Invest in Yourself Through Cohort Based Online Courses

Overview and honest review of the 7 online courses I've tried.

It's easy to get overwhelmed when you start creating online.

Looking back, I'm surprised I've made it this far without throwing in the towel.

There's so much information on techniques, tools, systems, and hacks.

So many hurdles to overcome, practically and mentally, with little external recognition in the beginning.

Now, 15 months in, I have cobbled together a system that motivates me to write daily, earn money online, send out a bi-monthly newsletter, and engage with online communities on Twitter.

It's been a lengthy process, taking ideas and inspiration from all around me.

One thing is clear: it would have taken me much longer if I had not signed up for cohort-based online courses.

These are interactive online courses where a group of students advances through the material together — in "cohorts" — with hands-on, feedback-based learning at the core. There're live sessions with assignments and feedback.

To me, they're one of the best ways to spend your time on the Internet.