- Sales and Marketing go together, but the paths diverge once you know the importance of each function. It is good to get a broad idea of both. You can do some courses on coursera/MooCs, and try to get hands-on with running some marketing campaigns.
- "The Challenger Sale" is a fairly easy and good book to read in general.
- Have a look at SaaStr channel, there are some nuggets there https://www.youtube.com/c/Saastr/videos
All the best. Try out a lot with short feedback loops so that you can course correct suitably. Always respect the customer and their needs.
'more' in terms of value? Then, take a break and roam the world. You can sustain for 2-3 years and do a RTW at a slow-n-steady pace and also make some money in the interim :)
With experience, I have seen that people get the knack for reading what they are interested in and know to understand & appreciate the content on the Web. One need not be easily influenced the thoughts being shared, but form their own opinions after careful examination of the facts.
Skimming content is a desirable skillset to have, especially in the era of information overload. HN is a sinkhole and one can spend hours on it, or selectively chose the topics/comments(to know whats-where) and move on.
Do writers 'actually' follow this kind of a structured process? I thought the ink just flows when in the mood!...atleast that's what happens with me, when I want to write. Else, I need to learn this process.
All the best. Try out a lot with short feedback loops so that you can course correct suitably. Always respect the customer and their needs.