In this episode, we explore the concept of Yearly Themes, a flexible productivity principle popularized by CGP Grey and the Cortex Podcast.

Instead of setting rigid goals (like "go to the gym every day") that shatter the moment you miss one, a Theme acts as a compass to help you "steer the ship". We discuss why themes are superior for habit forming, how to conduct a Year in Review, and why we are pivoting our creator businesses in 2026.

We also dive deep into the reality of building a creator product versus a community, and why the "marketing funnel" is better visualized as a series of opulent rooms.

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During the editing I realized I missed two lessons.By embracing imperfections I found peace with that and instead of re-recording them you can read find out what I left out in the newsletter: newsletter.orbitforcreators.com/Connect with me onLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/vfarkasch/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/orbitforcreators/Music from Uppbeat https://share.uppbeat.io/orbit-for-creatorsSubtitles made with Magic Subtitles https://www.mralextech.com/magicsubtitle/2tj0zThumbnail tested on on ClickPilot https://clickpilot.app?aff=nDNrpChapters0:00 25 Lessons1:10 Live an interesting Life1:59 Audience over revenue3:39 Systems over outcomes4:35 Simplify5:34 The power of reflection6:24 Think on paper7:59 Pick the right ideas9:13 Focus on one thing10:39 Be clear, not clever12:16 Research connects 12:50 The story is just the beginning14:01 Don’t edit and publish15:56 Long-form is an investment16:49 Metrics are meaningless17:53 Host events or content18:50 Bring people to YouTube19:32 Curate your feed19:45 Captain your own ship20:49 Discovering the tagline21:39 Community takes commitment24:21 Movement is essential24:42 What is real25:39 Forget the algorithm

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0:00 Intro2:39 Making Niche Topic Interesting to Millions4:29 How to you test ideas? 9:37 When did you start seeing success? 13:17 How do you build for failure? 16:40 The power of community17:56 Is it still possible to become a YouTuber today? 21:23 What does Success look like?

Find Mia on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/mia-zimonjic/My IG https://www.instagram.com/orbitforcreators/My LI https://www.linkedin.com/in/vfarkasch/Music from Uppbeat https://share.uppbeat.io/orbit-for-creatorsSubtitles made with Magic Subtitles https://www.mralextech.com/magicsubtitle/2tj0zThumbnail improved on ClickPilot https://clickpilot.app?aff=nDNrp0:00 Intro1:08 Why research matters3:04 How do you research4:22 Lessons from  ⁨@ColinandSamir⁩  6:24 Researching for  ⁨@DodfordYT⁩  9:52 Researching for  ⁨@digspaghetti⁩  14:27 Podcast Guest Selection15:50 Lessons from Patreon16:53 When should you start a Patreon18:57 Is there still space for art on YouTube22:13 What does success look like for you

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0:00 Intro

1:00 Starting after 2 years of doubt

5:10 How did you develop your style?

6:09 Ariel's Inflection Point

10:48 The emotional rollercoaster of being a creators

13:15 The big community project

16:42 Making and documenting projects

22:35 Creating in English or French?

26:05 Advice to get unstuck

31:41 What is success?

Catch the full episode on Rethinking Podcasting - https://rethinkingpodcasting.com/and learn more about Matthew Bliss - https://www.mbpod.com/My IG https://www.instagram.com/orbitforcreators/My LI https://www.linkedin.com/in/vfarkasch/Music from Uppbeat https://share.uppbeat.io/orbit-for-creatorsSubtitles made with Magic Subtitles https://www.mralextech.com/magicsubtitle/2tj0zThumbnail improved on ClickPilot https://clickpilot.app?aff=nDNrpChapters0:00 Orbit x Rethinking Podcasting0:54 What was the Foundation?3:03 How did it evolve in season 2?6:39 Testing new styles in season 38:38 Reflecting on success as a podcaster12:18 Should you start a podcast in 2026?15:15 Packaging Podcasts19:02 Why you need a Newsletter24:19 A dialogue about reflections29:41 Whats next for your show? 33:07 Advice on starting a podcast in 2026

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heck out Magic Subtitles - https://www.mralextech.com/magicsubtitle/2tj0zHave Shorts helped your channel grow, or just drained your energy? Drop your take in the comments.I know shorts can get you views. They might even get you subscribers.But here’s the real question: are they helping you build an audience — or are you just feeding the algorithm?In this video, I dive into the Shorts dilemma with insights from creators and managers who’ve seen both sides: explosive growth, reputation risks, and burnout. You’ll hear why some creators refuse to touch Shorts, why others swear by them, and what I’ve learned through my own experiments.If you’ve ever wondered whether Shorts are worth your time, this will give you the clarity you need.0:00 The Shorts Dilemma0:53 Common Wisdom1:50 What Creators Say4:54 Temptation of Virality6:36 Do Shorts Convert?7:20 Starting an Experiment9:20 Tool or Distraction