What if success isn’t just about working hard, but about creating your own opportunities?
Today we’re here with teen phenom and author of the new book, You Can Just Do Things, Jay Yang. I met Jay last year through our friend and past guest of the show, Noah Kagan.
At 17, Jay sent Noah Kagan, founder of AppSumo, a 19-page pitch deck breaking down gaps in his social media and email marketing—and how to fix them. That landed him a role as Head of Content, where he led social media campaigns, including the one that made Million Dollar Weekend a New York Times bestseller.
In the following months, Jay went ahead and wrote and published and launched a book himself. I love the gumption.
Building six-figure brands before he could legally drink, Jay is all about taking action, and what he has to say is worth a close listen.
Your procrastination and excuses don’t stand a chance.
Before we get to the interview, I want give a quick thank you to all of you who have reached out with well-wishes.
(In case you missed the last episode, early this summer I was seriously injured in a high-speed hit-and-run. I’m still recovering from a gnarly concussion, herniated discs, and ligament damage. The other driver fled, but I’m grateful to have a team of Docs and Pros helping me recover. I’m making good progress with physical and balance therapy and I’ll keep you all updated.)
On this episode with the prodigal Jay Yang, you’ll discover:
How to balance deep work with constant demands of influencer culture
Why mastering the art of cold outreach can be a superpower, especially for introverts
What skill stacks will be most relevant in an increasingly unpredictable future
Why talent doesn’t matter if you don’t have the courage to fight for the opportunity to share it with the world
And much more…
You can find Jay’s work on his website, and his new book, You Can Just Do Things is available now.
What do you think of Jay’s approach to life? Leave a comment below!
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