Sunday Sum - 1st January 2023

Hey , Happy New Year!

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And welcome back to

The Sunday Summary

, a collection of insights and my behind the scenes from the past week.

🌴 I'm considering time away from the taxiThe biggest distraction from my effectiveness on YouTube is... working in the taxi. The biggest distraction from working in the taxi... you guessed it.  YouTube.Most of my weeks are incomplete sprints of trying to get a video over the line, and somehow managing to; get out in the cab, cover my costs, and have something to show for it.  I love both lines of work, but being pulled in both directions isn't leading to the best outcomes in either.  I have a lot more than just "YouTube" that I want to get on with, such as my next book (currently in scraps in various word documents, clue... it's taxi related). The past week conjured images of being a digital nomad for a month or so. Being able to quietly work away remotely on my laptop in a distant land to re-establish the most important parts of the channel, and focus on a clear strategy for the channel and associated content going forward. I'd love to hear from you if you've had any experience in travelling to or residing in digital nomad hotspots for any period of time, I'm literally an open book on this.🎁 A Christmas gift I'm loving:Amazon Echo Show 5Big thanks to editor Logan for this. I’m terrible for gifts and did not even realise I had the need for this. This makes you realise how far into the future we are. I’ve got it set-up in the kitchen, cycling through news, my daily schedule, due deliveries, setting timers and playing music.  Other than prime for deliveries, I’ve not delved into the Amazon eco system as I’m fully within Apple, but the fact that this integrates with Apple Music has been a game changer for me.  The Alexa assistant is infinitely better than Siri too!  I’ve only scratched the surface of what this inexpensive device can do.📖 A book I'm devouring:Your Head is a Houseboat: A Chaotic Guide to Mental ClarityA great one to kick off a new year.  Through the use of metaphor and quirky illustrations (paperback highly recommended), this book provides a wonderful look into the chatter that goes on in your brain. I’ve listened to and read a lot on the subject of “mental clutter” but as with any topic, the books that cut through and have a lasting impact are those those that provide the best metaphors or mental cues.  I.e. When for giving up alcohol, it’s one thing to understand that it’s bad for health, but to build mental models that reinforce the negative habits is far more powerful and longer lasting. Hence the choice of a houseboat for this book, this is definitely one to keep on the shelf and go back to time and time again.📺 I'm on TikTok!:Tom the Taxi Driver - TikTokFighting against a strong current (and possibly missing the wave entirely). I’ve decided to upload my shorts to TikTok. Whilst I’m trialling the effectiveness, all of my shorts will be posted on TikTok first and then YouTube a few days after.  So don’t worry if you don’t have or don’t want to download the stupendously addictive TikTok (I don’t blame you, lets create not consume).📺 This week on YouTube:

Being a London Taxi Driver SUCKS!

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Have a great week everyone!

Tom

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