“Momentum is precious—don't squander it”
Don't Pay the Restart Tax: The Hidden Cost of Abandoned Momentum
I finally did it.
After over a year, I recorded my first on-camera YouTube video again.
And let me tell you... it was harder than it should have been.
Here's the thing...
I got completely absorbed in software development.
Building applications. Writing code. Solving problems.
My YouTube channels?
The Rudy Banks channel and Banx Music channel?
They went silent.
I posted a few shorts here and there.
Just enough to keep the lights on.
But the real content?
The on-camera stuff that actually builds connection?
Gone.
For over a year.
The channels didn't die. Previous content still brought in new subscribers.
The evergreen stuff kept working.
But I wasn't feeding consistent growth.
The Price of Starting Over
Now I'm developing applications AND building a private developer community.
And guess what I need?
An audience.
The same audience I abandoned while chasing the next big build.
So I had to restart. And restarting is expensive.
Think about it for a second...
I had to set up my lighting again.
Clean up my audio.
Dust off my microphone.
Remember how to frame a shot.
Find my on-camera rhythm.
It took me 1-2 days of prep work just to get back to where I used to be.
Can you imagine that?
Two full days to recreate something I used to do naturally.
That's the restart tax.
The Hardest Part Isn't Starting—It's Restarting
Here's the truth...
Starting from zero is hard.
But restarting from momentum you abandoned? Brutal!
Because you know what you're capable of.
You remember what it felt like when things were flowing.
And now you have to climb that mountain again.
The momentum you worked so hard to build?
You have to rebuild it from scratch.
The muscle memory? Gone.
I rehearsed my hooks and closings over 30 times!
Tell me this...
What did you stop doing that was actually working?
What momentum did you abandon to chase something shinier?
Stay in the Fight
My video is finally complete and the weight is off of my shoulders.
But I learned something I want you to hear:
Don't make my mistake.
If something's working—keep doing it.
Even when imperfect.
Because the cost of restarting is always higher than the cost of staying consistent.
Does that make sense?
The Challenge: Don't Pay the Restart Tax
This week, protect your momentum:
What activity drove results that you've stopped doing?
What's one thing you can do this week to keep that momentum alive?
What's easier to maintain now than to rebuild later?
Don't let perfect be the enemy of progress.
And if you want to see proof that I practiced what I'm preaching, subscribe to my YouTube channel.
Cheers!
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❤ Rudy
💡 TP’s Marketing Lesson
The NEW Rules of LinkedIn (2026)
This video by Tommy Clark outlines the new rules for LinkedIn in 2026, explaining how the platform has evolved and what strategies are now vital for success, particularly for B2B technology companies.
The key points include:
Adapting to Change: LinkedIn has become a primary marketing tool, but the influx of AI-generated content has led to increased competition and reduced organic reach.
Understanding the Algorithm: The platform now prioritizes paid ads and content from various sources, making it harder to get noticed organically.
Content Strategy: Focus on creating unique "how I" stories instead of generic "how-to" advice. Leverage personal anecdotes, proprietary data, and rich media like photos and videos.
Team Collaboration: Build a content ecosystem by having multiple team members actively post, increasing overall distribution and brand visibility.
Proactive Engagement: Don't rely solely on the algorithm. Actively send connection requests and engage with relevant content by commenting on posts from your ideal customers and industry influencers. Utilize tools like LinkedIn Sales Navigator to identify target accounts.
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🤖 TP’s AI Tool of the Week
AI News: This Video Model Has Everyone Freaked Out!
New Video Models:
Seed Dance 2.0 by ByteDance offers multi-modal input (text, image, audio, video) for generating realistic 15-second videos with impressive lip-syncing.
Kling 3.0 is now integrated into Leonardo AI, drastically speeding up video generation times.
Image Generation Updates:
Qwen-Image-2.0 from Alibaba boasts improved typography, 2K resolution, and faster processing.
Advanced Language Models:
Gemini 3 Deep Think by Google is a highly advanced model excelling in complex reasoning, mathematics, and scientific fields, currently available to Ultra subscribers.
GLM-5 by ZAI is a new open-source model performing on par with leading models, capable of autonomous task execution and problem-solving.
MiniMax M2.5 offers a powerful and cost-effective solution for complex AI agents.
Platform & Feature Updates:
Meta AI introduced profile picture animation and a "Dear Algo" feature on Threads for feed control.
OpenAI is testing ads in ChatGPT and has deprecated several older models.
Veo is set to be integrated into Google Ads for AI-powered video ad creation.
Krea AI Nodes and Runway Story Panels offer new node-based workflows for more controlled video generation.
Claude Cowork is now available for Windows users.
Autonomous Technology:
Waymo is rolling out its 6th-Gen Waymo Driver with enhanced resolution for improved perception in self-driving vehicles.
Thank you for taking the time to read today's TechPreneur Newsletter. I hope the information was helpful and inspiring. As always, I'm here to support you in your business journey, so please don't hesitate to reach out to me via all my links. Keep striving for success!
Until next time!
~Rudy
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