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In today's issue:

Let me ask you something uncomfortable...

What if the version of you five years from now is staring back at you, arms crossed, silently judging every decision you’re making today?

Yeah, that version of you—the one with the six-pack, seven figures, three kids, or whatever goals you’re chasing—is either thriving or barely surviving based on what you're doing right now.

This mindset shift hit me like a freight train the first time I heard it from my mentor, Tom Beal.

He called it “acting with your future self in mind.”

Sounds poetic, right? But let me tell you—it’s more of a double-edged sword than a motivational poster.

Here’s how it works: You define who you want to become. Crystal clear. Maybe it’s a billionaire version of you, or a parent of three, or the guy who finally builds a list that prints money while he sleeps.

Then you reverse-engineer your behavior today to match what that version of you would do.

For example, let’s say your future self is in a committed relationship, starting a family. If that’s the goal, you don’t treat dating like an episode of The Bachelor. You approach every romantic interaction as a potential step toward that future life.

Business is the same damn thing.
You want to be a 7-figure earner? Then ask:
“Would Future Millionaire Me blow two hours scrolling TikTok or hammer out another email that makes me money?”

This mindset helped me through some serious dry spells. Like the time when everything felt stale for six straight months… then BAM—a single VSL doubled the business overnight.

But here's the catch (and this is where it gets dicey)...
If you obsess too much over Future You, you risk completely ignoring Today You.

You lose the joy in the grind. You stop seeing the little wins. Worse—you get paralyzed by how far you still have to go.

Been there. Hated it.

So here’s the middle ground I found:
Treat your future self like a GPS.
Set the destination.
But don’t forget—you still have to drive the car through traffic, potholes, and construction zones.

If you’re into journaling, this mindset can be your jam. You can literally roleplay Future You coaching Today You. It’s weird, but oddly insightful.

Personally? I tried it. Didn’t love it. I’d rather just talk to myself in the mirror like a lunatic (which, by the way, works too).

Don’t wait to become your future self. Start acting like them today.
But don’t forget—you’re still here, in the now. Don’t ghost your present self trying to impress your imaginary future one.

There’s a window in every online entrepreneur’s life where they ask:

“Why the hell am I working so hard… and still not making real money?”

I hit that wall years ago. Then I built something that flipped the script.

I wrote this short book to show you exactly what I did — the system I still use today to turn emails into income, without chasing trends or dancing for clicks.

And yeah — it costs less than gas to get to work.

But don’t let the price fool you.

This isn’t a book you buy. It’s a fork in the road.

Let’s get one thing straight: you do NOT need a damn permission slip to change lives.

This is one of those mindset blocks I see wrecking more promising online entrepreneurs than algorithm updates ever could. You’ve got the drive. You’ve got some skill. Maybe even a few wins under your belt.

But then this ugly little thought creeps in:
“Who am I to teach this?”
“I’m not certified.”
“No one gave me permission.”

And just like that—you’re frozen. Watching others make bank selling info you already know… while you second-guess yourself into oblivion.

Let me slap that thought out of your head real quick.
The only thing that qualifies you to be an expert is results. That’s it. End of story.

If you’ve helped anyone solve a problem—even once—you’re ahead of 99% of people who are still stuck.

Now here’s a little inconvenient truth that separates winners from wishers:
You might have to work for free at first.
I know, I know. That’s not sexy. But it’s what real experts do when they’re just starting out. You want to become legit? Go out, help someone. Deliver a transformation. Then use that result as your golden ticket.

Because nothing screams credibility like proof.

Russell Brunson didn’t wake up one day, slap on a “marketing guru” badge, and start charging $25k per seat in his mastermind.
He went out and served. Gave away game-changing strategies for free. Got results for people. Then leveraged those wins to build an empire.

And guess what? That’s your permission slip.

Forget degrees. Forget the imaginary "Internet Marketing Certification Authority."
If you’ve done the work and changed a life, you’re certified in the only way that matters.

So stop waiting for someone to anoint you.
Anoint yourself.

Then get out there and earn your authority—not with credentials, but with impact.

In this episode of The ListBuilding Lifestyle, I’m joined by Keala Kanae, former full-stack marketer behind a $20M/year biz opp empire, who walked away from it all after realizing something wild: His most successful students weren’t just doing the tactics…They were doing the inner work. 

We dig into: Why do your goals keep losing to your values? The real reason discipline fails you and How to unlock insane clarity, drive, and follow-through without hustle or hype? 

I also share a personal story about back pain, football, and how aligning with your values makes hard things effortless. This episode hits deep, hit play and unlock your Power Code.

Choose Your Enemies Wisely by Patrick Bet-David isn’t just a book—it’s a battle plan.

Now don’t let the title fool you. This isn’t some grudge-holding manifesto. It’s a strategic mind-bender on how to channel opposition into fuel, how to win by identifying the right people, ideas, or forces to push against—and most importantly, how to turn conflict into clarity.

Here’s the uncomfortable truth no one wants to admit:
Your enemies define you.
Not just the trolls in your comments section… but the industries you’re disrupting, the ideas you’re challenging, the comfort zones you’re kicking people out of.

PBD breaks it all down: how to use adversity as leverage, how to choose worthy opponents, and how to stay deadly focused on what actually moves the needle.

If you’re the kind of person who’s tired of feel-good fluff and wants a book that slaps you across the face and says, “Wake up, soldier!”—this is it.

This book will piss off the fragile and light a fire under the bold.

Highly recommended if you’re building a business, a personal brand, or just your own mental fortress.

I’m not what you earn in a day or a week,

But stretch me long-term, and profits peak.

Forget me and your growth gets tight—

Track me, and you’ll scale just right.

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