Are you chasing "overnight success" and feeling burned out? This episode reveals why profitability for course creators is a marathon, not a sprint. Discover the mindset shifts that transform setbacks into strengths, turning your "right now" into the training ground for long-term, sustainable success.

Learn how to:

• Embrace the "Marathon Mindset": Understand why Bill Gates was right and how long-term persistence unlocks true profitability.
• Shift your definition of success: Look beyond just revenue numbers and celebrate broader metrics of growth and impact.
• Say no to destructive comparison: Turn judgment into a tool for identifying gaps and fostering your unique growth path.

Weekly Action Item:

• Redefine Your Success Metrics: Take time this week to define what "success" means for your course creation journey, beyond just financial targets. What non-financial wins will you celebrate?
• Identify Your Next Step: Instead of comparing yourself to others, pinpoint one specific gap in your business or skills. Then, take one small action this week to address it.
• Connect with Others: Consider reaching out to a mentor or peer who is slightly ahead of you, but still relatable, for support or a conversation.

Time Stamps:

• 0:00 – Introduction: Profitability is a journey, not a finish line
• 1:47 – Embracing the Long Game of Course Creation (Lindsey Stirling’s story)
• 4:19 – Three Shifts to Thrive on the Road to Profitability
• 4:19 – Shift 1: Success is Something We Grow Into (Your Training Ground)
• 6:24 – Shift 2: Redefine Success – Beyond the Revenue Numbers
• 8:36 – Shift 3: Say No to Comparison – Turning Judgment into Growth
• 10:00 – Action Item: Embrace Your Marathon, Drive Your Progress
• 11:30 – Closing Thoughts & Where to Go Next

Show Resources:

• Check out all podcast episodes and full transcripts (www.digitalcoursecreatorguide.com/podcast)
• Follow me on Facebook (facebook.com/digitalcoursecreatorguide) and on Instagram (instagram.com/digitalcoursecreatorguide) for daily tips and ideas

Work With Dr. Moira:

• Join Office Hours for support and mentoring to get your digital course done. (https://digitalcourse.pro/Office-Hours)
• Make sure that your content is accessible with The Accessibility Mini Course for Online Creators. (https://digitalcourse.pro/accessibility)

Why do some courses feel flat while others are magnetic? The secret is storytelling! This episode reveals how to use stories as your secret weapon to turn information into transformation, connecting deeply with your students and making your course unforgettable.

Learn how to:

• Make your stories relatable: Balance your voice with universal experiences to build immediate trust and inclusivity.
• Practice strategic storytelling: Learn where and when to use stories for maximum impact without overwhelming your audience.
• Master the beginning, middle, and end: Structure your narratives to ensure clarity and actionable lessons for your students.

Weekly Action Item:

• Review Your Content: Go through an existing course module or brainstorm for a new one. Identify one or two places where you can make your stories more relatable or strategically place a powerful story that illustrates a key concept.
• Structure Your Stories: Practice crafting a short story with a clear beginning, middle, and end. Try "dropping in" directly to the story without saying "I'm going to tell you a story."
• Get Connected with Me: Share a story you've crafted or a challenge you're facing with storytelling in your course content! I'd love to celebrate your progress or offer feedback.

Time Stamps:

Concise Key Timestamps for Show Notes

• 0:00 — Why storytelling is essential in course creation
• 1:37 — The impact of stories on learning and engagement
• 4:27 — How to make your stories relatable and inclusive
• 7:46 — Structuring stories for clarity: beginning, middle, end
• 13:00 — Action steps for improving your course stories
• 18:32 — Outro and next steps

Show Resources:

• Check out all podcast episodes and full transcripts (www.digitalcoursecreatorguide.com/podcast)
• Follow me on Facebook (facebook.com/digitalcoursecreatorguide) and on Instagram (instagram.com/digitalcoursecreatorguide) for daily tips and ideas

Work With Dr. Moira:

• Join Office Hours for support and mentoring to get your digital course done. (https://digitalcourse.pro/Office-Hours)
• Make sure that your content is accessible with The Accessibility Mini Course for Online Creators. (https://digitalcourse.pro/accessibility)

Are your course worksheets just glorified notes, or are they driving real transformation? This episode reveals why intentional workbooks are the secret to boosting student success and creating "wow" moments. Learn how to design resources that turn passive learning into active application and lasting impact.

Learn how to:

• Move beyond generic follow-alongs: Design workbooks that dive deep with outcome-aligned, probing questions.
• Vary activity types for engagement: Encourage both reflection and immediate action with diverse prompts and tangible takeaways.
• Design for feedback and accessibility: Ensure your resources are user-friendly and continuously improved based on student needs.

Weekly Action Item:

• Review Your Resources: Take a moment to audit an existing course workbook or plan for your next one. Are you creating generic follow-alongs, or are you designing deep, outcome-aligned, varied, and accessible workbooks?
• Add Probing Questions: For one section of your workbook, replace simple content restatement with 3-5 probing questions that encourage deep introspection and application.
• Plan for Feedback: Decide how you'll gather feedback on your workbooks/resources (e.g., a simple survey question, a specific prompt).

Time Stamps:

• 00:00 — Introduction: The Importance of Workbooks
• 01:19 — Show Intro & Welcome
• 01:41 — Why Workbooks Matter & Common Pitfalls
• 06:43 — Three Steps to Transformative Workbooks
• 18:03 — Designing for Feedback & Accessibility
• 20:50 — Final Thoughts & Call to Action

Show Resources:

• Check out all podcast episodes and full transcripts (www.digitalcoursecreatorguide.com/podcast)
• Follow me on Facebook (facebook.com/digitalcoursecreatorguide) and on Instagram (instagram.com/digitalcoursecreatorguide) for daily tips and ideas

Work With Dr. Moira:

• Join Office Hours for support and mentoring to get your digital course done. (https://digitalcourse.pro/Office-Hours)
• Make sure that your content is accessible with The Accessibility Mini Course for Online Creators. (https://digitalcourse.pro/accessibility)