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Mack Collier's avatar

Kevin thank you so much for asking me to participate in the 3X5 Series, it is an honor. I love the unique visuals and branding around it. It’s funny you mentioned the Halftime post, thank you for linking to it. That’s another post that I felt wasn’t done, but I just decided to send it. There’s a consistent pattern on Substack: The posts that I’m not happy with end up being the ones that readers enjoy the most. Maybe that means I am overthinking my content here!

Appreciate this, Kevin. Thank you for being a good friend.

Kevin Kermes's avatar

So glad you said “yes.”

The friction (or resistance) you point out is something we all experience. And, as Steven Pressfield points out, it increases with our love of and connection to what we’re creating.

Often, we misdiagnose it the other way around.

It’s a strong reminder to…

keep going!

Nat Sang's avatar

Mack is THE BEST!! Somehow he found me and I couldn’t imagine Substack without him. He has the gift of making you feel seen and heard! I can’t wait to delve into this. It’s a treat for sure. Hands down the one of best guys on Substack. Worth the paid too.

Kevin Kermes's avatar

Completely agree. Great human being and I’m honored he put us in touch with one another!

Neela 🌶️'s avatar

Love this feature with one of my favoritest people on Substack - It’s not the usual “here are my five growth hacks” nonsense. There’s actual mileage behind the answers.

Happy September Kevin and Mack

Kevin Kermes's avatar

Thank you, Neela.

Mack dropped some serious insights and wisdom in this interview.

Happy September to you too!

And, GREAT piece today - loved it!

Neela 🌶️'s avatar

He did - Thank you, Kevin

Your support means a lot.

Brandi Copeland's avatar

Great feature, Kevin. Loving this series. And Mack, obviously I’m a big fan. Loved getting to know you more and excited to cheer you on towards 1K!

Mack Collier's avatar

Thank you, Brandi. I’m just happy to follow in your footsteps in the 3X5 Napkin Series!

Kevin Kermes's avatar

You guys are going to love who is next :-).

Brandi Copeland's avatar

👀

Kevin Kermes's avatar

Thank you…and you nailed exactly what I’m loving about this series. It’s cool to not only highlight the great work of others, but get to know them a little better in the process.

AI Meets Girlboss 🦩's avatar

Mack is the guy you really want to follow to grow your Substack into something people actually pay for. Great interview, learnt so much about you!🩷🦩

Kaguura Gichuru's avatar

this is such a gem... love the series

Kevin Kermes's avatar

Thank you, Kaguura.

Would love to have you participate!

Kaguura Gichuru's avatar

It would be an honor

Kevin Kermes's avatar

I had a semi-good idea today.

When I publish one of these 3x5 interviews, post the first comment with this question:

"What was your favorite question and why?"

a) it allows us to learn even more about the interviewee.

b) it will help me shape future questions (I want to get really, really good at this).

Since Mack's already published, I figured I'd comment here.

Can't wait to see what you share!

Anita Lacea's avatar

I just love the had written notes! So human! And I learned a few new things about Mack.

Wow, what a powerhouse! Believe me when I say I had no idea when I upgraded to be one of his paid subscribers about his pre-Substack rap sheet!

Does that make me a good judge of character? More like it makes Mack great at creating rapport!