How are you doing? Yes, you.
If you've had a busy week, are feeling a little burnt out, or just need a reminder to keep your head up, we've got you covered with today's list. No matter what you've got going on, we're sharing tips, stories, and more to help.
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Here's to another week and finding the motivation to push through obstacles:
Book of the week
Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins - For David Goggins, childhood was a nightmare. He transformed himself from a depressed, overweight young man with no future into a U.S. Armed Forces icon and one of the world's top endurance athletes. In Can't Hurt Me, he shares his astonishing life story and reveals how anyone can push past pain, demolish fear, and reach their full potential.
Launch your online knowledge business
Join Matthew Encina and other speakers like Gary Vaynerchuk, Lisa Nichols, Jay Shetty, and Nicole Walters at Teachable's Share What You Know Summit. This live, three-day virtual event will feature some incredible sessions to teach you every aspect of building an online knowledge business, even if you are new or just starting out:
- Creating an online course or coaching service
- Developing a visual brand and site that stands out and attracts your dream customers
- Maximizing social media to really grow your offerings and revenue
Registration is still open, and with your ticket, you’ll receive a virtual “swag bag” gift with coupons and helpful digital tools that you can use to launch your business. Hope to see you there!
Articles to read
- In 2015, Marie R. Gill lost her firm's biggest contract after a computer glitch. Her firm almost fell apart, but with a second chance, she and her team recovered swiftly. They came back stronger than ever, claiming the 406th spot on the Inc. 5000, with a three-year growth rate of 1,131% and $2.9 million in revenue last year. Learn how Marie and her team did it in this article.
- Before becoming the founder of environmental beauty brand, Volto Urbano, Lela Kelly was living on welfare as a single mom, supporting her two children. Read her story and how she built a beauty empire in this article.
What to watch
- A struggling boxer finds himself up for the challenge of his career. To go from nobody to somebody, Rocky Balboa is in for the fight of his life. Rocky (1976) is the ultimate, classic fighting movie that will motivate you to face your challenges head on, pump your fists in the air, and celebrate your accomplishments.
- Chris Gardner is a single father dreaming of a better life for him and his son. He risks everything he's got to make this happen by taking an unpaid internship with hopes of becoming a stockbroker. The Pursuit of Happyness (2006) is based on this true story of one father's determination to create a new life.
- 18-year-old Jamal Malik is a contestant on the Indian version of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire." As Jamal advances through the gameshow, flashbacks of his life in the slums of Mumbai reveal how he landed on the gameshow. Slumdog Millionaire (2008) is the powerful, heart-wrenching story you'll definitely want to watch this weekend.
Protect your business from the ground up
When it comes to the business side of things, us creatives are not exactly naturally equipped to tackle it all. That’s why we teamed up with attorney, Joey C. Vitale, to give you The Setup Kit. It's a tactical, step-by-step guide on how to form your LLC in all 50 states, privacy policy, and terms of use—without needing to hire a lawyer. Ready to take the reins of your legal setup and go from "sole proprietor" to a legitimate business owner?
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Listen while you work
Podcasts
- Andy J. Pizza (AKA Andy Miller) is a podcaster, public speaker and illustrator best known for his optimistic and energetic show, Creative Pep Talk. He joins us as we kick off our 4th Season of The Futur podcast to talk about how he built this remarkable career all on his terms. Listen to the episode here.
- Earlier this year, many businesses have had to make drastic changes to their business models due to the pandemic. Amidst all this uncertainty, there's one thing companies can do to continue to stay afloat during this time: ask for help. This episode of the EntreLeadership podcast explores the power in reaching out to others.
Music
- Follow this week's Futur's Finds playlist on Spotify! This week, we have your ears covered with another mood-boosting, pump-up playlist to keep your momentum going.
And finally, a quote to keep in mind throughout the week
"You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it." — Margaret Thatcher