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In today's issue:

If you’re still clinging to your to-do list like it’s your lifeline, I’ve got bad news…

That thing is strangling your success.

No, seriously. You think you’re being productive because you're checking boxes, but deep down, you feel stuck. Another day. Another week. Another month. And what’s changed?

Nothing. Nada. Zilch.

That was me too—once. The king of the never-ending task list. If there were an item, I’d write it down. If there wasn’t, I’d invent it just to feel like I was doing something. Productivity theater at its finest.

But here’s the kicker: I was busy. Not effective.

Everything changed the moment I torched the to-do list and got brutally honest about one question:

What ACTUALLY moves the needle?

For me—and for anyone serious about building a list and making bank—it came down to just three things:

Everything else?

It’s not that those things are “bad.” They’re just not your priority.

The problem isn’t that we don’t know what to do… It’s that we do everything and hope it’ll somehow add up to results.

Spoiler: it won’t.

Want a real productivity hack? Apply the 80/20 rule to your to-do list. Then take it up a notch—apply the 80/20 to that 20. You’ll discover that just 4% of what you’re doing actually matters.

The rest? Mental clutter dressed as productivity.

If you’re serious about freedom, profits, and impact—ditch the checklist and go all in on the few things that count.

Because being busy is easy. Making moves? That’s where the real game begins.

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 raw.

There’s a voice inside your head that’s not your friend. It says,
“You’re not ready. Who do you think you are?”

We call it humility.
But it’s not.

It’s sabotage. Dressed in a polite voice.

You tell yourself you’re not good enough. Not educated enough. Not experienced enough.
That’s just your past throwing shade at your future.

But here’s the deal:
Nobody gives a damn about your starting point.
They care about the fire you bring today.

You weren’t put here to repeat old scripts.
You’re here to flip the whole damn table and write a new one.

Let’s break it down:

That fear you feel? It’s not proof that you’re unqualified.
It’s proof that you’re about to do something meaningful.

The antidote? Action.
Your qualifications are earned after you do the thing—not before.
Waiting for permission? That’s a luxury you can’t afford.

And here’s your new ritual to kill the ghosts:

Because legacy beats comfort. Every. Single. Time.

People don’t follow résumés. They follow resolve.

Your doubt? That’s not a warning.

It’s the starting gun.

Now get moving.

In this episode, I’m thrilled to sit down with Austin Netzley, entrepreneur, author, and expert on scaling businesses while reclaiming your time. 

We’re diving into everything from building a self-sustaining business that thrives without you to creating systems that let you step away without everything falling apart. Austin shares hard-earned lessons on overcoming fear, staying focused, and why the simplest path is often the most effective. 

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your business to the next level, this conversation is packed with insights you won’t want to miss. So, grab a coffee, hit play, and let’s get into it!

Do you ever feel like your business decisions are just... reactions?

Like you’re playing checkers in a world full of chess masters?

Yeah, I’ve been there. Until I cracked open this beast of a book: Your Next Five Moves by Patrick Bet-David.

This isn’t just another "rah-rah" business book filled with clichés and quotes from dead billionaires. Patrick breaks down the actual strategic thinking that separates empire builders from broke hustlers.

The dude doesn’t play checkers. He’s playing 5D chess.

Inside, he shows you how to:

It’s like getting a tactical war plan for your online business—without having to grow a beard and live in a cabin with red string on the walls.

If you're tired of winging it and ready to start thinking like a million-dollar strategist, this one’s a must-read.

Many chase me, but few prepare,

I show up bold, right then and there.

On top I sit, if you pay my due,

A marketer’s weapon—if only they knew.

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