. @philip_kiely just went from 0 to 1,000 followers in 18 days. If you want to see how it can be done, take a close look at his very new account.

It’s almost always the same pattern:

1. Do something interesting in real-life.

2. Promote it aggressively in places where people already hang around.

3. Share what you’re learning as you learn.

4. Ratchet up the wins. Success compounds.

5. Keep promoting yourself.

The results are obviously subject to things outside your control. A bit of luck can have a huge impact on the magnitude. But the direction is almost predictable. Do those things, and your audience will grow. Do it often, and you might also stumble on some luck (but not required).