Your dreams. It's been given to YOU specifically. Why? Because if you can see it, you can do it. You may not know how. Or why you are the chosen one. All that matters is knowing... No! UNDERSTANDING... That it's not just...

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So... If you decide to follow me for whatever reason ➡️ Great! I'm very grateful for everyone who does. But... If you EXPECT a follow back, it's better to not follow me in the first place. Understand... I'm super mindful of who I follow on ✖️. It's all about the ENERGY. 🔥

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I was talking to a colleague about two famous singers who have similar voices but not similar reach. Why? Because one simply uses his voice while the other uses emotion. If the first one sings you hear a beautiful voice. One that touches the ears. If the second one sings you

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What if you just let go? Let go of the things you think you need but are actually holding you back? We try to: - have it all - do it all - be it all But often times it's not what makes us happy. What makes us feel alive. Instead, it's what makes us...

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I once heard someone on Twitter say that you should RUSH towards your first 2-3K followers and THEN you can start posting content that feels more aligned. I don't believe in that strategy. I don't stand behind it either. At all. My reasons? 1. It means that right now you're...

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If you have to end your first tweet with the words: "a thread 🧵" You haven't used the limited space to create a cliffhanger instead. End your tweets like Netflix ends their episodes.

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10 months of work... ...and I wasn't paid a single dime. Yet I felt on top of the world. A world of endless opportunities. One that I had barely scratched the surface on. I didn't know what was next but I had trust. Trust in my capabilities. My accomplishments. Trust in..

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@tyromper I actually proposed a similar idea to my husband a few weeks ago. We need to rekindle that conversation haha! Also, love the Mickey Mouse ears that you didn't put on on purpose. 😂

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I like to be the person disrupting your Twitter feed. Sharing unique stories. Personal opinions. Inspiring takes. Experiences. Lessons. Losses. Wins. All of these are easy for me to share. Not so easy? My fears. Looking them in the eyes right now. What's yours?

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If you don't love the road leading you to where you want to go, choose a different destination.

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YOU are perfect. This STAGE in your life is perfect. This very MOMENT is perfect. Don't wait until that PERFECT moment. PERFECT stage. PERFECT you. Time is now. ⏳

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176 173 174 175 174 178 174 My number of followers in the past few days. We can sometimes get so hung up on numbers. Truth is, it shouldn't be our focus. Our focus should be to make an impact in this world. If we aim at doing that, all our numbers will increase. Period.

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Stop trying to fit into a box that was never made for you to begin with. Break free from the rules you've put yourself under and start doing things on your own terms.

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Is it me or does Twitter feel very superficial 90% of the time? That's definitely not how I want people to feel about my content or how I come across. It may not vibe with everyone but I promise my tweets will be: - raw - real - honest - soul-led With an occasional outburst.😅

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The story you tell yourself is the story you end up believing. So... While you're getting ready... While you're making all the preparations... While you're working out all the scenarios... Someone else "just" started. Mute the story you tell yourself. "Just" start.

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I'm bored. Very easily. Have been all my life. Job? 2 years in and ➡️ bored. My own business? Same thing. Sports? Just a few months. It's a miracle I've been with the same guy for the past 22 years. 😂 Anyway, I know it's me. Something within I guess. But there's this...

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'La Jefa'. That's what people used to call me. Spanish for 'The Boss'. Whenever someone called me that, it would upset me. Think long face, a deep frown, and arms crossed. I can't remember the thoughts that crossed my mind. I can only remember the way it made me feel. It...

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Sit DOWN. No! I'm tired of sitting and SETTLING down. Of succumbing to what society sees as "normal". Society says it's "normal" to... ...not be your #1 biggest fan. ...not think too highly of yourself. ...not be too over-confident about who you are AND what...

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YOU are DESTINED for GREAT things. Things so great that you go... FUCK! THIS is BEYOND what I could have imagined. Yes, that great! Step into it. Time is now.

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Loyalty. It's a trait of mine I'm super proud of. It's not always the easiest because I can't understand why others aren't. And in these modern times it seems to be a trait not many people have an interest for anymore. For me, it's a way of life. To build up deep

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I know I "should" care but... I don't. I have 0 interest in getting all updated on the latest algorithm changes. I simply TRUST that my content will end up in the right hands. Breaking "rules" like these ensure I continue to have fun on this journey. No fun = I'm out.

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It's time to say goodbye... I know. Goodbye's can be hard. But this is a good thing. See, engagement groups can be amazing. Especially when you're just starting out on Twitter and you have to still find your way. That's why I joined one in the first place. But after a while

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I knew I went too far this time. But I didn't care. I was in pain and I wanted my parents to see that. No... FEEL that! After all, it was THEIR fault in the first place. Here I was. Living my life. Enjoying my time with friends. Doing all the things a 14 year old...

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1000+ views on your threads? Make your audience read: - The 1st part - The 2nd - The 3rd You get the idea. A big mistake most people make? Just focusing on the hook. Life is never that easy. Focus on the cliffhanger too. Just like I do in every single thread I write. ⬇️

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If you surround yourself with people who are super driven and productive you might think it's the norm. It isn't. Talk to any CEO or manager and they'll tell you how hard it is to find good, hardworking people. Continue being the exception. It will take you places unimagined.

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5️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ Finally! People tell you the road to 100 followers is hard. For me, going from 400 to 500. It was a freaking rollercoaster. Loops filled with emotion. Sharp turns of "I'm doing this". Sudden breaks of "What am I to do?" Gaining speed after deciding "Screw the rules".

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1 year

It's happening! My first Space! Co-hosting it with the amazing @nadiatidona1 . Want to hear Nadia's Italian and my Dutch accent and learn what journaling can do for you personally AND for your business, then you HAVE to be there. HAVE. See you there?

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@MelissaHottinga

1 year

Sitting and wishing. It's something a lot of writers deal with. They sit down. Pen in hand. Fingers on their keyboard. Then they start thinking. Or actually... Overthinking. What to write about. How to write about it. Before a single word hits the paper, they already...

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10 months

Don't adjust your life to X. Let X adjust to YOUR life. Post WHAT you want. WHEN you want. For WHO you want. Regardless of the algorithm. It MIGHT take you more time to build a large following BUT... ...the foundation on which you build will be much stronger. AND... Even

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@MelissaHottinga

1 year

Don't do it. Don't let this life that's been gifted to you go to waste. Don't show up as a miniature version of yourself. Don't come to the end of your life with the fire still burning inside of you. Stop playing games. Time is now.

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@MelissaHottinga

1 year

Emotions. All of them. Just by being active here. You know what I'm talking about, don't you? The lows. The highs. The doubts. The excitement. It's part of the journey. What's not is becoming a stat in the 'inactive accounts' data of Twitter. Keep going! 💪

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@MelissaHottinga

1 year

"Copy what's working" Don't. It's stopping your creative flow. And it puts all of us in an echo chamber. Instead, focus on posts that inspire you. They inspired you because they reminded you of something. Something of your past. Present. Future. Write about that something.

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@MelissaHottinga

1 year

People see the glory but they don't know the story... But I want to know. What's your story? Let me get to know you. Understand you. Where you're coming from. Learn about your background. Your struggles & wins in life. Your passions. Dreams. Tell me! I'm all ears.

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@MelissaHottinga

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@MelissaHottinga

1 year

My dad is a very successful entrepreneur. The best in his field. That didn't just happen. 18 Business lessons I learned from him: 1. Stay curious. 2. Keep investing. 3. Put in the hours. 4. Keep innovating. 5. Know your numbers. 6. Take calculated risks.

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@MelissaHottinga

1 year

It's actually happening. The feeling you get when... It's actually happening. All that you've been longing for. Dreaming of. It's actually happening. Everything you've been waiting for. Everything you've always known was for you. The life. The one that was always...

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@MelissaHottinga

10 months

38. The number of years I celebrated yesterday. 38 years of rule breaking. Of not conforming to what is... ...required. ...expected. ...demanded. It's been a journey. Not an easy one. But... Disregarding truth was never an option. It led me to become the person I am

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@MelissaHottinga

10 months

"The chances of you becoming pregnant naturally are really small". It's what the gyneacologist told me back in 2011. See, I have PCOS and an almost non-existent period. To be honest, I knew it wasn't how it was supposed to be but I chose to look at the bright side of things ➡️

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@MelissaHottinga

1 year

My 9 year old son Santi was convinced he wasn't creative. Heck, he even convinced me! He thought it was just his little brother who was gifted with it. But when we moved to Aruba 5 months ago, Santi had to start a new school and things changed. All it took was...

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@MelissaHottinga

10 months

"Let me get straight to the point." Is the new: "How's your Twitter journey going?"

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@MelissaHottinga

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@MelissaHottinga

1 year

Did you know? Butterfly eggs can only survive if they are layed on THEIR specific host plant. If the eggs are layed on a different one they won't survive. Why would you care? Because it applies to us as well. If WE lay our "eggs" on a different "host plant" we won't...

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@MelissaHottinga

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@MelissaHottinga

1 year

Am I 100% happy with this video? Not even close. Do I think it's good enough? Of course! The most important question is: should I even care? No, not at all. Why? Because it's my first video on here. AND... Because it's about the message. NOT the messenger.

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@MelissaHottinga

1 year

My resume makes 0 sense. BUT... It is a reflection of what I believe life should be ➡️ an aligned adventure. This is the path I took: 7-7 ⬇️ Shoe design biz ⬇️ Stay-at-home mom ⬇️ Coaching biz ⬇️ Freelancer ⬇️ Contractor ⬇️ 2x 9-5 ⬇️ 2x biz + Building online biz + Waiting

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@MelissaHottinga

11 months

Act as if you're already making the impact that you were meant to make here. Ask yourself: What would I do if I got to that place? What would I stop doing? What would I start doing? How much time would I spend on here? The answers to them is what you need to start doing TODAY.

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@MelissaHottinga

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@MelissaHottinga

11 months

Thinking about how to go viral? 🛑 STOP The moment you start creating content with this end-result in mind... ...is the exact moment you start losing yourself.

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