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Discover our new English Bootcamp, ChatGPT skill hacks, hashtag strategies & the portfolio trick that lands clients—all in this week's quick-read newsletter! 🚀

The Weekly Digest

Create your Career Assessment Map!

Map Your Strengths & Gaps for Strategic Growth 🧭

Knowing exactly where you stand is the first step toward career advancement. Most freelancers and content creators skip this crucial self-assessment phase—and wonder why they're not seeing faster progress.

Strategic career development isn't about improving randomly; it's about identifying your unique strengths and specific gaps, then creating a targeted plan to leverage both.

Your 30-Minute Career Assessment Framework:

1. Skills Inventory Audit

Grab a sheet of paper and create three columns: "Expert," "Competent," and "Beginner." Ruthlessly categorize every skill you use professionally. Be brutally honest—this isn't for public consumption.

The insight: Most freelancers discover they're spreading themselves too thin across too many "competent" skills instead of doubling down on potential "expert" areas that command premium rates.

2. Feedback Pattern Analysis

Review the last 5-10 pieces of feedback you've received from clients, colleagues, or teachers. Look for recurring themes—both positive ("You're amazing at simplifying complex topics") and constructive ("The visuals could be stronger").

The insight: External perspectives often highlight blind spots you can't see yourself. The patterns matter more than individual comments.

3. Market Gap Identification

List 3-5 professionals in your field whom you admire. Study their work, offerings, and positioning. What specific skills or approaches do they demonstrate that you currently lack?

The insight: This isn't about comparison—it's about identifying specific, marketable skills with proven demand that you can systematically develop.

4. Forward-Facing Focus

Finally, identify ONE strength to leverage and ONE gap to address in the next 90 days. This focused approach prevents the overwhelm of trying to improve everything simultaneously.

The insight: Career development is a marathon, not a sprint. By focusing on just two areas, you'll make measurable progress rather than spinning your wheels.

This assessment isn't just for beginners—the most successful members of our community revisit this process quarterly to stay aligned with evolving markets and opportunities. Remember: your career growth compounds when your self-awareness does too.

Let’s Kick Your English To Shape

Just Launched: Your Personal Path to English Mastery 🏆

For questions, DM me (Chris Madden) or email [email protected]. Join our Skool Community at this link.

Today’s Good Future Tip!

Turn English into your competitive edge 🗡️

Your Secret Weapon in Tech and Social Media ⚔️

In today's digital economy, solid English skills aren't just nice to have—they're your ticket to the global marketplace, especially in tech and social media.

Why does this matter now more than ever? The freelance revolution has transformed how work happens. While local companies might overlook minor language issues, international clients who pay premium rates expect polished communication.

When you're competing against talent from around the world, your English proficiency becomes your competitive edge.

The real-world payoff:

Higher-Paying Clients

Freelance platforms like Upwork and Fiverr show that freelancers with excellent English command 20-30% higher rates across all categories.

Tech Industry Access

From coding to UX design, the documentation, collaboration tools, and industry terminology operate primarily in English. Even if your technical skills are outstanding, communication barriers can limit your career ceiling.

Content Creation Opportunities

The highest-paying sponsored content deals go to creators who can communicate effectively with international brands. A single grammar mistake in a pitch email can cost you thousands in lost opportunities.

Remote Work Revolution

Companies hiring remotely want team members who can jump into Slack conversations, video calls, and documentation without language barriers slowing down productivity.

The bottom line? Investing in your English skills isn't just about personal growth—it's a strategic career move with measurable financial returns. Whether you're coding, designing, writing, or building a personal brand, communication excellence pays dividends.

Your AI Tip

Ask AI to Write the Perfect Prompt: The Meta-Prompt Technique 🤖

Not sure how to get the results you want from ChatGPT? Try this meta-prompt technique that leverages AI to create the perfect prompt for your specific needs!

Instead of struggling to craft the perfect instructions, simply ask ChatGPT to create a prompt for you based on your desired outcome. This "prompt about prompts" approach cuts through the frustration of not knowing exactly what to ask.

How to use the meta-prompt technique:

For content creation

Write me a prompt that would generate a compelling case study for a social media management service that highlights measurable ROI.

For learning materials

Create a prompt that would generate a step-by-step tutorial on analyzing website traffic data for someone with basic Excel skills.

For business planning

Design a prompt that would help me create a detailed 90-day launch plan for my freelance graphic design business.

The beauty of this approach is that it becomes a collaborative process. The AI will create a detailed prompt, which you can then modify or use as-is to get your actual result. It's like having an AI expert help you communicate with... the same AI!

This technique is particularly valuable for freelancers who need to create diverse content types or learn new skills quickly. By outsourcing the "how to ask" problem, you can focus on evaluating and refining the results.

Class Announcement 📚

Future-proof your freelancing career! 🗓️

Get ready to level up your skills with these upcoming events designed specifically for ambitious language learners and freelancers.

Whether you're looking to polish your conversation skills or dive deeper into specific English challenges, we've got you covered! Get ready to jump into these awesome events! 🎉

This section could have YOU!

• YOUR schedule, YOUR rules!

• Teach about YOUR specialty!

• We have openings for ESL Teachers, language specialists, and subject matter experts who want to teach about their trade in the EZ English Club! If you’re interested, check out our Skool and DM me!

Open Positions Available‼️

We have OPEN POSITIONS available!

Let’s reach your Good Future! APPLY NOW! 🏆

Our team is expanding! I’m always on the lookout for talent who can contribute in the following areas:

• 📷 Video Editors: Do you enjoy creating and editing clips? Join our team of highly-skilled editors!

• 📱 Social Media Managers: Do you know your way around social media platforms and mastering algorithms? You’re gonna have a lot of fun with us! 

• 😁 Content Creators: Do you have an idea for a channel that can become a viral hit? Let’s talk about making it a part of the Good Future Network!

How can I apply?

Just join EZ English Club at Skool and send a message to me, Chris Madden.

Thank you for being part of the Good Future Club this week! Remember, consistent small steps lead to remarkable progress over time.

See you next week!

Sincerely,

- Chris Madden
Founder & Community Leader
Good Future LLC