Saturday Summary / 3x visuals to help you see things differently

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What did we learn this week?

Invest before this company becomes a household name

What if you had the opportunity to invest in the biggest electronics products before they launched into big box retail, would you?

Ring changed doorbells and Nest changed thermostats. Early investors in these companies earned massive returns, but the opportunity to invest was limited to a select, wealthy few. Not anymore. RYSE has just launched in 100+ Best Buy stores, and you're in luck — you can still invest at only $1.50/share before their name becomes known nationwide.

They have patented the only mass market shade automation device, and their exclusive deal with Best Buy resembles that which led Ring and Nest to their billion-dollar buyouts.

3 visuals to get you to see things differently.

Why?

“Change the way you see things, and the things you see will change.”

1/ Eat the Frog First

AKA start with the hard stuff! It’s what great people do.

This approach boosts productivity by setting a positive tone for the day and reduces procrastination by addressing tough tasks head-on.

Early in the day, your energy and focus are at their peak, making it the best time to handle challenging tasks efficiently.

Completing these tasks early minimizes stress, as you're not carrying the burden of an unfinished major task throughout the day. It also ensures that important tasks get done, rather than being overshadowed by less critical activities.

You are a leader, doing the hard stuff makes you more effective.

2/ Your beliefs

Your beliefs shape your mindset, influencing your actions and decisions as a leader.

Limiting beliefs trap you and will undermine your confidence, affecting your decision-making and ability to lead effectively.

If you believe that abilities are fixed or fear failure, you may avoid taking risks or trying new approaches. This can stifle creativity and growth, leading to stagnation.

On the other hand. Positive, growth-oriented beliefs can foster resilience, adaptability, and a proactive attitude, helping you embrace challenges and learn from failures.

This mindset encourages continuous self-improvement and inspires your team to innovate and perform at their best.

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3/ You can do hard things.

Something to instil in every child growing up and of course your team, and yourself.

Instilling a "you can do hard things" mentality cultivates resilience, fostering the belief that we can overcome obstacles.

This mindset promotes a growth outlook, where failures are seen as learning opportunities.

Doing hard things also enhances self-efficacy, empowering us to tackle challenges with confidence and independence.

Hope you enjoyed this, let me know what you think.

David Marsh

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