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30 Things I've Learned By 30
This is it. The episode where I reflect on three whole decades of wins, fails, and lessons — ranging from life-changing truths to random, hilarious realizations that hit me like a truck. If you’re a fellow overachiever, procrastinator, or someone just trying to get a grip (same), this one’s for you.
Spoiler: This episode is not 30 minutes, and you knew it wouldn’t be.
TOPICS & TANGENTS
— My YouTube lifestyle girlie era and how it inspired this list
— Why your body can’t tell the difference between nerves and excitement (because science)
— The life-changing power of “If you don’t ask, the answer is always no”
— How I would easily create a whole business around pubic hair design
— “Reach-out” vs. “reached-out-to” friends (you need to know which one you are!)
— Why rejection is just redirection (and why I’ve chosen to make lemonade out of bruised lemons)
— Why eating cheese when you get COVID is the most vile activity on Earth
— There are sooooo many more lessons in this episode — get cozy because it’s packed!
POINT OF THE STORY
What you’re not changing, you’re choosing. We have so much time, and you’re the one holding the pen — you get to choose how your story goes, even when life hands you bruised lemons.
GIVEAWAY
Remember to follow the pod on Instagram @pointofthestorypod and Sara @btlcopy and tag me in your stories for a chance to win your next bean water on me!
Love you, mean it. 🖤
BTL LINKS
— Use code "MILLIONAIRE" for $100 off my website copywriting course.
— Join the Point of the Story community on Slack.
— Leave feedback or episode requests in our Suggestions Box.
— To stay up to date with all things Point of the Story, follow on Instagram and Substack.
— Follow me on Instagram, Threads, and Substack.
— Subscribe to my newsletters Tuesday Table of Contents for one marketing tip, once a week and Millionaire Moment for the insider tea on how I plan to make $1 mil in sales by my 31st birthday.
— Check out my website betweenthelinescopy.com.
OTHER LINKS
— Fable reading app
— Sarah Kleist’s To-Done List
— Xanthe Appleyard’s Leisure Ethic
— Book Recommendation: You Are a Badass at Making Money by Jen Sincero
— Newsletter about the time I figured out the person about to wax my butthole was one of my best friends in middle school
This episode was edited by Adrienne Cruz.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Welcome Back Twice!
04:29 Nerves vs. Excitement
06:30 If You Don't Ask...
09:10 You Can't Force People
10:50 Someone Else's Opinion...
14:40 You're Allowed to Change
16:04 Ditch the Extremes
19:44 You Can Choose Your Mood
22:09 Do What Works For You
24:54 Your Money Mindset Matters
25:58 Tiny Tasks
27:40 If You Think You Can...
28:27 Expensive With Inexpensive
29:11 Swallow the Frog
30:10 Bruised Lemons and Pubic Hair Design
33:18 Boundaries Are Important
35:21 Don't Drink the Poison
37:18 Availability is Not Capacity
39:35 You Don't Always Get Context
40:30 People Aren't Thinking About You
40:51 Nothing is Cringe
41:03 Don't Wait for Monday
42:01 Changed Plans
43:15 You Can't Expect...
44:07 You Can't Date for Potential
45:10 Losing Friends
46:21 Two Types of Friends
48:44 Always Have Snacks
50:24 Rejection is Redirection
51:26 What You're Not Changing...
52:15 Point of the Story
Mentioned in this episode:
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This is it. The episode where I reflect on three whole decades of wins, fails, and lessons — ranging from life-changing truths to random, hilarious realizations that hit me like a truck. If you’re a fellow overachiever, procrastinator, or someone just trying to get a grip (same), this one’s for you.
Spoiler: This episode is not 30 minutes, and you knew it wouldn’t be.
TOPICS & TANGENTS
— My YouTube lifestyle girlie era and how it inspired this list
— Why your body can’t tell the difference between nerves and excitement (because science)
— The life-changing power of “If you don’t ask, the answer is always no”
— How I would easily create a whole business around pubic hair design
— “Reach-out” vs. “reached-out-to” friends (you need to know which one you are!)
— Why rejection is just redirection (and why I’ve chosen to make lemonade out of bruised lemons)
— Why eating cheese when you get COVID is the most vile activity on Earth
— There are sooooo many more lessons in this episode — get cozy because it’s packed!
POINT OF THE STORY
What you’re not changing, you’re choosing. We have so much time, and you’re the one holding the pen — you get to choose how your story goes, even when life hands you bruised lemons.
GIVEAWAY
Remember to follow the pod on Instagram @pointofthestorypod and Sara @btlcopy and tag me in your stories for a chance to win your next bean water on me!
Love you, mean it. 🖤
BTL LINKS
— Use code "MILLIONAIRE" for $100 off my website copywriting course.
— Join the Point of the Story community on Slack.
— Leave feedback or episode requests in our Suggestions Box.
— To stay up to date with all things Point of the Story, follow on Instagram and Substack.
— Follow me on Instagram, Threads, and Substack.
— Subscribe to my newsletters Tuesday Table of Contents for one marketing tip, once a week and Millionaire Moment for the insider tea on how I plan to make $1 mil in sales by my 31st birthday.
— Check out my website betweenthelinescopy.com.
OTHER LINKS
— Fable reading app
— Sarah Kleist’s To-Done List
— Xanthe Appleyard’s Leisure Ethic
— Book Recommendation: You Are a Badass at Making Money by Jen Sincero
— Newsletter about the time I figured out the person about to wax my butthole was one of my best friends in middle school
This episode was edited by Adrienne Cruz.
---
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Welcome Back Twice!
04:29 Nerves vs. Excitement
06:30 If You Don't Ask...
09:10 You Can't Force People
10:50 Someone Else's Opinion...
14:40 You're Allowed to Change
16:04 Ditch the Extremes
19:44 You Can Choose Your Mood
22:09 Do What Works For You
24:54 Your Money Mindset Matters
25:58 Tiny Tasks
27:40 If You Think You Can...
28:27 Expensive With Inexpensive
29:11 Swallow the Frog
30:10 Bruised Lemons and Pubic Hair Design
33:18 Boundaries Are Important
35:21 Don't Drink the Poison
37:18 Availability is Not Capacity
39:35 You Don't Always Get Context
40:30 People Aren't Thinking About You
40:51 Nothing is Cringe
41:03 Don't Wait for Monday
42:01 Changed Plans
43:15 You Can't Expect...
44:07 You Can't Date for Potential
45:10 Losing Friends
46:21 Two Types of Friends
48:44 Always Have Snacks
50:24 Rejection is Redirection
51:26 What You're Not Changing...
52:15 Point of the Story
Mentioned in this episode:
For $31/mo, get FIVE personal story prompts a month for your newsletter!
Sara's Swipe File: A Newsletter Storytelling Subscription
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