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In today's issue:

  • What Makes Us Inefficient (And Why It’s Okay)

  • Broccoli and Business Are More Alike Than You Think

  • Instagram Marketing Secrets With Ben Oberg

  • Your Wallet’s Crying? Ramit’s Got Tissues

FROM MY WORLD

What Makes Us Inefficient (And Why It’s Okay)

Have you ever argued with someone and halfway through thought, "Why am I even doing this?"

That happened to me recently. 

I was chatting with this IT guy—a real code-slinger. His job is to spend months crafting software and then more months debugging it. Sounds... efficient, right?

So I showed him ChatGPT. I said, “Tell me what language you code in.” He says, “Java.” I reply, “Cool. Tell me about something you spent six months coding.”

He tells me they built a program that indexes gibberish data—makes sense of chaos. Great. 

I type a simple prompt into ChatGPT, and voila! Out comes the basic code for indexing gibberish, right before his eyes.

His reaction? “AI can never do a job as good as humans. Creativity, blah, blah.” You get the idea.

Now, I’m not saying he’s wrong. Humans have this incredible spark of creativity and intuition that machines can’t replicate. 

But let’s face it—when it comes to coding, there’s not much abstract inspiration happening. It’s more logic than art.

Still, arguing felt pointless, so I let it go. But it got me thinking: humans are inefficient. And you know what? That’s okay.

Some weeks we’re riding high, knocking tasks out of the park. Other weeks? A bit of drama or stress derails everything. Sleep is bad. Energy is low. Productivity? Who’s she?

Here’s where systems come in.

Systems don’t care if you’re tired, stressed, or watching Netflix instead of working. Systems keep running. Systems create runway.

A friend of mine mastered this. He builds systems that rake in $100K a month, works for a bit, and then disappears. When I ask where he’s been, he says things like, “Oh, just hanging out with my daughter, playing video games, eating sandwiches.”

Nothing. For months.

And his systems keep chugging along.

That’s the magic of having a runway—a safety net for when life hits you sideways. Whether it’s cash in the bank or a business that doesn’t rely on your every waking moment, runway buys you freedom.

So, yeah, humans are inefficient. But if you build the right systems, inefficiency stops being a problem. It becomes part of the plan.

MY GIFT FOR YOU

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MINDSET MAKEOVER

Broccoli and Business Are More Alike Than You Think

Let’s talk about friction.

No, not the kind you get from dragging your feet on carpet. I mean the mental kind—the stuff that makes you groan, hesitate, or flat-out procrastinate.

For example, eating broccoli is friction.

Going to the gym? Friction.

Sitting down to write an email when you don’t feel like it? Big friction.

Here’s the thing about friction: it’s not a personality flaw or laziness. It’s just the resistance you feel when something doesn’t flow naturally. 

The key to success is learning how to eliminate—or at least reduce—it.

Take email writing, for instance. If you’re not a fan of staring at a blank screen, I’ve got good news: you don’t have to. Use a swipe file—a collection of pre-written templates and examples you can tweak. It’s like having a cheat sheet that skips the hard part and gets you straight to the good stuff.

Or let’s talk about follow-ups with potential leads.

If your system requires you to personally call every single person, you’re introducing friction. The longer you take, the colder the lead gets. But if you automate this process—like sending an instant email or voice message acknowledging their inquiry—you’re cutting out the delay and keeping the momentum alive.

Even something as simple as meal prep can be a case study in friction. If eating broccoli means you have to wash it, cut it, and cook it? Forget it. 

That’s too many steps. 

But if it’s already prepped, all you have to do is grab it from the fridge and eat it. Suddenly, broccoli’s back on the menu.

Here’s the big takeaway: friction is anything that gets in the way of your desired outcome. Your job is to identify it and either systematize, outsource, or eliminate it altogether.

Remember, the goal isn’t to do everything. It’s to make what matters easier so you can keep moving forward without getting stuck in the weeds.

FOR YOUR LISTENING PLEASURE

Instagram Marketing Secrets With Ben Oberg

I hate social media. It takes up a lot of time but offers a low ROI. If at all. For most people – it’s a nice way to stay busy. Bad way to get customers though.

I can’t, however, ignore the fact that SOME people make a great living on social networks.

Like my buddy Ben Oberg – an Instagram marketer. That’s why I decided to get him to spill the exact system he’s using to profit with Instagram for you. Don't miss out. 

CURATED READS

Your Wallet’s Crying? Ramit’s Got Tissues

If you’ve ever thought, “Why am I broke again?” while holding a $6 latte, this book is for you.

Ramit Sethi’s “I Will Teach You to Be Rich” is like financial advice from that one friend who tells it like it is but still lets you keep the latte. It’s not about extreme couponing or living on instant noodles—it’s about creating a system that works for you.

Why should you read this?

  • It’s Realistic. Ramit doesn’t make you cut out avocado toast. He shows you how to save, spend, and invest without feeling like you’ve joined a cult of minimalists.

  • It’s Relatable. He writes like he’s your brutally honest bestie, not some finance professor droning on about compound interest. (But he still explains compound interest, and somehow, it makes sense!)

  • It’s Empowering. Whether it’s teaching you how to negotiate bills like a pro or helping you design your “rich life” (yes, avocado toast can be included), this book gives you the tools to stop stressing about money and start making it work for you.

By the end, you’ll feel like you just got a financial makeover—minus the awkward before-and-after photos.

RIDDLE ME THIS

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