I keep getting pitched to attend, to watch, to participate in, a once-in-a-lifetime, you-can't-afford-to-miss-it, millionaire-action-plan webinar with messages including phrases like these or others similar: 👉 High-impact, deep-dive session or the opposite, 👉 Relaxed, easy-going conversation 80% or more (that is 4 out of 5, folks) of the few I do attend end up being nothing more than ego-fests telling me how great the presenter is, or fluff-and-stuff nothing-burgers, all leading to a sales pitch for their just-discovered, guaranteed blueprint to 6- or 7-figure success. One even said 8-figure; did they even know what that is? I am seeing so many current marketers slipping into the gilded days of Madison Avenue BS and hype. Is some misguided guru actually teaching this? "Mad Men" is a critically acclaimed television drama set in the 1960s, not a marketing success plan for 2026! Forget the hype. Forget the memes. Forget the bull. Say what you mean and deliver on what you say. Then over deliver. Watch success happen. Going back to first principles is never a bad idea. Horton had it right! The time to find your guide is before you get lost in the woods. Stephen B. Henry, the Coach's Coach. Online Strategist, Business Success Guide, Personal Mentor. ...and a big fan of Theodor Geisel's books for adult reading!

No matter if it is a holiday, birthday or just a normal day… one easy way to show you care about others is to ask them questions about their life. These 3 are a great place to start. If you have others, please give us a give and share in the comments below. - What are they excited about? - What are they working on? - What are they hoping for? Simply asking the question and listening thoughtfully is an act of generosity. You're giving them the gift of attention

Hey Skool Cafeteria crew, Let's talk about the 𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑖𝑛𝑒 of 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬: genuine interest. Steve often reminds us that gaining a competitive edge isn't always about grueling effort, but about alignment. I recall Steve writing something along these lines a while ago… "The person who is having fun has a better chance of winning because they are more likely to stick with it when things get challenging." For many of us this is crucial. If your growth path feels like a "hassle" early on, the first real obstacle will likely derail you. But if you're deeply engaged and, yes, having fun, you build the resilience needed to power through the tough stuff. I believe this community is built to help you find that intersection of passion and proven strategy. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐏𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭: Intentional growth should feel engaging, not draining. 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐘𝐨𝐮: What's one part of your current "growth work" that you genuinely enjoy? Share it below!

1. Do you start quickly? 2. Do you learn from your mistakes quickly? 3. Do you stay in the game and keep trying? I saw this recently and thought of the #SkoolCafeteria

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