This past week, my client Elizabeth shared her story with me, and I want to share it with you, Reader. Seven years ago, she wrote a book (then she didn't do anything with it). Have you ever put time and effort into creating something, and then lost your momentum or motivation? (I know I have.) The manuscript sat on her computer, and even though she hired an editor, they weren't especially helpful. She wasn’t sure what to do next, so the manuscript just…waited. Waiting to be published, impact...
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I was having a conversation with a friend last week. She said she was so exhausted and when I asked why, she said, "Well, my schedule is so full." Almost as an off-handed comment, she added, "And it's not doing sh*t I want to do, either." It came down to her saying "Yes." when she wanted to say, "NO!" That brings me to this bright and early Monday morning thought. Is this you: You got an invite, but you didn't want to go. You said yes anyway, because what would they think if you didn't? So...
2 days ago • 2 min read
Today's Olympics Movie Recommendation: Chariots of Fire (I'm not crying, you're crying!) Reading time: 30 Olympics-winning seconds The 2026 Winter Olympics are coming to a close this weekend, and I'm a little sad I have to wait two more years for the summer Games. 😢 I've been inspired by watching the athletes pour their hearts into every performance. We’ve witnessed the joy of victory, grace of perseverance, and heart-breakingness of defeat. There's one last AHA moment I've had this week: the...
4 days ago • 1 min read
Today's Fun Olympics Movie Recommendation: Blades of Glory (you're welcome) Reading time: <46 seconds ICYMI, I love the Olympics. Thus the non-stop talk about it this week. Of course, figure skating is a fan favorite (and it's so funny to hear Scotty Hamilton commentating this year). Speaking of figure skating, the jumps aren't ultimately what wins the gold. Winning a medal comes down to the landing. A flawless program with tons of solid triple axels mean nothing if you wobble (or wipe out)...
5 days ago • 2 min read
Today's Olympic Movie Recommendation: International Velvet Reading time: 22 seconds You might wonder why I'm still watching the Olympics every second I can (and talking about it every day this week). Well, it's my newsletter and I can do what I want. 🤭 Seriously, Reader, it's because being a successful author and empire builder requires consistency and creativity. And a plan. Just like these Olympians have! You need a structured plan designed to build a strong, profitable, and successful...
6 days ago • 2 min read
Today's Olympic Movie Recommendation: Cool Runnings Reading time: 28.5 seconds Watching the skiers and the skaters do their things is very cool, but I've been paying close attention to who they have around them before they compete, and after they win (or don't). I've noticed that every competitor isn't there by themselves, and even writing that seems ridiculous. Of course they've got an awesome team. Every single one has a coach who pushes them, a training partner who cheers for them (and...
7 days ago • 1 min read
Reading time: 33 seconds If you want to compete in the Olympics, you can't just show up to the Games. It's much more difficult, as you can imagine (if you haven't seen the movie Miracle (today's recommendation), about the 1980 Men's Hockey Team, it's great and provides some insight). But here's a quick preview: They have to train for years. Then, they have to qualify (hey, Olympic Trials!). They prove themselves and earn their spot through years of showing up, doing the work, and building...
8 days ago • 1 min read
Connect with Marika here: https://www.profittruths.com/ Reading time: 32 seconds Have you been watching the Winter Olympics this week? I loooooove the Olympics, and have since I was a kid. The first Olympics I remember watching were the 1976 Games. Seeing Nadia Comǎneci score the first ever perfect 10 made me want to be not only an Olympian, but a gymnast to boot. Spoiler for me: I'm way too tall to be a gymnast. Whomp whomp. Quick side note: I'm going to recommend an Olympic movie I love...
9 days ago • 2 min read
Reading time: 32 seconds If you’re a writer who hasn’t cracked your code, you’re not alone. It’s true for most writers. You need to identify your own unique combination of conditions, rituals, and triggers that opens the writing faucet and lets the words flow. Mine? Obvi, it starts with coffee, tea, and water at my desk... Two Pomodoros (25 min each, based on The Pomodoro Technique) Music playing (always) Read first, write second 4:30-8:00 AM (before the world wakes up) When I honor my code?...
11 days ago • 1 min read