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Here’s some firecracker reads to help you finish the week stronger
This week’s list of articles comes from Medium.
There’s a ton of reading for you this week. Dive in, let me know which articles resonated with you, and enjoy!
Topics:
Discipline, Goals, Motivation, Personal Finance, Philosophy, Productivity, Racism, Self-Improvement, Socioeconomics, Women, and Writing
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Discipline
Ignore The Pain Of Discipline
Keep Going — Even When Impediments Come
Do This Before Giving In To Your Next Temptation
Implement These Two Strategies If You Suck At Discipline
Discipline Is The Only Fuel You Need To Accomplish Your Goals
Discipline Is Painful. The More You Practice It, The Less Painful It Is.
Choosing Long-Term Benefits Over Short-Term Pleasures Is The Epitome Of Self-Discipline
Goals
Always Go For The Running Start
Don’t Forget To Do This With Your Goals
Your Choices Are The Architects Of Your Future
If You Don’t Address Your Distractions, Say Goodbye To Productivity
Motivation
I Had Zero Motivation This Morning
Use Criticism To Propel You Forward
Channel Negative Energy From Others
After A Day of Zero Motivation, Here’s What Happened
Feeling Stuck In A Rut? You Won’t Be After Reading This.
Newsletter
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Set Up Your Kids To Be Millionaires
You NEED A Side Gig To Save On Taxes
My Millionaire Mentor Told Me To Do This
It’s Official: My Mom Is Getting Into Crypto
Parents Shouldn’t Pay For Their Kids College
10 Things I Did To Pay Off 60k In Student Loans
Why Do We Want Giant Homes For A Few People?
Men Partially Motivated Me To Increase My Income
The Wretched Truth: You Can’t Afford Your Lifestyle
10 Things You Can Start Today If You’re Financially Off Track
If You’re 25, You Can Become A Millionaire With $500/Month
2 Ways I’m Helping My “Kid” Reach Their Financial Goals Faster
I’m Very Uncomfortable Leaving My Income Up To Someone Else
12 Things I Did To Build My Business Freshmen Year of High School
9 Reasons You Should Keep Your Finances Separate From Your Partner
Productivity
The Truth Hurts: You’re Lazier Than You Think
Racism
7 Examples of Modern Racism In The Workplace
White Men Outpace Black Women In Corporate Every Single Time
Self Improvement
I’m Doing “Well”
What Will Lashing Out Accomplish?
I’ve Been Unhappy The Past 7 Years
Don’t Let People Put Thoughts In Your Head
Your Choices Are The Architects Of Your Future
Self Improvement With Philosopher Paco
Check Your Gratitude (WTF?)
Are You Failing At What You Don’t Want To Be Doing?
Socioeconomics
We Were Promised Opportunities; Instead, We’re Drowning In Student Debt
Women (New!)
Listen To Your Truth
Articles For Women
Why I Started Paying For Housecleaning
Makeup Can Give You A False Sense Of Confidence
Writing (New!)
Always Write As If No One’s Watching
Don’t Worry About Sales, Just Keep Writing
Why Do We Want Giant Homes For A Few People?
Aside From Passion, Generosity Keeps Me Writing
The Best Time To Write Is When You’re Not Inspired
What To Do When You Have Nothing To Write About
My Best friend Introduced Me to Substack & Medium
If You’re Not Doing This With Your Blogs, You’re Wasting A lot of Material
Book Releases
Everyday Affirmations: Valentine’s Day Edition
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