Sponsorships

Hey, here’s a question for all of you.

If I add sponsors to my newsletter, would you be interested?

YES

NO

I WANT TO BE A SPONSOR

My sponsors have to meet a few key criteria.

It needs to be a product or service I use, trust and believe in.

I can’t recommend something to you that I wouldn’t use myself or with my family!

Today at a Glance:

• Sponsorships
• Let Go of the past
• The Growth Guide with Ed Hess
• The 1% Club weekly growth update

Let Go

This is a story I love.

It’s so simple and it hits so hard.

Without further ado, let me share a story about two monks with you:

In a lush, serene mountain range, two monks, a master and his disciple, walked along a forest path, their robes gently brushing against the forest floor.

The air was crisp, filled with the scent of pine and the soft murmur of a distant stream. They were deep in discussion about the virtues of their monastic life, particularly the practice of celibacy and avoiding attachments, their voices harmonizing with the natural chorus around them.

As they approached a narrow river, they noticed an elderly woman. Her eyes were pools of kindness, yet they held a glint of distress.

The river, though not vast, was swift and treacherous. The woman hesitated at its edge, her frail frame quivering at the thought of crossing.

Without a moment’s hesitation, the elder monk approached her. His movements were fluid, a dance of compassion in human form. Gently, he lifted her in his arms, his strength a silent testament to years of disciplined practice.

The woman, initially startled, felt a wave of relief wash over her as she was carried safely to the other side where she smiled at the aged monk who winked at her with a twinkle in his eye as he set her safely on the shore.

The monks continued their journey, but the air had shifted.

The younger monk was visibly angry, his brow furrowed, his steps heavy with resentment. Hours passed, the once harmonious conversation was now replaced by a brooding silence. The trees whispered amongst themselves, sensing the tension.

Finally, as the sun dipped below the horizon, painting the sky in shades of orange and pink, the younger monk could contain his turmoil no longer.

How could you? he burst out, his words sharp as daggers. Our teachings forbid us from touching women, yet you carried that old woman as if you disregarded all our principles!

The elder monk stopped and turned, his gaze soft and understanding, yet unwavering.

My dear brother, he began, his voice a soothing balm, I carried the woman for a few minutes and left her on the other side of the river. Yet, you’ve been carrying her ever since.

Two Monks – Generated by DALL-E [Prompted by CM]

The Past is Gone

When you begin to practice meditation, you’ll often hear,

The past is gone

The future hasn’t happened

The only moment that matters is now

Right here. Right now. This moment is what matters.

When we dwell on the past too often, it can lead to bitterness, frustration and depression.

When we dwell on the future too much, it can lead to anger, frustration and anxiety.

When we live presently, in this moment, we can be free.

Are you holding onto the past?

What should you be putting down?

Share your answers with me and tell me how you put them down to get added to the 1% club, below.

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TGG Podcast

This week on the Growth Guide Podcast, we talked to Edward D. Hess about his book, OWN YOUR WORK JOURNEY!: The Path to Meaningful Work and Happiness in the Age of Smart Technology and Radical Change.

To succeed in your Life and Career, Become Your Best Self.

In this conversation, we talk about how you do it:

• Ownership: You need to own your shit
• Fix your thinking: Do the work and fix your thinking
• Humility: Are you humble, and do you put others first?
• Meditate: You don’t need to be a monk to enjoy meditation benefits
• Self-awareness: Understand internal and external self-awareness
• Balance mentoring & coaching: Find the right balance between the two.

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Listen to the Podcast

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The 1% Club

This week, I want to share some notes from a conversation with my friend, Eric who I first got to know when we ran the Twitter Growth Community.

Eric wrote

I’ve fallen into the pattern of chasing shiny objects and trying to do too much, especially with my personal brand-building side of things.

I took my hands off the wheel on certain things to focus on other things.

My plan for 2024 is to double down on my social media game and get back to writing new content daily.

I’m also working with Chenell and doubling down on my newsletter. I treated it as an after-thought rather than something that could and should be my primary focus.

I know you’re going to do amazing things, Eric, and I look forward to seeing you do them, my friend.

Remember, share your weekly wins with me and we’ll profile them all in the 1% Club.

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