For those of you that are new here, every week I send what I call a 1x1x1.
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One thought from my week.
One interesting find/tool from my week.
One image from my life.

Let's dive in 👇

Thought from the week

Every morning I sit down with a cup of coffee, a pen, and the kind of paper that was definitely meant for more important things than my chicken-scratch handwriting.

I write out my to-do list.
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Highest leverage stuff only.
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No “fold laundry” or “buy oat milk” makes the cut.
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Just the needle-movers.

But the real magic?
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At the very top, I write a little message to myself.
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A mini pep-talk.
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Sometimes it’s a gentle reminder.
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Other times it’s a “light a fire under your ass because nobody else is gonna do it” message.

Lacking a little motivation or discipline?
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Here are 5 of my favorites that keep me moving forward:
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​1. Impatience with actions. Patience with results.
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​I think about this SEAL saying a lot. The idea:
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Impatience with actions: Move fast, take initiative, execute now.
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Patience with results: Don't expect instant success or immediate payoff. Endurance, persistence, and consistency compound over time.
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​2. Just a little bit better.

I don't need a giant win every day.
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I just need to get a little bit better every day.

This compounds to the big wins.
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​3. Dig deep. Focus the effort. Never give up.
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​This was the background of my phone during the first two years of WeHero.
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Basically, a constant reminder that startups are hard and DoorDash is not a career plan B.
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​4. Life is play.

Because sometimes I forget and turn it into a serious board meeting in my own head.

4. Kick some f*cking ass!

No explanation needed.

Interesting Tool/Find

Want something to do when you’re doom-scrolling Instagram or trying to figure out if Uber Eats gave you 10% off or just the illusion of savings?

I dusted off my old Lumosity subscription.
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Do I feel sharper? Sure.
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Can I remember what I ate for lunch two days ago? Not a chance.

See you all next week!