Description

In 2008, Stanford professor Andrew Ng uploaded his machine learning course online for free—an act that reshaped modern education.
That single decision turned a full classroom into a global movement.

So why do so many creators still hoard their best ideas?

In this episode, host Jaime Solis pulls the thread on a common creative trap: hiding your work in the name of perfection or humility. From the psychology of fear to the systems that keep your work invisible, Jaime unpacks why “waiting until it’s ready” is just another form of resistance—and what to do instead.

Through stories from creators like Andrew Ng, Gary Vaynerchuk, Austin Kleon, Christopher Nolan, and Marie Forleo, you’ll learn how to share your process, teach your current struggle, and align generosity with growth.

Because the truth is simple: hiding your work helps no one.
Sharing it? That’s how change spreads.

What You’ll Learn

• Why hiding your best work actually hurts the people who need it most
• Four practical ways to transform hiding into helping
• How to share your process without feeling self-promotional
• The difference between documenting and performing
• Why generosity and self-interest can (and should) coexist

Takeaways

• Knowledge shared is knowledge multiplied.
• Document your process, don’t just describe it.
• Teach your current struggle, not your past success.
• Show the scaffolding, not just the finished building.
• True service is when your success and your audience’s success align.

Resources + Links

• Subscribe to the Red Threads Newsletter: https://jmedia.beehiiv.com
• Explore JMedia: https://www.jaimesolis.com
• Follow Jaime on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jmesolis/
• Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaimejsolis/
• Access tools & resources via Jaime’s Stan Store: https://stan.store/Jmesolis

The Red Threads Pod with Jaime Solis is written and by Jaime Solis.
Cover art by Jaime Solis.

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