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In today's issue:

Life doesn’t politely knock on your door, ask if you’re ready, and hand you a cup of tea.
No.
It barges in, throws you into the fire, and says, “Dance, baby, dance!”

I used to think that if my worst fears ever came true, it would be game over.
I mean, there were times when something I dreaded actually happened—and my response was to spend three days straight playing video games… or cry for an hour like I was auditioning for a soap opera.

But here’s the crazy thing…

After the tears dry and the self-pity wears off, something shifts.
It’s like you’ve just swallowed all the bitterness, chewed on it, and suddenly… you’re free.

Every single time I’ve been shoved into my biggest fears—whether it was losing a merchant account, having my ad account shut down, or some other “Oh crap, my life is over” moment—it’s led to a massive breakthrough. 

Not a small “Oh, I learned a lesson” kind of breakthrough. I’m talking about life-changing, next-level, inner-game-upgrade kind of stuff.

And here’s the best part:
When you know this, you stop letting fear be the prison guard of your dreams.
You stop waiting for “someday” and start daring life to throw its worst at you—because you know you’ll come out stronger on the other side.

Just don’t get me wrong…
I’m not saying I hope all your worst nightmares come true.
If I get a cancer diagnosis tomorrow, I’m not betting the farm on that making me stronger.
But when it comes to business fears—losing accounts, failing campaigns, sudden curveballs—sometimes the only way to level up… is to get knocked down first.

So here’s my challenge for you:
Stop clinging to the fear of “what if” like it’s a life raft.
Let go.
Jump in.
And trust that you’ll swim your way to a better version of yourself.

Because if my life has taught me one thing, it’s this:
The fire doesn’t burn you. It forges you.

There’s a moment when every trapped 9–5er realizes:
“I’m trading my life for crumbs… while others eat the feast.” I hit that wall. Then I built a $20M email system—and I wrote a book about it. The List Building Lifestyle (AI Edition) walks you through how I built an 8-figure biz using nothing but email… and how you can do the same, even if you’re starting from zero.

And now—with the help of smart, easy-to-use AI tools—it’s even faster and simpler to build your list, write emails, and automate your income. You can get my book free, and I’ll even throw in $3,251.88 worth of my best templates, emails, and traffic blueprints. Just cover shipping.

Most people don’t fail in business because of a bad market, lack of ideas, or even competition.
They fail because they treat their “business” like a side hobby that’s cute until life gets busy.

They’ll skip writing emails because “it’s been a tough week.”
They’ll put off building their list because “the laundry pile is calling.”
They’ll show up for every birthday party, BBQ, and meaningless time-waster like they’ve got a 30-year pension plan waiting for them.

Meanwhile, the few who win?
They miss parties. They cut out unsupportive people. They prioritize their business even when it’s uncomfortable, awkward, or inconvenient.

Here’s the brutal truth:
If you want your business to take care of you for life, you need to take care of it like your life depends on it.

That means:

Everyone wants freedom, but freedom has an admission price: discipline, sacrifice, and delayed gratification.

You don’t get to “live the dream” unless you’re willing to out-prioritize everyone else’s idea of “normal life.”

Because the truth is… normal life is exactly what you’re trying to escape

What if the real power of copywriting… has nothing to do with writing? 

Most marketers are still chasing headlines and hooks, meanwhile, Stefan Georgi is building AI-powered businesses, writing billion-dollar sales copy, and reinventing what it even means to be a copywriter.

In this episode, we get real about: Why copy is no longer about clever phrasing, but clear thinking, the fatal mistake freelancers and business owners make with AI, and why “slow” is no longer a pace, it’s a liability Plus, Stefan shares how losing $250K on a skincare brand made him double down on the one skill that still gives you an edge, speed. 

So if you’re a copywriter, marketer, or offer owner trying to stay relevant while the game changes under your feet… Grab your coffee, silence the noise, and hit play, this might just rewire how you think about selling in the AI age.

If you’ve ever said the words, “I want to start my own business so I can be free,” you need to read this book before you accidentally build yourself a prison.

The E-Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber is a swift punch to the gut for every “accidental entrepreneur” who thinks running a business is just doing more of what you’re good at.

Spoiler: it’s not.

Gerber reveals the harsh truth — most small businesses fail because their owners never stop working in the industry long enough to work on the business.

He explains why you need to think like three different people at once:

And if you neglect any one of these roles?
Say hello to burnout, chaos, and eventually… the classifieds section.

This book will rewire how you see your role, your time, and your priorities.
Read it now, so you can build a business that runs without you — instead of one that runs you into the ground.

I measure not clicks, nor sales in the store,

But how likely you are to recommend me to more.

One question, one scale, the math’s quick and neat,

Tell me — what tool makes this feat complete?

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