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The Five Best Ways to Waste Your Time and Your Life

As I sit here pondering the myriad ways we choose to fill the minutes that make up our lives, it strikes me that there's an art to wasting time -- a craft many of us have unwittingly mastered. In the grand tapestry of existence, we weave threads of distraction, procrastination, and unproductive pursuits, believing we have all the time in the world. But do we really? I'd like to share a story, a story that might sound familiar to you, or perhaps it's a reflection of a path you've considered...

90 Seconds To A Better Job

"Your value doesn't decrease based on someone's inability to see your worth." ~ Anonymous The alarm buzzes, echoing the daily grind. John drags himself out of bed, his mind already at the office before his feet hit the floor. The job that once sparked excitement now feels like a monotonous maze. An endless cycle of tasks that bring more exhaustion than fulfillment. John feels stuck, trapped in a job that pays the bills but drains his soul. One day, as John scrolls through social media during a...

The Top Three Time Management Hacks I Use To Stay Disciplined

Time is the most valuable resource we possess, and managing it efficiently can be the key to achieving our goals, both personally and professionally. In today's fast-paced world, staying disciplined and making the most of every hour is a challenge we all face.  Over the years, I've discovered three time management hacks that have greatly improved my ability to stay disciplined and make the most of my time …    #1. Prioritize and Plan with the Eisenhower Matrix  The Eisenhower Matrix, also...
Mastering The Art of Discipline …

Mastering The Art of Discipline …

Pop, pop! It's Friday. And … It's showtime, my friends!   9:00 a.m. Central here. What looks like 20 or 30 minutes or so. It's the end of the week. Really good for some people, really bad for other people. But hey, let's start it off right. We're...

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Plenty of Regrets, But Not This …

Plenty of Regrets, But Not This …

There are plenty of things in life I regret, but I never in a million years will regret being too loud, too outrageous, wearing colors that are too bright, saying something too outrageous or regret or, you know, holding back or saying something...

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Lessons From My Biggest Business Screw-ups!

Lessons From My Biggest Business Screw-ups!

Hey! Good morning! Good afternoon! Good … well, whatever time it is for you right now while you’re catching up on #AllThings #StopDoingNothing!!!  Back on August 28th, I did a widespread social LIVESTREAM where I talked about business screw...

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Time To Simplify …

Time To Simplify …

Hey everyone, Patrick Almond here, checking in with some updates and thoughts to kickstart your week. Let’s dive right in …  First, let’s talk about the basics: health and sleep. I’ve been consistent with my 5x5 workout routine and dialing in on...

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They Mocked Us, Now They Pay Us.

They Mocked Us, Now They Pay Us.

A geek saved my life junior year in high school, right before the state tournament. I got a 68. I got one test left. Everybody's bullying this guy. So, I'm like, you know what? He was cool. He never said anything. I never said anything to him. We...

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Marketing: Planning, Execution, Results …

Marketing: Planning, Execution, Results …

Happy Thursday you beautiful badass! Guess what?! It's time to talk marketing.   At the time of this YouTube Short and social livestream … it was Monday (the 26th of august to be exact!). I was – and will continue to be -- LIVE on YouTube, Facebook...

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Unleash the Ultimate Strategy to Boost Website Traffic

Unleash the Ultimate Strategy to Boost Website Traffic

Hey everyone! Last Wednesday’s YouTube LIVE was digital marketing focused à on boosting website traffic through practical strategies, and I’m here to break down some of those top takeaways.  First, let’s talk mindset -- overcoming fear and staying...

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The Bar is Low (Part Two): Personal Journey

The Bar is Low (Part Two): Personal Journey

The bar is sooooo low -- Part two.  So, the other day I was talking about how in the world the bar is so low that all you gotta do is be average or barely above average. You can leap over it. Well, here's a trick I've learned over the past few...

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Mastering Your Future: The Art of Planning

Mastering Your Future: The Art of Planning

Hey everyone, here’s what’s been on my mind as we hit mid-November. I spent Veterans Day out here in Oklahoma City, reflecting on both personal growth and business strategies to help us all get better at what we do.  This past weekend, I got in...

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Winning Made Easy: Just Do This!

Winning Made Easy: Just Do This!

This is something you need to hear. So, stop and take a deep breath.   The bar for being good in any aspect of the world right now is so low that you are probably easy clearing it. Do you walk at least once a week? Do you go to the gym at least...

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Enhance Marketing Focus With KISS Principle …

Enhance Marketing Focus With KISS Principle …

You know, I've been in marketing for several decades. Well … that makes me sound like I'm ancient. I'm not quite ancient. Just been there for a while. And one of the best things I learned is to kiss, baby, KISS. Keep it as simple as possible.  Keep...

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