Hi ,

my name is Shoden and I am a course hoarder.

(This is where you say "Hi Shoden" like we're in some kind of Coursaholics Anonymous meeting 😅)

If you're in my list, and you're reading this right now. There's a 43% chance that you're a course hoarder too.

Let me tell you something I've never publicly admitted before - I've spent over 7 figures on courses and programs over my freelancing journey.

SEVEN. FRICKIN. FIGURES.

I recently used AI to extract and interpret all my course purchases over the years, and napa-mura ako. This was just from tracked email records. Para akong na-sampal ng ghost pera lol.

From basic Domestika and Skillshare courses and fly-by-night FB impulse buys from Pinoy course creators na typically hundreds of pesos lang, to Udemy and other small courses worth a few thousand pesos... to high-ticket mentorship programs worth several hundred thousand - name it, I probably have it.

Marketing? Check. Copywriting? Checkity-check. Video Ads? You betcha. Video strategy? Double betcha. Business systems? Chak! Leadership? Chook! Mindset and Personal development? Check, check, check! 

Akala mo inventory ng online seller ng Shopee ang learning library ko. 😅

And you know what's the funny (actually kind of sad) part? I've only ever completed maybe 35% of them.

*cue collective gasps from Coursaholics Anonymous members*

Now don't get me wrong - investing in education isn't bad. In fact, a good number of these courses literally changed my life and business. Some I ROI'd within days or weeks of implementing. Others led to clients without even finishing the course (was just there for the network!).

Some made more than 100X++ ROI that made up for the duds, and others still keep making money for me years after taking them. Kinda like real life investments din: most were meh, a number were regurgitated trash, but a few were stand out hits.

But... (yes, there's always a pero)

There's a huge difference between investing in education and hoarding courses like they're limited edition Pokemon cards (which are pure collector's items).

Here's what I've learned the hard way about maximizing course investments:

1. The "One at a Time" Rule

  - Finish what's on your plate before getting seconds

  - Set a deadline for completion (I used to never set deadlines, uggh)

  - Actually block time for studying (revolutionary concept, no?)

2. Implementation Is Everything

  - Take action on EACH module before moving forward

  - Document your progress (show your work!)

  - Small wins build momentum - you need this lalo na kung mahaba yung course, so find small things to celebrate.

3. Accountability Is Key

  - Join implementation pods

  - Share your progress (doesn't have to be public)

  - Find an accountability buddy sa same course (or only buy courses with an accountability component)

4. The Priority Check

  Before buying ask yourself:

  - Do I have time for this RIGHT NOW?

  - Does this solve my CURRENT biggest problem?

  - Will I actually implement this within the next 30 days?

Also remember na:

Courses Have Expiration Dates

Just like milk in your fridge, courses can go stale. I had a YouTube growth strategy course that became obsolete within months due to algorithm changes. Another course I taught became irrelevant within 90 days thanks to ChatGPT. Buti na lang course creator din ako so I've been able to utilize this trend to my advantage.

Your Time is Your Most Precious Resource

All those courses sitting in your hard drive? They're not just costing you money – they're creating mental clutter and decision fatigue. This is what most people don't realize. Kala nila it's just more fun to have all that baggage and untapped potential collecting dust.

It's grating on your brain kaya.

If you're like me and already have a course library bigger than National, here's your action plan:

1. Audit your courses (create a spreadsheet of everything you own, use my template and just make a copy)

2. Pick ONE that aligns with your current biggest challenge

3. Be ruthless: Archive anything you haven't touched in 6+ months

4. Schedule specific "deep work" time for implementation

5. No new courses until you've implemented your current one

Remember, , the most expensive course is the one you never use.

Shoden "Still Tempted by Shiny Objects but recovering na" San

P.S. Seriously though, what's one course you already have that, if implemented fully, could make the biggest impact on your freelancing business right now?

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