Hey Reader,
Want to hear a lesson I had to learn the hard way? 🙋♀️
>>In business and in life, you need to continuously improve.<<
It's so easy to do or create something, feel successful, and then coast for a while. While it feels good to relax and feel successful with little to no effort, it can be a trap.
Why?
Because the rest of the world keeps moving.
There are always ambitious people out there that are hungry and looking for opportunities. 🏃♀️
So, if you want to keep what you've already built, you've got to continue improving.
Now, does this mean you can never take time off?
Heck no!
Rest and recovery are important for your body and mind.
I would even argue that self-care is a part of continuous improvement.
It's all about finding balance.
So, this is your friendly reminder to embrace the spirit of continuous improvement while also recognizing the importance of self-care.
Find a balance between pushing yourself forward and taking time to replenish your reserves.
Remember, it is through this harmonious blend of growth and self-nurturing that we can truly thrive in both our personal and professional endeavors.
In today's email:
Money quotes have the ability to encapsulate powerful meanings in a few simple words. They can inspire, motivate, and transform our mindset toward money and success. Here, I have curated a collection of my favorite top 35 quotes about money. These quotes, gathered from renowned individuals throughout history, provide invaluable insights that can help shape your financial journey.
"Just keep swimming" takes on a whole new meaning. 🐠
You guys! ChatGPT now allows third-party plugins!!! From their website:
"OpenAI plugins connect ChatGPT to third-party applications. These plugins enable ChatGPT to interact with APIs defined by developers, enhancing ChatGPT's capabilities and allowing it to perform a wide range of actions. Plugins enable ChatGPT to do things like:
I've tried some and they're amazing! 🤯
Q: Rachel, sometimes I feel like I'm walking through a cloud of dust. I'm scared, and it's hard to find clarity around what I want and how to get it. I want to start a business, but I have no clue where to start, and I have a lot of self-doubt. What should I do?
A: Fear is a common emotion that comes up when dealing with uncertainty. The best way to help deal with fear and anxiety related to the unknown is to break down what you want until you have some clarity and you're confident in your abilities to move forward. For example, if you want to start a business and make extra money, that can feel overwhelming, and you may not know where to start.
Here's something that you can do to help: put your big goal at the top of a piece of paper, and then write down everything you need to do or figure out in order to accomplish that goal. Maybe you need to ask for help; maybe you need to learn a new skill. It's all part of the process. Try to break the steps down to the point that you find a step that you feel you could confidently take today.
This exercise helps you work backward so you understand where you are today and what steps you need to take moving forward. Don't worry about what needs to happen in a year from now- you'll get to that. Just worry about what you can do today to head in the right direction for your goals.
Remember, clarity leads to confidence, confidence leads to action, and action leads to results.
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