🧠 You’re Creating Too Much (And Earning Too Little)


I don’t know if it’s just me, but you know how leftover pizza tastes even better the next morning once it’s reheated just right?

Could be just me, but I doubt it.

Anyway, that’s what updating your old content feels like. It’s not about starting from scratch. It’s about polishing what already works.

Most beginners keep chasing new ideas, thinking that’s how growth happens.

But smart people? They revisit their old posts, improve them, and watch the results climb again and again.

This is how it’s done:

➡️ #1: Find what’s already working

Check your analytics: Google Analytics, Pinterest, Instagram, or wherever you track stuff. Look for posts that almost rank high or still bring traffic. That’s where the magic hides.

➡️ #2: Update, don’t rewrite

Add new examples, fix outdated info, refresh links, or improve SEO. Even small edits can help people find you again.

➡️ #3: Give it a new life

Turn that post into a short video, thread, or carousel. Then reshare it. You’ll reach people who missed it the first time.

If you want to learn more about repurposing your best work, I’ve shared some easy steps here. Take a look.

➡️ #4: Track your bump

After a few weeks, check traffic or engagement. You’ll often see it rise without creating anything new.

Refreshing, or I’d say repurposing, content isn’t lazy. It’s smart. You’ve already done the hard work.

Not kidding, I’m still thinking about how that pizza somehow tasted better. Maybe it’s because I used a pan to reheat it, ’cause our microwave… yeah, it’s not working.

Stay curious,

Minosh.

P.S. While planning to give your old content a second life, see how Pinterest could fit your business here.

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