Your success, my mission | 3x founder & CEO | Former CIO $4B company | DEIB ally | Sharing 24 years of hard-earned leadership & self-mastery wisdom

My purpose is to inspire and empower individuals to unleash their potential and create a positive impact in the world.

I believe success is a byproduct of helping others, and the best leaders create other leaders.

When you:
set a clear vision,
lead by example, and
empower your people,
they give you their best
and you all win together.

🔭 Former Corporate Exec | 🌱 Entrepreneur | 💡 Founder | 📚 Lifelong Learner

After 22 years of corporate life and reaching the pinnacle, I stepped off the high-wire to begin a new chapter.

Trading the executive suite of a $4B global powerhouse for the excitement of entrepreneurship, I'm now spreading knowledge, innovation, and transformation.

Through 5 major career transitions, I evolved from a VP of Marketing & Sales to Division President, and ultimately, CIO.

But behind every business transaction, there's a face. I firmly believe that people are the heart and soul of any endeavor. I owe my success to the great teams I've been a part of and the wise mentors who guided me. My advice for aspiring leaders:

Be bold.
Be curious.
Be authentic.
Be respectful.
Be transparent.
Be growth-minded.
And success will follow.

Today, as an entrepreneur, I've swapped corporate structure for startup passion, partnering with my wife as co-owners of a holding company, founding multiple business ventures, crafting 3 new brands, consulting growing companies, and extending my love of mentoring into coaching.

In between, you’ll find me nurturing my four personal passions: learning, writing, traveling, and gardening. They keep me rooted and help me grow. After all, isn't life one big, beautiful garden? Here’s to growing together! 🌱

Justin Wright

I've seen "leaders" throw their team under the bus.

In front of coworkers.
In front of clients.
Without hesitation.

It made me realize something powerful:

If you don't defend your people,
you don't belong in leadership.

Period.

True leaders know:

➟ Your team's success is your success
➟ Their growth and achievements are your legacy
➟ Their trust is what makes you a leader, not your title

What does it mean to defend your team?

It's not about making excuses
or lowering your standards.

It's about:

✅ Fighting for their growth
✅ Protecting them from burnout
✅ Shielding them from toxic politics
✅ Offering support without micromanaging
✅ Being their voice when they're not in the room

The best leader I ever had taught me this.

When our team made mistakes, she'd say:
"That's on me. We'll fix it."

When we succeeded?
"My team did all the work. I just cleared the path."

She held us to high standards.
Gave tough feedback when needed.
But always had our backs.

Know what happened?

We gave everything for that team.
Grew faster than ever.
Achieved things we never thought possible.

Because we knew she'd be there.
Supporting. Defending. Believing.

Remember:

Anyone can manage tasks.
Real leaders develop people.
And you can't develop what you don't defend.

So choose wisely.
Your team is watching.
And they'll never forget.

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Your success, my mission | People-first leadership + Emotional intelligence + Self-mastery | CEO @ Polished Carbon | Former CIO $4B company | DEIB ally

Most people think they’re great listeners.
But they’re stuck at level 2.

They nod.
They make eye contact.
They wait for their turn to speak.

But they’re not really hearing you.

The difference between good leaders and great ones?

They’ve mastered the art of real listening.

Because if you can’t listen, you can’t lead.

You miss what your team isn’t saying.
You miss what your clients really need.
You miss the chance to build trust (before you need it).

Great listening isn’t passive.
It’s not about being quiet.
It’s a skill.

And most people are at the bottom of the scale.

Here are the 5 levels of listening:

1/ Waiting to talk

You’re quiet, but only because you’re thinking about what to say next.

2/ Hearing the words

You catch some of it, but your attention drifts.

3/ Understanding the message

You’re focused. You listen to understand, not just to reply.

4/ Recognizing emotions

You show empathy. You sense how they feel, not just what they say.

5/ Hearing what’s unsaid

You're fully present. You pick up on tone, hesitation, and the hidden needs beneath the words.

Leaders who reach level 5?

They build trust faster.
They strengthen relationships.
They make people feel seen and safe.
They diffuse tension before it explodes.

You don’t need to talk more to lead better.

You need to listen deeper.

Which level are you leading from?

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Even loyal people have breaking points.

They don't quit in a day.

They leave after being pushed too far, too often.

Loyalty isn't endless. It's earned daily.

Watch for warning signs like these:

The once-vocal team member who stops speaking up
The advocate who no longer defends the company
The eager volunteer who stops raising their hand
The team player who suddenly works alone

By the time they hand in their notice,
they checked out long ago.

The real problem?

Too many bosses take loyalty for granted.

🚫 They push too hard
🚫 They ignore good work
🚫 They promote toxic "performers"

What they don't realize:

✅ Each ignored concern weakens relationships
✅ Each broken promise chips away at loyalty
✅ Each missed "thank you" damages trust

The most dangerous words in leadership:

"They'll never leave. They're too loyal."

Remember this truth:

Everyone has a tipping point where 
self-respect outweighs loyalty.

And once they stop caring, no money
or title will win them back.

Treat loyal people like the gems they are.

Before they decide you don't deserve them.

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I used to think top performers had some secret talent.

Now I know it's the simple things.

Anyone can do these.
No degree or title required.
Just choices you make every day.

12 things that require 0 talent:

1. Getting shit done
2. Having integrity
3. Keeping your word
4. Showing up on time
5. Bringing solutions, not problems
6. Bringing good energy
7. Being coachable
8. Cheering for others' wins
9. Making others feel heard
10. Asking how you can help
11. Finishing what you start
12. Staying humble

No special skills needed.
No expensive training.
Just decisions.

The person who shows up on time every day?
They show respect and build trust.

The person who finishes what they start?
They're someone you know you can count on.

Success isn't complicated.

It's doing the simple things most people won't.

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The quietest person on my team changed everything.

She never spoke first. Or second. Or third.

But when she did? The whole team listened.

Her words were few, but they cut through the noise.

She'd wait until the end of meetings, then say:

"Have we considered...?"

And suddenly, our "perfect" plan had holes.

Or she'd ask:

"What if we...?"

And our good idea became great.

She taught me a valuable lesson:

Leadership isn't about being the loudest.

It's about listening to every voice.
And making them count.

As leaders, we need to:

• Create pauses for reflection
• Invite the quiet ones to speak
• Value quality of words over quantity

Because sometimes, the most impactful voice
is the one you almost don't hear.

The next big idea might be hiding behind
a shy smile or a thoughtful silence.

Give it room to emerge.

True wisdom often whispers.

Are you creating space for it to be heard?

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I'm thankful for the leaders who gave me
a chance when all I had to offer was a
positive attitude and hunger to learn.

No fancy degree. No impressive resume.

Just potential they chose to see.

They didn't ask me to prove myself first.

They believed in me before I believed in myself.

Those leaders:

• Shared knowledge without making me feel small
• Celebrated my small wins like they were huge
• Let me fail and framed it as learning
• Saw my growth, not just my gaps

They shaped who I am today.

Not because they were perfect.
But because they were present.

They gave me the one thing money can't buy:
A genuine opportunity to grow.

So here's my challenge to you:

Be that leader for someone else.

Give someone a chance who has more
hunger than credentials.

See potential, not just polish.

Open a door that once felt closed to you.

Because the best way to honor the leaders
who believed in you?

Is to become one for someone else.

That's how we all rise together.

P.S. What's one thing a great leader did
that you'll never forget?

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You can't control much in life
(but these 22 things you always can):

1. Your Attitude
Choose to have a positive outlook.
 
2. Your Integrity
Stick to your values, even when it's hard.
 
3. Your Courage
Face your fears and grow.
 
4. Your Kindness
A small act can change someone's day.
 
5. Your Influence
Be the leader you'd want to follow.
 
6. Your Actions
Make decisions you'll be proud of later.
 
7. Your Boundaries
Say no when you need to.
 
8. Your Effort
Push through when it gets tough.

9. Your Circle
Surround yourself with supportive people.
 
10. Your Self-Belief
Believe you can, and you will.
 
11. Your Excuses
Kill them before they kill your dreams.
 
12. Your Goals
Set them high to inspire your growth.
 
13. Your Focus
Choose where you direct your attention.
 
14. Your Limits
Break them, then set new ones.
 
15. Your Time
Prioritize what matters most to you.
 
16. Your Words
Speak positively to yourself and others.
 
17. Your Self-Care
Make time for yourself every day.
 
18. Your Silence
Speak up, even when it's unpopular.
 
19. Your Inner Critic
Put it in its place.
 
20. Your Mindset
Shift from fixed to growth thinking.
 
21. Your Purpose
Align your actions with your mission.
 
22. Your Gratitude
Count your blessings, no matter how small.

And remember, even though you can't control
what you feel...

You do get to choose how you respond.

Your power starts and ends with you 💪.

Master these 22, and watch your whole world transform.

You're not a passenger in life.

You're the driver.

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What would you add that I missed?

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It's so important to know when to leave.

The job.
The party.
The relationship.

Most people stay too long in situations that drain them.

They think leaving means giving up.

But sometimes, leaving is the bravest thing you can do.

I learned this the hard way.

I stayed at a toxic job for a year longer than I should have.
Why? Because I thought I could fix it.

I thought if I just...

Stayed later
Worked harder
Proved my worth

...things would change.

They didn't. But I did.

I became anxious. Exhausted. Resentful.

Until one day, I realized:

Staying wasn't loyalty. It was self-sabotage.

The strongest people I know have mastered 1 skill:
They know when to walk away.

It takes emotional intelligence to recognize:

When your values are being compromised
When your energy is being drained
When your growth has stopped
When respect has left the room

And it takes courage to act on that knowledge.

I wish someone had told me sooner:

You don't need a reason to choose yourself.
You don't need permission to protect your peace.
You don't need to stay anywhere that makes you small.

The right people will understand.
The wrong people will try to guilt you into staying.

That's how you know you're making the right choice.

Your EQ isn't just about understanding others.
It's about knowing yourself well enough to honor your needs.

Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is simply leave.

And create space for something better.

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Promoting a toxic manager is a huge mistake.

(It starts with ignoring bad behavior.)

Toxic managers can ruin your team & culture
long before you see the damage in numbers.

Leaders, do this instead:

💡 Address toxic behavior,
no matter the performance.

Protect your best people and your culture.

This approach will keep your team strong,
and ensure long-term success.

Don't let short-term gains blind you.

Your company’s future depends on it.

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get promoted just because they
"made their numbers"?

8 phrases you hear in a kind workplace:

1. "How are you really doing?"
And they actually want to know.

2. "Take the time you need."
Life happens. They get it.

3. "I noticed your hard work."
Your effort matters, not just results.

4. "What do you think?"
Your opinion is valued.

5. "That must have been difficult."
They see your struggles.

6. "I've got your back."
And they mean it.

7. "Let me help you with that."
Without you having to ask.

8. "We'll figure it out together."
No blame. Just solutions.

These phrases build cultures where people:

Want to show up
Do their best work
Support each other
Feel safe to speak up

Kindness isn't soft.

It's what makes people stay
It's what makes teams strong
It's what makes work worth it

Words matter.

They either build people up
or tear them down.

Choose wisely.

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Positions are temporary.
Ranks and titles are limited.
But how you treat people will
always be remembered.

Want to leave a lasting impact?

Lead with generosity.
Serve with humility.
Act with integrity.

And treat everyone with kindness.

These are the true measures of success.
Not cars, clothes, cash or clout.

Your degrees may impress for a moment.
But your character defines your legacy.

Make people feel:
➟ Valued, not used
➟ Respected, not judged
➟ Cared for, not dismissed
➟ Understood, not ignored 

That's how you'll be remembered.
Not for what you had, but who you were.
Not for what you took, but what you gave.

Leave people better than you found them.
And you'll build a legacy that lasts.

Maya Angelou said it best:

"People will forget what you said, 
they will forget what you did, 
but people will never forget 
how you made them feel."

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The most powerful leadership tool costs $0.

(And you already have it.)

Kindness.

Most people think success comes from being tough.

From pushing harder.
From demanding more.

But here's what the research shows:

Teams led with kindness are...

➟ 70% more engaged
➟ 40% more resilient
➟ 21% more productive 
➟ 4x more likely to stay

Because kindness isn't weak. It's a strength multiplier.

It transforms average teams into exceptional ones.

Think about it:

When someone shows you kindness at work,
you feel seen.

Valued.

Ready to give your best.

That's why great leaders practice these daily:

• They ask real questions, not just "how are you?"
• They defend people who aren't in the room
• They celebrate others' wins like their own
• They respect boundaries and off-hours
• They lead with empathy, not authority
• They offer help before being asked
• They include the quiet voices
• They share knowledge freely
• They give credit generously

The truth?

Leadership isn't about power.
It's about impact.

And nothing impacts people more than genuine kindness.

Make kindness your competitive advantage.

Your team will thank you.
Your results will show it.
Your legacy will prove it.

Want to transform your workplace?

Start with kindness.
The rest will follow.

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I made my worst leadership mistake on day 1.

I was so proud of that promotion.

Now I'm in the spotlight, I thought.

Until I eventually learned...

Leadership is all about shining a light on others.

When you become a leader, your impact is
no longer measured by what you produce.

It's now measured by how you help
others grow and reach their potential.

Your greatest achievement becomes
your team's success, not your own.

You see, leadership isn't about:
➟ Being the loudest voice in the room
➟ Taking credit for your team's work
➟ Having an answer for everything

Instead, it's about:

➟ Amplifying the quiet voices
➟ Celebrating your team's wins
➟ Creating space for their growth

Great leaders invest in their people daily.

They see potential before others do.

They push you when you need pushing.
And support you when you need supporting.

Try asking your team:

"What's one obstacle I can remove
for you this week?"

"What skill do you want to develop next?"

When someone doubts themselves,
remind them of their past wins.

Their hidden strengths.

A single "I believe in you" can change everything.

Because at its heart, leadership is simple:

Your job isn't to be the best person on the team.

It's to bring out the best in everyone else.

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The human brain has 6 gears.
Most people never shift past 2nd.

Bloom's Taxonomy gives a clear guide.
Here's how to access all 6:

REMEMBER is 1st gear.
We all start here, memorizing facts.
It's essential, but just the beginning.

UNDERSTAND is 2nd gear.
Being able to explain concepts clearly.
Many of us get comfortable here.

APPLY is 3rd gear.
Where knowledge turns into action.
Where real growth begins.

ANALYZE is 4th gear.
Breaking big problems into smaller pieces.
Seeing patterns others miss.
This is where strategic insights form.

EVALUATE is 5th gear.
Making smart decisions backed by clear thinking.
Choosing the best path forward.
Leaders thrive here.

CREATE is top gear.
Where new ideas come to life.
Where solutions to old problems are born.
The space for innovation.

The beautiful thing?

Every gear builds on the one before it.

Each level makes you more capable.
More valuable to yourself and others.

Most haven't been shown how to shift gears.
But it's possible for anyone.

Your brain is incredible.

It can do so much more than you think.

Ready to level up?

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Your title doesn't make you a leader.
Your behavior does.

Let that sit for a second.

Leadership isn’t a role.
It’s not a LinkedIn headline.
And it’s definitely not something you're promoted into.

It’s what you do.

Before the promotion.
Before the recognition.
Before the raise.

Leadership is:

➟ How you think
➟ How you show up
➟ How you treat people
➟ How you respond under pressure

No one taps you on the shoulder and says:
“Okay, now you’re allowed to lead.”

You decide.
Then you act.

And funny enough?

That’s exactly when the titles start catching up.

Here’s how real leaders get noticed:

— They take initiative
— They speak up when it’s uncomfortable
— They give credit and take responsibility
— They elevate others, not just themselves
— They lead before they’re given authority

You don’t need a big title to lead.
You need a bigger mindset.

Start with how you behave today.

In meetings.
On projects.
With your peers.
When nobody’s watching.

Because if you’re waiting for permission to lead?
You’re already behind.

Lead now.
The rest will follow.

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I made a BIG mistake in my first leadership role.

I treated every team member
exactly the same way.

What worked for my more senior employees
completely frustrated the younger ones.

And what motivated my Millennial teammates
made the Boomers uncomfortable.

Here's what I learned:

Great leaders don't use a one-size-fits-all approach.

Some team members appreciate daily feedback.
Others prefer monthly check-ins.

Some want detailed instructions.
Others need creative freedom.

Some love collaborative brainstorming.
Others do their best thinking alone.

The secret?

Get to know each person as an individual.

Ask them:
• When do you do your best work?
• How do you prefer to communicate?
• What support do you need to succeed?
• What kind of feedback helps you grow?

Because leadership isn't about → your ← style.

It's about adapting to help each person thrive.

Instead of treating everyone equally.

Treat them individually.

P.S. What's your best tip for leading
different generations?
Share in the comments. 

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I used to think leadership was all about your title.
Now I know it's about how you make people feel.

11 signs you're a leader others (actually) want to follow:

01/ You defend them when they're not in the room.
02/ You give credit in public and coach in private.
03/ You fight battles they don't even know about.
04/ You shut down toxicity before it spreads.
05/ You see their potential before they do.
06/ You make their success your priority.
07/ You stay kind when times get tough.
08/ You apologize when you mess up.
09/ You show up when it matters.
10/ You let them outgrow you.
11/ You keep your promises.

I've known "leaders" with fancy titles
who made me feel invisible.

And others who led by influence 
and changed entire careers.

The difference?

One only cared about their position.
The other cared about their people.

Here's what real leaders know:

Your team's success is your success.
Their growth is your legacy.
Their trust is what makes you a leader.

Not your title.

Be the leader who makes people believe
in themselves.

That's the kind of impact that lasts forever.

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I managed teams for 10 years before I learned
this important truth:

Empathy isn't a "soft skill."

It's your most powerful leadership tool.

I once had a top performer who was
missing deadlines.

Instead of asking "Why isn't this done?"

I asked "How can I support you?"

Turns out, she was dealing with family
health issues but was afraid to speak up.

That one conversation changed everything.

8 ways I learned to show empathy at work:

— Listen without jumping to fix things
— Be flexible when life throws curveballs
— Make time for non-work conversations
— Give praise in public, feedback in private
— Create space where no question feels stupid
— Support mental health days, not just sick days
— Ask how you can help, not why things aren't done
— Treat your team like people first, employees second

When you lead with empathy,
productivity and loyalty naturally follow.

You don't have to choose between being human
and being successful.

The most effective leaders are both.

Because at the end of the day,
people don't leave bad jobs.

They leave environments where they don't feel
understood or appreciated.

Want to transform your team?

Start with empathy.

It's the investment that pays the highest returns.

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I spent 7 years studying what separates
great leaders from everyone else.
(The answer shocked me.)

It wasn't charisma or intelligence.
It wasn't experience or credentials.

It was mastering a specific set of competencies
that anyone can learn.

You see, no one's a born leader.

You have to build it. One skill at a time.

The best leaders aren't naturals.
They're practitioners.

They know that self-awareness beats ego.
That emotional intelligence beats IQ.
That authenticity beats authority.

And it starts with leading yourself.

↳ Before you can inspire others
↳ Before you can drive change
↳ Before you can build culture

You must master the mirror.

Most people get this backwards.

They try to lead teams without building trust first.
They attempt to inspire without a clear vision.
They push for results without recognition.

And they wonder why it feels so hard.

Here's what actually works:

Start with one skill.
Practice for 30 days.
Then add another.

Small actions compound into transformation:

➟ Ask for feedback (even when it stings)
➟ Celebrate failures that taught you something
➟ Replace "You should..." with "What do you think?"

The best leaders aren't the loudest.
Or even the smartest.

They're the ones who do the work.

Your future team is waiting for
the leader you're becoming.

And they deserve the best version of you.

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I'd love to hear your perspective.

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Emotional Intelligence is a superpower at work.

Why does it matter so much?

95% of top performers have a high EQ.

First, let's clarify what it's not:

• It's not avoiding difficult conversations
• It's not brushing off what others say
• It's not thinking you're always right
• It's not wearing a "mask" to work
• It's not reacting without thinking
• It's not caring just about profits
• It's not jumping to conclusions
• It's not ignoring how you feel

Here's what it really is about:

• Knowing yourself well
• Being a calming presence
• Having empathy for others
• Building a culture of respect
• Keeping your emotions in check
• Handling disagreements smoothly
• Making it easy for everyone to speak up
• Being happy for others when they do well

If you want to be a top performer at work,
work on your Emotional Intelligence.

➟ It makes work more satisfying.
➟ It helps you lead better.
➟ It makes your team stronger.

Elevate your EQ.
Your career will thank you for it.

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I Build Companies That Sell For Millions And Teach Founders How to Do the Same

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1994:  Born in London and sent to live in Ghana.
Age 11: Came back to South London living on a 4th floor council estate.
Age 14: Started tutoring biz. Made £500 (woop).
Age 17: Started EntrepreneurXpress (sold for £110,000 wooop).
Age 21: Started Fanbytes with my friends in uni.
Age 21 - 27: A blur. Grew the team to 80 people, raised $2m in funding. Won clients like Deliveroo, Samsung and the UK Government.
Age 27: Sold the company to independent agency Brainlabs in a multi 8 figure deal (wooooop).
Age 29: Brokered two more business exits.
Age 30:  Building more sellable companies with great founders.

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Two years ago, I started writing the book I wish I had when I was 18. 

Growing up I had big dream but also bigger doubts.

→ I didn’t know how to start. I didn’t know who to call,
→ I didn’t know if I was even capable.

That’s why I wrote 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵’𝘴 𝘚𝘵𝘰𝘱𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘠𝘰𝘶?.

Eleven chapters, each one a cheat code. Things like

→ How to build a network from nothing.
→ How to stop living by other people’s scorecards.
→ How to take action before you feel ready.

These are the same cheat codes that took me from being an anxious, self doubting, self hating kid in South London… 

...to building and selling a company for tens of millions, and now running a portfolio that does £47 million a year.

I wrote this book for one reason: to help you get out of your own way.

What’s Stopping You is available to pre-order now. And I’d be grateful if you did.

Everything I wish I knew when I started.

Pre-order the book in the featured section. ⬇️

Timothy Armoo

If you want to make money, go niche.

Earlier this week I went to a Teachable creator event, and what I saw was wild.

It reminded me just how much power there is in niches.

A few examples:

1. A guy had built a dog-training community so specific that his content was tailored to individual dog breeds. The more specific the breed, the higher the conversions. A whole operation built on hyper-niche dog behaviour.

2. A woman teaching Excel had quietly amassed 30,000 students on Teachable alone!!

3. A ton of language communities with people building MASSIVE communities around helping people learn languages.

Where there is passion, there is community.
Where there is community, there is a business.

I’ve believed for a long time that this is the future of marketing.

Seeing it up close made me even more certain.

Smart move by Teachable to lean into what I think is the next era of online business.


P.S. If you're building something in a niche community/interest, I'd love to chat.

#TeachablePartner

Pre-Order My New Book “What’s Stopping You?” In My Featured Section ⬇️

This is what they don’t teach you in school.

(11 lessons about building, scaling, and exiting businesses)

I asked 11 of my millionaire friends for their best advice to make more money.

This is what they said 👇



P.S. I’ve got something incredible for you…

On January 10th, myself, Lara Acosta, Chris Donnelly, Daniel Priestley, Simon Squibb, Tim Campbell, Kit Chilvers, and more are hosting the UK’s BIGGEST live event for my book 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂?

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This brand reached $1.4B valuation by just selling water.

In beer cans with skulls.

(save this post for later)

Liquid Death didn’t ride trends.

It hijacked them.

→ Skull cans
→ Metal riffs
→ The tagline “Murder Your Thirst”

They didn’t win because of ads or influencers. It won because it rewired how people see the category.

It’s viral branding that meets anti-corporate energy.

Most founders would’ve killed the idea before launch.

Wrong packaging.
Wrong tone.
Wrong price.

And yet…

That’s what makes this one worth studying. Not copying (it hit completely flat in the UK), but definitely worth studying.

This 4-step playbook turns your weird into your secret weapon... 👇


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This $1.4 Billion Company Just Sells Water

Waiting for validation is the most expensive mistake you'll make.

I learned this the hard way.

When I started FanBytes at 21, practically everyone around me doubted me.

"Influencer marketing? That's not a real business."
"You're too young to run a company."
"This won't scale past uni."

My own relatives told me to get a proper job. Clients we wanted to sign wouldn't return my emails. Prospects laughed us out of meetings.

Basically we were just three kids from uni trying to convince Nike to trust us…

And I just kept waiting for someone credible to say we were onto something.

That validation never came, so we just kept building.

6 years later - we sold for 8-figures.

After the same, those exact same people who didn’t believe in us told everyone they “always knew” we’d make it. Relatives brag about my exit at family dinners. People in the industry suddenly wanted coffee meetings.

It’s wild how success rewrites everyone's memory.

But waiting for their approval would've killed us.

The gap between doubt and belief isn't time.
It's evidence.

Build the evidence.

And one day they'll pretend they believed in you the whole time.

You won't care. You'll be too busy building the next thing they don't understand yet.



📌 Want to unlock your dream life?

I went from growing up in a council estate to building a company and exiting for 8-figures.

On January 10th, myself, Lara Acosta, Chris Donnelly, Daniel Priestley, and more are hosting the UK’s BIGGEST live event for my book What’s Stopping You?

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Join My Book Launch On January 10th In My Featured Section ⬇️

I have ADHD and OCD.

This cheatcode is how I built an 8-figure business anyway.

4 years ago, ADHD diagnosis. 3 years ago, OCD joined the party.

I call it my "spicy brain."

During Fanbytes (and even now), I'd get excited about everything. Start 10 projects before finishing one.

What made it easier wasn't any productivity hack.

It was being intentional about surrounding myself with people who could cool me down.

I had to be vulnerable and say: "This is what's going on in my brain. I need your support."

Help me not start 10 different things at once.
Help me see things through.
Help me finish projects.

As the CEO, the "big founder," this felt wrong. I was supposed to have it together. But being open about what I needed was the best thing I ever did.

Because the biggest misconception about ADHD and OCD is that you have to handle it alone.

You don't.

I actively sought out people who could:

See things through when I got distracted
Help me actually finish what I started
Ground me when I got too excited

While everyone's trying to fix their ADHD brain solo, I built a support system around mine.

The real cheatcode for neurodivergent founders: Stop pretending you can do it alone. Start asking for the support you need.

Your brain doesn't need fixing. It needs the right people around it.


P.S. Ever struggled with mental health?

Join The UK’s Biggest Live Event On January 10th In My Featured Section ⬇️

The riskiest chance you'll ever take?

The one you don't take.

Everyone obsesses over why they can’t do something:

→ "What if I fail?"
→ "What if I lose money?"
→ "What if people judge me?"

But nobody talks about the cost of doing nothing.

Every time you choose safety over possibility, you're voting for a smaller version of yourself.

You're not just avoiding risk. You're also becoming someone who avoids risk…

These are the real questions you need to ask:

→ What if it works and I never tried?
→ What if I'm ready right now?
→ What if regret costs more than failure ever could?

Your future self isn't waiting for you to be ready.

They're waiting for you to be brave.

You thought that dreaming small was keeping you safe. But let me tell you this, it’s the most expensive choice you’ll ever make.

So you only have 2 options:

Take the risk now.
Or pay the price of regret.



📌 Want to unlock your dream life?

I went from growing up in a council estate to building a company and exiting for 8-figures.

On January 10th, myself, Lara Acosta, Chris Donnelly, Daniel Priestley, and more are hosting the UK’s BIGGEST live event for my book 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂?

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POV: Your mic cuts out mid-TED Talk in Uganda.

800 people staring at you.

Last week, I was giving this talk about overcoming obstacles (ironic, right?) when the audio just dies. Tech team's scrambling around, giving me the "5 minutes to fix" signal.

Now I've got a choice.

I can either stand there awkwardly while everyone checks their phones, or turn this into a chance to re-energise the room.

"Alright, we've got 5 minutes. Everyone up!"

Next thing, the whole room's on their feet. I love doing this. I love getting everyone to shout and jump.

I also spotted a woman in the back who wanted to pitch her business idea.

By the time my mic comes back, nobody even cares about the technical stuff anymore. We're all just buzzing from what just happened.

Perfect delivery isn't the point of speaking. 

It's about reading the room and working with what you've got.

So, next time something goes wrong, do this:

1️⃣ When something breaks, don't wait for someone else to fix it.

You're responsible for your own life and your own success. Take relentless action to get the best outcome possible.

2️⃣ Don't be afraid to give others the spotlight.

People remember how you made them FEEL. Make them feel like the smartest people in the room.

3️⃣ Your response to failure defines the outcome

In every failure, you have the choice: panic, or pivot. 


The moment when things go wrong can be a massive opportunity to get an even better outcome.


P.S. When was the last time you turned a disaster into a win?



📌 Speaking of turning obstacles into opportunities...

My book What's Stopping You? launches in only 8 weeks.

On January 10th, I'm hosting the UK's BIGGEST live event with 𝗟𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝗔𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗮, 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘆, 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗯𝗯, 𝗗𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗹𝗲𝘆, 𝗧𝗶𝗺 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗹, and 𝗞𝗶𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀.

→ Win £10,000 in funding 
→ Learn from 7 world-class speakers 
→ Get answers to YOUR specific challenges

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(limited seats available)

Stop reading random business books.

These 5 will give you an unfair advantage.

You don’t actually have a reading problem (even though you have 100s of books on your shelf that you haven’t read yet), you have an implementation problem.

It doesn’t matter how much you read, it matters how much you implement.

This is a list of the best books I’ve ever read.

In my experience, there are two types of entrepreneurs:

1. The ones who read everything, and stay stuck.
2. The ones who go deep on a few books, and build real companies.

The first group gets smarter.
The second group gets rich.

Be the second.

Your next breakthrough probably isn’t a new book. It’s doing the thing you already highlighted and forgot.

And if you do need a new book to read…

These are my recommendations 👇


—

And if something’s still stopping you…

I’ve got a recommendation for you.

I launched my book What’s Stopping You? a month ago.

This isn't about book sales. It's about reaching every person who needs permission to dream bigger.

If you’ve ever got value from my content, I’d love to deliver even more value at the live book launch. I’m hosting the UK’s BIGGEST live event together with Lara Acosta, Daniel Priestley, Chris Donnelly, Tim Campbell, Simon Squibb, and Kit Chilvers.

You can

→ Win £10,000 in funding
→ Learn from 7 world-class speakers
→ Any question you have (with VIP)
→ Get a TON of pre-order bonuses

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If You Liked These Books, You'l Love These

You don't rise to your goals.

You fall to your environment.

I grew up on Old Kent Road council estate in South London, where most kids had their ambition beaten out of them before they turned 15.

Then I got a bursary to Christ's Hospital School.

Walking onto those grounds for the first time was wild.

Rugby fields bigger than my entire council estate.
Buildings older than my whole neighbourhood.
Kids casually chatting about ski trips.

I remember standing there, and I thought “There's absolutely no way I can be in this place and stay the same person I was yesterday.”

And that was exactly why I chose it.

Not for the education.

But because I needed to completely change my environment if I wanted a different life.

When you're suddenly surrounded by kids whose parents work in boardrooms instead of building sites, your brain starts working differently.
It changes EVERYTHING…

People always ask me how I went from council estate to selling my company for 8-figures.

It wasn't about working harder.
I just refused to stay in the environment that was keeping me small.

Most people try to build something massive while staying exactly where they are, surrounded by the same people who think their dreams are unrealistic.

That's like trying to get fit while living in McDonald's.

If you actually want different results, you need to physically put yourself in different surroundings.

Your environment is either lifting you up or weighing you down.

There's no middle ground.



📌 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲?

I went from growing up in a council estate, and built a company that sold for 8-figures.

On January 10th, myself, 𝗟𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝗔𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗮, 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘆, 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗹𝗲𝘆, 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗯𝗯, 𝗞𝗶𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀, and 𝗧𝗶𝗺 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗹 are hosting the UK's BIGGEST live event for my book What's Stopping You?

Get your free ticket here: https://lnkd.in/eAdyFm2p

This Place Changed My Life...

I wish someone told me these 16 truths when I was 20.

Would've saved me years of mistakes.

I wasted years learning these the hard way.

Started at 17, failed 6 businesses, then eventually became successful.

The problem is: I kept taking advice from people who'd never done it.

Your parents mean well but their advice is from 1995 (or older!)
Your friends are great but they're also broke.
The gurus just want to sell you their course.

Meanwhile, the people actually building wealth know these uncomfortable truths:

P.S. Which one resonated most with you?


📌 Speaking of turning obstacles into opportunities...

My book 𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩'𝙨 𝙎𝙩𝙤𝙥𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙔𝙤𝙪? launches on January 10th!

To launch it, I'm hosting the UK's BIGGEST live event with 𝗟𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝗔𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗮, 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗯𝗯, 𝗗𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗹𝗲𝘆, 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘆, 𝗧𝗶𝗺 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗹, 𝗞𝗶𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀.

→ Win £10,000 in funding 
→ Learn from 7 world-class speakers 
→ Get answers to YOUR specific challenges

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These 16 Controversial Truths Will Make You Rich

Most people think they need the perfect job to build the perfect life.

The smart ones build what nobody can take away.

Let's be really clear about something.

You're not behind.
You're just building the wrong things.

Truth is: You're investing in stuff that disappears.

→ Job titles vanish in restructures. 
→ Company perks end with layoffs. 
→ Someone else's dream was never yours.

I've watched people lose everything except the character they built inside themselves.
They always come back stronger.

Build yourself.

Start today.


📌 Want to unlock your dream life?

I went from growing up in a council estate to building a company and exiting for 8-figures.
On January 10th, myself, Lara Acosta, Chris Donnelly, Daniel Priestley, and more are hosting the UK’s BIGGEST live event for my book What’s Stopping You?

Get your free ticket here: https://lnkd.in/eAdyFm2p

I built an 8-figure business.

But before that, I was told 13 times to give up.

This was an email I got in the 1st year of building Fanbytes. He was the 4th person to reject me, and the first person to tell me to give up.

At that point, I had two choices:

1. Walk away.
2. Or double down.

I bet on us.

Six years later, we’d built a team of 80, and generated tens of millions in revenue.

And that “small lifestyle business” grew beyond anything they predicted. 

Now - I exited that same company for multiple 8-figures, I'm an investor, and I wrote a book with all the cheatcodes I wish I knew when I was young.

If that investor had backed us, he would’ve made 54x his money.

But here’s the truth:
Rejection only sticks if you let it.

This is the cheatcode how to turn a “no” into an advantage:

1. Don’t take it personally.
Rejection is information. Use it.

2. Don’t argue.
Prove it. Quiet wins speak louder.

3. Don’t wait for validation.
Back yourself. Make it impossible to miss.

If you’re getting told no right now… keep moving.

Being underestimated is a GIFT.

Go out and use it.

Hot take: Not everyone should have a personal brand.

(read this to get promoted in 2026)

You don’t need a large following, but you do need to be known for SOMETHING.

Here’s the truth: having 10k followers won't get you promoted, but being the AI expert at your company will.

What so many people get wrong is this…

Personal brand isn't posting on LinkedIn.
It's being the person people call when shit breaks.

Pick one gap at your company and learn it for 30 days until you own it completely.

No followers needed.
No content calendar.
Just competence.

And competence gets you opportunities.

While everyone's building their "brand," someone just learned how to train an AI and got promoted.

Be that person.



📌 It took me 10 years to figure out how to get unstuck.

I went from growing up in a council estate to building a company and exiting for 8-figures.
Now my book What's Stopping You? launches in only 8 weeks.

On January 10th, I'm hosting the UK's BIGGEST live event with 𝗟𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝗔𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗮, 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘆, 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗯𝗯, 𝗗𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗹𝗲𝘆, 𝗧𝗶𝗺 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗹, and 𝗞𝗶𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀.

If you like my content, you’ll love this.

We’ll help you overcome the challenges in front of you to unlock the life you’ve always dreamt of.

If you upgrade to VIP…
- You can ask the speaker questions
- You get a chance to win £10,000!

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10 visuals that will transform your perspective:

(#6 could change everything for you.)

I wish I knew these lessons 15 years ago.

These visuals are from my new book What’s Stopping You?. Pre-order your copy to unlock the life you want: https://lnkd.in/eAdyFm2p

1. Small daily wins lead to big wins
↳ It’s not always the big leaps that change things
↳ The little daily wins stack up faster than you think

2. Do it scared
↳ You won’t always feel ready, and that’s fine
↳ Courage just doing it anyway without knowing whether it’ll work out

Original ideas are often the children of existing ideas
↳ Most great ideas are borrowed, then tweaked
↳ Take what’s out there, make it yours

Create your own luck
↳ Things start happening when you put yourself out there
↳ Luck’s just what shows up when you keep showing up

Take advice only from people living the life you want
↳ People love to give opinions, but most don’t walk the walk
↳ Only listen if they’ve built something you’d actually want

Split tasks in smaller pieces
↳ Big goals feel heavy when you try to do them all at once
↳ Break your big tasks into tiny steps, then just do the next bit

Be a person of value
↳ Doors open quicker for people who show up with something useful
↳ Help first, ask later. It pays off

It’s not that deep
↳ Most things aren’t worth the overthinking
↳ Take a breath, zoom out, and crack on

Keep making progress
↳ You don’t need to sprint, you just need to keep moving
↳ A little progress beats standing still every time

Make asymmetric bets
↳ Some things don’t cost much but could change EVERYTHING
↳ Place more of those bets. You only need one to land.

I'd love to know in the comments:

Which visual stuck out most to you?



P.S. These lessons are all from my book 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂?

This book has all the lessons I learnt in my journey growing up in a council estate to building a company and exiting for 8-figures.

On January 10th, myself, Lara Acosta, Chris Donnelly, Daniel Priestley, and more are hosting the UK’s BIGGEST live event for my book What’s Stopping You?

Get your free ticket here: https://lnkd.in/eAdyFm2p

10 Visuals That Will Change Your Life

There are only 2 types of entrepreneurs starting out:

1. The ones hooked on validation - stuck at £2k months
2. The ones who build simple systems - hitting £10k months

The first group:

- Refresh LinkedIn like it’s a slot machine
- Ask 20 people if their idea’s “good”
- Charge £500 when they know it should be £2k
- Post for praise, then forget to sell

The builders:

- Post at 8am, book calls, start selling
- Launch before it’s pretty
- Raise prices every 3 clients
- Track revenue, not reactions

One group’s still tweaking their logo.
The other just signed client number five.

Not because they’re smarter.
Because they stopped waiting.

The top 1% didn’t ask for permission.
They just built systems that quietly print cash, while everyone else debates what business to start.
It’s the unflashy stuff that gets results:

Cold outreach
Weekly check-ins
Monthly price bumps

Unsexy as hell.
But it works.

Your first £10k month isn't about being ready.
It's about starting before you are.

Skip the dopamine hit.
Send the invoice.


📙 On January 10th, I’m hosting the UK’s biggest live event to help you

On January 10th, I'm hosting the UK's BIGGEST live event with 𝗟𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝗔𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗮, 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘆, 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗯𝗯, 𝗗𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗹𝗲𝘆, 𝗧𝗶𝗺 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗹, and 𝗞𝗶𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀.

And if you get VIP:

→ You get a chance to £10,000 in funding
→ You can ask questions directly
→ Get my personal 2026 goal planner
→ Join a private WhatsApp group chat
→ And you get a copy of my book!!!

Get your free ticket here: https://lnkd.in/eAdyFm2p

These businesses will never trend on Twitter.

But they make more than 99% of start-ups.

Everyone's chasing the next AI startup while plumbers are quietly banking £2M a year.
These businesses are insane, and often overlooked.

The pattern is obvious:

- Local service roll-ups
- Boring B2B software
- Unsexy recurring revenue
- Infrastructure nobody thinks about

Steal these business ideas before everyone else catches on. 👇


P.S. If you have a business and you’re thinking of selling in the next 6-24 months, I’ve got something for you. At DealFlowAgent, we help you strategise the path to your exit to get you the best price possible. Send me a message if you want to know more.

These 7 Boring Businesses Make Stupid Money

Dumb founders chase the peak.
Smart ones sell the momentum.
(This is exactly how we sold Fanbytes)

Trying to sell at the very peak is actually the worst strategy. You’re getting tired, growth is plateauing, and your story that could sell the business slowly gets weaker.

Dumb founders = sell at the peak
Smart founders = sell around 70%

Here’s why you should sell around 70%:

→ Revenue is climbing
→ The team is motivated
→ The buyer sees potential

Because when you exit, you’re not selling a business that’s done.

You’re selling the opportunity for someone else to take what you’ve built and grow it even bigger.

They’re asking:

“Is this business still growing?”
“Can we plug this into our own business to make scale it faster?”
“Will this make us more money in less time than building it ourselves?”

If the answer to these 3 questions is yes…

You’re so likely to get a deal.

Would you ever sell your business?


P.S. At DealFlowAgent, we help business owners find the right buyer for their business. If you’re looking to sell in the next 6-24 months, DM me “EXIT” for more info.

Founders - Don't Make This Mistake

As 2025 comes to a close, it’s easy to look at the goals you didn’t hit.

And you feel stuck…

But most progress doesn’t look like giant leaps, it looks like small wins stacked over time.

One corner at a time.
One brick at a time.

Momentum, not magic.

If the task still feels too big, start smaller.
The important thing is that you start.

This is your reminder: Small moves count, they compound.

And they’re how everything big gets built.

What’s one small thing you did this year that made a big difference?


P.S. This is an illustration from my book What’s Stopping You? It contains the 11 cheatcodes to unlock the life you want.

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I read 149 business books.

Most were a waste of time.

These 9 are worth it.

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Most business books are just 300 pages saying what could've been a blog post. Or worse, they're all theory with zero practical application.

These 9 actually solve real problems:

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗧𝗼 𝗕𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲𝗱 - Kishimi & Koga
Stop needing everyone's approval. This genuinely rewired how I see myself and others. If you're serious about peace of mind, start here.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂? - Timothy Armoo
All the shortcuts to unlock the life you want. I wrote this after selling my company for 8-figures. Every lesson from zero to exit, no fluff.

𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗹 - John Warrilow
Build a business that runs without you. Standardise everything, reduce your involvement, create something actually sellable. Not sexy, but essential.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 80/20 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲 - Richard Koch 
Find the 20% that drives 80% of your results. Shows you exactly where to focus so you work less and achieve more. 

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝘀𝘆𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘆 - Morgan Housel 
Not just about getting rich, but staying rich - both in mindset and money. Makes you rethink every financial decision you've ever made.

𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗱 - Daniel Priestley 
Create genuine demand. This is the formula: Right audience → strong message → warm-up → timed launch → scarcity → great delivery. 

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗙𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿 - Matt Abrahams 
Handle high-pressure conversations without freezing. Embrace spontaneity, structure your thinking, actually speak better when it matters.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗗𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺 - Simon Squibb 
Get crystal clear on what you actually want andS the excuses holding you back. Gives you the push and steps to finally start moving.

𝗛𝗬𝗣𝗡𝗢-𝗧𝗜$𝗜𝗡𝗚 - Mark Young 
Be more persuasive with a few subtle tweaks without being pushy. Improve your sales through psychology, not pressure.

Each book solves one specific problem.

No theory. 
Just tools.

That's the difference between the 9 and the other 140.

P.S. Which problem are you trying to solve right now?



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Design inspiration by Matt Gray.

I wish I knew these 11 cheatcodes at 18.

(no one teaches these in school)

Would've saved me years of mistakes. Years of doing things the hard way. Years of listening to people who'd never actually done it.

Your teachers don't know this stuff.
Your parents' advice is from outdated.
And gurus just want your money.

Meanwhile, the people actually winning know these shortcuts:

𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗼𝗱𝗲 1: 𝗪𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗪𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗢𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝘃𝗲𝘀
If you tell yourself you're sh*t at sales, you'll be shit at sales. Tell yourself you're unstoppable - watch what happens.

𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗼𝗱𝗲 2: 𝗜𝗻𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗜𝘀 𝗮 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿
You don't know what's "impossible" yet. So you try it anyway. And sometimes it works.

𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗼𝗱𝗲 3: 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗜𝘁 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘆 𝗧𝗼 𝗪𝗶𝗻 Stop doing 100 things badly. Do 3 things that actually move the needle. The rest is just busy work.

𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗼𝗱𝗲 4: 𝗗𝗼 𝗜𝘁 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 Just send that cold email. Increase your prices. Do the hard thing. Fear doesn't go away, you just get used to acting despite it.

𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗼𝗱𝗲 5: 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗜𝘀 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 Find what's working, then copy it. Make it 10% better or different. That's it. Stop trying to reinvent everything.

I used these to build Fanbytes.

Sold it for 8-figures.

While everyone else was still asking if their logo looked professional enough.

P.S. Which one are you avoiding right now?



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I put them all in my book 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂?

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