Episode
#287: Dakota Robertson – Overcoming Loss, Going Viral, & Elon's Twitter
1:17:16
Published: Mon Dec 12 2022
Description
Dakota Robertson is a writer and entrepreneur. He’s built a 100,000+ person audience on both Twitter and Instagram in less than two years. But what’s even crazier is how his upbringing has shaped him to create this reality. In this conversation, we spoke about how growing up without a father has shaped him, how to be a better writer, and what he’d recommend to other entrepreneurs just getting started online. He even called this the greatest podcast he’s ever done. Timestamps: (0:00) Intro (2:31) Writing Instead of Fitness Business (8:01) What Makes For A Great Writer (10:00) Genesis (13:19) Therapy (17:32) Caring For Parents (24:12) Dakota’s Biggest Regret (28:22) Healing After Losing Someone You Love (34:02) Making Money (41:10) Growing Fast On Social (46:01) Sponsored Threads (47:50) Elon Buying Twitter (50:40) Deciding Where To Publish (53:49) Context Switching (57:01) I Write Tweets For A Living (59:30) Wildest Moments From Gaining Attention (1:02:45) Advice (1:03:57) Long Term Games (1:05:01) Going Abroad (1:12:30) Dropping Out Of College (1:14:29) Challenge - Dakota’s Links Twitter: https://twitter.com/WrongsToWrite Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dkotarobertson/ - Resources Mentioned Writing Tools by Roy Peter Clark – https://www.amazon.com/Writing-Tools-Essential-Strategies-Writer/dp/0316014990 Ca$hvertising by Drew Whitman – https://www.amazon.com/CA-HVERTISING-Ad-Agency-Psychology-Anything/dp/1601630328 Awareness by Anthony de Mello – https://www.amazon.com/Awareness-Opportunities-Reality-Anthony-Mello/dp/0385249373 Meditations by Marcus Aurelius – https://www.amazon.com/Meditations-New-Translation-Marcus-Aurelius/dp/0812968255 - SPONSOR: This episode is brought to you by My First Million. This is the podcast that I listen to and recommend whenever I want to learn more about business, technology, or the future. Sam Parr and Shaan Puri are hilarious, informative, and interesting. Check it out: https://link.chtbl.com/MFM?sid=Danny-Miranda - My Links ✉️ Newsletter: https://dannymiranda.substack.com 🎙 Podcast: https://anchor.fm/dannymiranda 🎥 YouTube: https://youtube.com/dannymiranda 🐣 Twitter: https://twitter.com/heydannymiranda 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/heydannymiranda 🕺 TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@heydannymiranda
Chapters
Dakota Robertson, a writer and entrepreneur with a 100,000 person social media audience, shares his story on the My First Million podcast.
00:00 - 01:39 (01:39)
Summary
Dakota Robertson, a writer and entrepreneur with a 100,000 person social media audience, shares his story on the My First Million podcast. The episode covers Robertson's background, how he improved his writing, and his advice for beginner entrepreneurs.
Episode#287: Dakota Robertson – Overcoming Loss, Going Viral, & Elon's Twitter
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
Dakota discusses his desire to be a "renaissance man" and try his hand at various skills including fitness and writing, as well as his decision to focus on fitness due to his already established knowledge and skill in that area.
01:39 - 15:33 (13:53)
Summary
Dakota discusses his desire to be a "renaissance man" and try his hand at various skills including fitness and writing, as well as his decision to focus on fitness due to his already established knowledge and skill in that area. He also advocates for the benefits of talking to someone about mental health regardless of any stigma.
Episode#287: Dakota Robertson – Overcoming Loss, Going Viral, & Elon's Twitter
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
The speaker shares their thoughts on finding the right therapist and not relying on family members for emotional support.
15:33 - 19:53 (04:20)
Summary
The speaker shares their thoughts on finding the right therapist and not relying on family members for emotional support. They suggest using Psychology Today's low-cost directory as a resource for finding therapists.
Episode#287: Dakota Robertson – Overcoming Loss, Going Viral, & Elon's Twitter
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
The speaker shares their experience of watching someone they knew go down a dark path due to a lack of purpose and their attempts to help them overcome it.
19:53 - 24:30 (04:36)
Summary
The speaker shares their experience of watching someone they knew go down a dark path due to a lack of purpose and their attempts to help them overcome it.
Episode#287: Dakota Robertson – Overcoming Loss, Going Viral, & Elon's Twitter
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
The speaker acknowledges the difficulty men face in reaching out for support during challenging times and encourages them to communicate with friends or family.
24:30 - 31:28 (06:57)
Summary
The speaker acknowledges the difficulty men face in reaching out for support during challenging times and encourages them to communicate with friends or family. The speaker also expresses admiration for someone who has found peace while discussing difficult personal experiences.
Episode#287: Dakota Robertson – Overcoming Loss, Going Viral, & Elon's Twitter
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
The speaker shares their belief that consistent investing is a key factor in achieving success, whether it be in business, working out, or investing in crypto.
31:28 - 39:16 (07:47)
Summary
The speaker shares their belief that consistent investing is a key factor in achieving success, whether it be in business, working out, or investing in crypto. The speaker also expresses how they turned to the money Twitter scene, where they learned from experienced individuals about investing in crypto during a time when many people were skeptical about it.
Episode#287: Dakota Robertson – Overcoming Loss, Going Viral, & Elon's Twitter
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
The speaker shares their personal strategy for cryptocurrency investment, including taking profits at 10-20% gains and consistently tweeting to gain followers.
39:16 - 46:12 (06:56)
Summary
The speaker shares their personal strategy for cryptocurrency investment, including taking profits at 10-20% gains and consistently tweeting to gain followers. They caution against selling all at once and emphasize the importance of trying new approaches when necessary.
Episode#287: Dakota Robertson – Overcoming Loss, Going Viral, & Elon's Twitter
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
In this podcast episode, the guest talks about the growing trend of sponsored threads and content on social media.
46:12 - 56:42 (10:29)
Summary
In this podcast episode, the guest talks about the growing trend of sponsored threads and content on social media. They also discuss the benefits of partnering with businesses for social media growth.
Episode#287: Dakota Robertson – Overcoming Loss, Going Viral, & Elon's Twitter
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
The speaker discusses the opportunities that can come from building a social media profile, including connecting with celebrities and entrepreneurs.
56:42 - 1:03:16 (06:34)
Summary
The speaker discusses the opportunities that can come from building a social media profile, including connecting with celebrities and entrepreneurs.
Episode#287: Dakota Robertson – Overcoming Loss, Going Viral, & Elon's Twitter
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
Focus on trying new things and playing to your strengths with integrity to slowly hone in on what you like and find success in the long-term game.
1:03:16 - 1:10:30 (07:13)
Summary
Focus on trying new things and playing to your strengths with integrity to slowly hone in on what you like and find success in the long-term game. Traveling and exploring the world may benefit you more than reading a hundred self-help books.
Episode#287: Dakota Robertson – Overcoming Loss, Going Viral, & Elon's Twitter
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
The podcast discusses how starting a business online can lead to endless and exciting ventures.
1:10:30 - 1:17:13 (06:43)
Summary
The podcast discusses how starting a business online can lead to endless and exciting ventures. It is vital to surround oneself with a supportive group of people to succeed.