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Don't let cheap dopamine cost you a rich future.

@jayclouse @zachpogrob Obsession

Instead of trying to build an audience... Build an association with a specific word or idea. • James Clear: Habits • Brené Brown: Vulnerability • Codie Sanchez: Boring businesses • David Perell: Personal Monopoly • Wes Kao: Spiky Point Of View When you are associated with a specific word, phrase, idea, or movement, that connection spreads. As it spreads, it gets stronger. That association is what actually builds the audience – and a very targeted audience at that.

Use @CalendarBridge to auto block meetings on multiple calendars. i.e. Company A schedules a meeting, CalendarBridge automatically adds the meeting to Company B calendar (as private) and vice versa. Also, have CalendarBridge add the meeting to a personal calendar so you have a single source of truth without duplicate meetings and connect it to @morgencalendar or @getAkiflow for time boxing your day.

@GenuineRex I just forward meetings to my Google calendar. Is there a better way?

Some developers claim to be “over-employed” (working multiple full-time remote jobs). I've worked with a couple people who appeared to be trying it. They were ultimately let go for poor performance. It's not just unethical - it's VERY hard to pull off. As a consultant, I work with 4-6 companies a week. I work 5-20 hours for each client. Switching between them is tricky. Scheduling meetings is even trickier. What do you say to your boss when you have a conflict with another job? It would be horribly stressful. Not ethical. Not worth it.

@lukesophinos @markpetrone We’re migrating our commercial gyms from Mindbody to GymMaster right now.

@markpetrone Any good modern solution out there?

A software platform for Yoga Studios sold for $1.9 BILLION. It was an 18 year overnight success story. The CRAZY journey of Mindbody 🧵

@zachpogrob This.

More and more, I want to learn from people who don't give advice. They have some interviews, some podcasts. But they did it the hard way- so they hesitate teaching it. 100,000 hours on details no one will ever see. Their magic is the realistic result, of unrealistic effort.

Your focus is under constant assault from: • News • Emails • Social media • Random apps trying to get you to buy things Ruthlessly protect your focus by ignoring these distractions.

You don't need more time. You need better priorities. You don't need more caffeine. You need more sleep. You don't need more productivity apps. You need better habits.

Struggle to sleep? Use the 1-2-3 routine: • Avoid phone screens 1 hour before bed • Avoid stimulating work 2 hours before bed • Avoid eating 3 hours before bed This lets your body and brain relax so you can fall asleep.

You don't need more time. You need to prioritize your time better.

Tired? Take a 10 minute walk. Unfocused? Take a 10 minute walk. Frustrated? Take a 10 minute walk. Walking will improve your focus, energy, and mood.

Easy ways to make your phone less distracting: • Use grayscale mode • Use Do Not Disturb mode • Leave it in another room • Uninstall timewasting apps • Use app blockers like Freedom

Make a deep work playlist. Some great options: • Lofi • Classical music • Video game soundtracks • Hans Zimmer movie soundtracks Your brain will start to associate the playlist with focus. You'll be more productive.

Categorize your calendar. Use specific colors for: • Work • Errands • Personal events Schedule them all in your calendar. You'll be much more efficient with your time.