G'day G'day friends,

I celebrated my 31st birthday a few weeks ago.

With some nudging, I decided to host a dinner in Bali.

I had the idea to hire a photographer and videographer.

A bit extra?

Maybe.

I felt a bit silly on the night with two cameras following me around.

But the results were awesome.

At the end of the night, I had a bunch of b-roll video and photos.

My editor then created a short video and edited photos.

I shared them with everyone that attended.

People loved it.

I could share the memory with my friends and family back in Melbourne.

Even a few weeks on, I realized how special that day was.

I can watch the video and relive the memory of the night.

But this applies to more than just a birthday dinner.

I wish I documented my solopreneur journey back when I started my first business.

I wish I talked to the camera at the exact moment I quit my 9-5 job.

I wish I documented the struggles I was going through at the time.

While I’ve been writing for 7 years, video captures more than words ever could.

This is the big bet I’m making in 2026.

Video and audio content.

I’ll never stop writing.

But I want to push myself to the next level.

I’ll be learning the skills of video and audio content.

This is what my bet looks like in 2026.

1/ Hiring a videographer and photographer to come to events with me.

2/ Investing in building workflows, software, and infrastructure for video content.

3/ Getting the help of a video-first content creator to see how I can learn from them.

The random b-roll and photos I capture will become future sales assets.

Imagine if you could listen to your thoughts and mindset a few years ago.

Your journey as a solopreneur moves quick.

Be sure to stop, document, and reflect on your experience.

P.S - Here’s the birthday video.​

Let’s Launch Together,

Michael “self-documentary” Lim.

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