After a lot of thought, we’ve decided to officially shut down this Skool community on Tuesday, May 12th. But I want to make one thing very clear… This is NOT the end of our community. Not even close. This community was never just about a platform. It was about ambitious people coming together to grow. Entrepreneurs chasing big dreams. Creators putting themselves out there. People leveling up their lives, careers, businesses, health, and mindset together. And that doesn’t disappear. Platforms change Business evolves. But the YAP family is here to stay ❤️ So while this Skool chapter is coming to an end, I’d love for you guys to stay connected with us through the places where we’ll continue showing up every single week: 🎙️ Young and Profiting Podcast 📲 Instagram That’s where I’ll continue sharing new interviews, business lessons, behind-the-scenes moments, mindset shifts, and everything we’re building next. Some of you have been here since the beginning. Some of you just joined recently. Either way, I genuinely appreciate you for being part of this community and this journey with me. And trust me…We’re just getting started 🚀

Have you ever worked with someone who made every small mistake feel like a crisis? Or maybe you’ve caught yourself doing that as a leader. I sat down with developmental psychologist Dr. Aliza Pressman on YAP, and she shared something that really stuck with me: Micromanagement isn’t always about “high standards.” Sometimes, it’s about insecurity. Secure leaders create space for people to think, try, fail, and grow. Insecure leaders need control because someone else’s mistake feels like a threat to them. That hit hard because so many entrepreneurs are high performers. We move fast. We care a lot. We want things done right. But there’s a fine line between leading with excellence and leading from fear. This week, ask yourself: 👉🏼 Am I giving people room to own their work? 👉🏼 Am I correcting because it matters, or because I need control? 👉🏼 Do people feel safe bringing me problems? 👉🏼 Am I building confidence in others, or making them depend on me? One of the biggest leadership skills is learning how to make people feel safe enough to do great work. 🎥 Watch on YouTube 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts 🎧 Listen on Spotify Now I want to hear from you: What’s one leadership habit you’ve had to unlearn? 👇🏼

Hey everyone! 📖🎧 We all know the power of learning and growth, so what’s one book or podcast that’s been helping you level up lately? 👉 Share a title or episode that’s making an impact on you — and why! It could be related to business, mindset, productivity, or even something personal that’s been inspiring you. 💬 Let’s build a list of must-reads and must-listens!

So were in a new month - the calendar is slowly ticking to us getting older, business moving forward (or backward), and etc! What do you need to get done in May?

Reality Check: It’s Not Sustainable. If you're looking to do more in less time, try these 6 strategies: 1️⃣ Write down your goals List out exactly what you need to do to achieve them. 2️⃣ Break it down into time blocks Estimate how many 25 or 45-minute time blocks each task will require. 3️⃣ Identify your peak productivity hours When do you feel most energized and focused? Plan your tasks accordingly. 4️⃣ Block out time for these tasks Schedule these time blocks for deep work. Don’t let distractions win! 5️⃣ Say NO to distractions Commit to staying focused. No snacks, no emails, no phone—just work. 6️⃣ Reward yourself Take a 5-minute break between work blocks. Snack, scroll, or just breathe! Do you already know when you’re the most productive? 👇