Justin Mecham

Founder & CEO (company was acquired)

Founder creatyl: The Only Platform Creators Need to Make Money | Join My Newsletter & VIP creatyl Community | Follow For Daily Lessons On Leadership, Productivity, Entrepreneurship, AI

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I just wanted to make money online and build my personal brand—share what I know, offer coaching, sell digital products, offer courses, run a community.

But within weeks, I had 8 tools and was spending almost $1,000/month.

One for courses. One for emails. One for booking. One for a community. Another for payments.

I needed one clean, simple platform, built by someone who actually gets it. 

But I couldn’t find it…soooo, I built it.

Meet creatyl—built by a creator, for creators, coaches, consultants, and anyone looking to make money online.

🎯 Sell digital products, coaching sessions, or courses
💬 Run a paid community or membership
📬 Launch your newsletter and automate your emails
💡 Tap “Create with AI” to create & launch any of these in minutes
💰 Get paid & track every sale
🧩 And manage it all in one place

It’s not just amazing software.

Inside there is creatyl University, where you get hundreds of step-by-step training guides/videos, smart templates, and expert prompts to help you build faster and better.

Plus you will join the VIP creatyl Community.

Most creator/personal brand/business growth communities cost $800 to $3,000/month.

creatyl’s VIP Community is INCLUDED in your creatyl subscription! 

You will have weekly live calls with me and other top creators.

Plus daily/weekly expert tips and secrets, real-time feedback, and personal strategies to make sure you always know what to do to be successful, and SO much more.

Whether you’re a creator, coach, consultant, wanting to start a business, or looking for the perfect side‑hustle… 

Whether you’re just starting, scaling, or ready to leave your 9‑5… 

Whether you have a million followers or just a few...

If you’ve ever said: 
“There’s got to be a better way to do this.”

You were right.

creatyl is the better way.

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Vice President of Operations

•	Oversee Operations, Strategy, Customer Experience, Contact Centers, Sales, Fulfillment, and Service Centers (Domestic & International; B2C & B2B).
•	Manage budget, prepare financials, reporting, analysis, and recommendations.
•	Collaborate with the executive team in setting and driving the organizational vision, operational strategy, and hiring needs.
•	Translate the strategy into actionable goals for performance and growth, helping to implement organization-wide goal setting, performance management, and annual operating planning.
o	Introduced 5 new sales channels.
o	Started in-house Service Centers and launched new warehouse.
•	In charge of Customer Experience: Introduced Net Promoter Score (NPS) and closed-loop process - now ranked higher than brands like Apple and Amazon.
•	Manage culture and employee experience, building a highly inclusive culture that ensures team members thrive and organizational outcomes are met.
•	Identify areas of process enhancement, implementing automation tools and best practices to increase efficiency and quality.
o	Introduced “Personal Shopping” experiences that customers can have with our associates.
•	Maintain and build trusted relationships with key customers, clients, partners, and stakeholders, ensuring high customer satisfaction and retention rates.
•	Revised Customer Service to be WOW! Center where associates are given the training, processes, and empowerment to do what is best for the customer the first time.
•	Negotiate contracts with vendors, suppliers, and service providers to secure optimal terms and conditions.

I stopped trying to win arguments

and started choosing calm instead:

That one change did more for my life
than any clever reply ever did.

When emotions spike, the goal is simple.
Protect your peace.

Most reactions feel urgent.
Very few are important.

Here is the reframe that
changed everything for me.

🧠 Slow the moment down
-- Pause before you speak.
-- Ask what you are really reacting to.
-- Space weakens the story.

 🎯 Choose your response
-- You do not owe speed.
-- Silence is not weakness.
-- Energy is expensive. Spend it wisely.

🔄 Shift the frame
-- Ask what this is actually about.
-- Look for another explanation.
-- Heat fades. Logic lasts.

🌿 What helps right now
-- Breathe once.
-- Mirror what you heard.
-- Slow your pace.
-- Hold one calm thought.
-- Let the wave pass.

❌ What I stopped doing
-- Over-defending.
-- Blaming myself.
-- Replaying the moment.
-- Trying to win.

✅ What I started doing
-- Pausing on purpose.
-- Responding with care.
-- Protecting my peace.
-- Moving forward.

💬 Lines I keep ready
-- “I need a moment.”
-- “Let’s pause here.”
-- “I’m not ready yet.”
-- “Let’s focus on the issue.”
-- “I want to solve this.”

Try this today 👇
• Delay one reply.
• Ask one clarifying question.
• Let one comment pass.
• Choose calm once.
  
You cannot control others.

But you can always control your response.

That is real power.

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Your leadership style isn't wrong,

It's just not understood:

There’s no perfect way to lead,
but there is a smart way to know yourself.

Every leader has strengths,
every style has risks.

What matters is knowing yours:

🔴 Red brings bold energy
But can burn out or miss other voices

🔵 Blue stays calm under pressure
But may seem cold or slow

🟢 Green builds trust and support
But may avoid conflict or hard calls

🟡 Yellow brings ideas and energy
But may struggle with rules or follow-through

🟣 Purple sees the big picture
But may miss details or daily needs

🟠 Orange drives action
But may push too hard or wear out

You don’t need to change your color,
just learn how to lead with it.

Use my sheet to find your style
and lead with more clarity.

You lead better when you know who you are.

Because power comes from clarity, not control.

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The most successful people I know?

They're kind on purpose:

Not when it is easy.

Not when it is convenient.

They choose it.

And that choice compounds.

Here is what I have learned.

Kindness is not random.

It is built in layers.

Miss the first layer and nothing above it holds.

1️⃣ Level 1 is the foundation to set it all up.

• Show up on time
• Help without being asked
• Respect space and time
• Look people in the eye
• Say thank you and mean it

This is how trust starts.

Not vision.
Not values.
Behavior.

2️⃣ Level 2 is how you show up for people.

• Listen without fixing
• Praise specifics, not fluff
• Give credit in public
• Show patience under stress
• Speak well when they are absent

This is how safety is built.

People relax.
Ideas show up.
Energy changes.

3️⃣ Level 3 is leadership under pressure.

• Invite quieter voices in
• Stay calm when stakes are high
• Admit mistakes fast
• Protect time and boundaries
• Make hard talks feel human

This is how culture forms.

Not from slogans.

From moments.

Kindness only scales when the base is real.

If it is fake, people feel it.

If it is real, they copy it.

🟧 Try one small move today, such as:

• Thank one person by name
• Ask someone quiet what they think
• Pause before reacting
• Defend someone not present
• Help someone log off on time

Kindness is not soft.

It is practiced strength.

And top performers practice it daily.

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I learned this the hard way, 

Strategy breaks in the middle:

Right where things feel busy
but nothing really moves.

I used to think strategy was one big idea.

It’s not.

It’s a chain.

And most teams snap it without noticing.

Let me show you how I see it now.

⚪ Layer 1: Think clearly
This is where most mistakes begin.
• Notice real patterns
• Question what feels obvious
• Use data, not vibes
• Assume change is coming

No clear thinking here
means bad choices later.

🔵 Layer 2: Choose wisely
Thinking without action is just noise.
• Gather what matters
• Decide
• Review fast
• Adjust without ego

Speed plus reflection wins.

🟣 Layer 3: Do the work
Ideas do not count here.
• Turn plans into steps
• Measure only what matters
• Test small
• Spend time where results show

Busy is not progress.

🟢 Layer 4: Execute and adapt
This is where teams feel pain.
• Remove blockers
• Lock in what works
• Re-align people and resources
• Keep everyone informed

Clarity lowers friction.

🔴 Layer 5: Track goals
If you do not track it
you cannot fix it.
• Set clear targets
• Watch progress weekly
• Cut the noise
• Improve fast

Simple beats clever.

🟠 Layers 6 & 7: Execute & Lead the direction
This is the multiplier.
• Create buy-in
• Say the why out loud
• Challenge old habits
• Correct course early

Leadership holds it all together.

Want to use this today?

Do this one thing:

• Pick one stuck decision
• Find the missing layer
• Fix that first

That’s it.

Strong strategy is not complex.

It’s connected.

And once you see the layers
you can’t unsee them.

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I’ve seen smart leaders lose teams,

And it had nothing to do with IQ:

They didn’t fail from lack of skill.

They failed from using the wrong strength
at the wrong moment.

That’s the part no one teaches you.

Leadership is not picking IQ, EQ, or AQ.

It’s knowing when to switch.

Most leaders don’t switch.

They lean on what feels safe.

That’s where things break.

Here’s the simple frame I use:

🧠 IQ is how you think
• Learn fast
• Break problems down
• Find the answer

❤️ EQ is how you show up
• Read the room
• Build trust
• Handle tension without damage

⚡ AQ is how you stay steady
• Adapt under pressure
• Stay calm in chaos
• Keep moving when plans fall apart

Each one wins in different moments:

• IQ when the problem is complex
• EQ when emotions are involved
• AQ when things feel unstable

Each one also has a trap:

• IQ can overthink
• EQ can absorb too much
• AQ can move before thinking

This is where great leaders separate.

They don’t ask
“What am I good at?”

They ask
“What does this moment need?”

Try this this week:

• Learn one new skill on purpose 🧠
• Ask for real feedback and listen ❤️
• Do one uncomfortable thing anyway ⚡

Strong leadership is not being the smartest.

It’s being aware enough to switch gears.

That’s what people feel.

And that’s why they follow.

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Most communication problems

are not word problems:

I learned this the hard way.

I said the right things
and still lost the room.

That is when it clicked.

People feel you
before they hear you.

Your body speaks first.
Your words just confirm it.

Small signals decide trust
in seconds.

Here is what actually matters.

🙂 Your face
-- Big reactions feel fake.
-- No reaction feels cold.
-- Subtle mirroring builds connection.

🎙️ Your voice
-- Flat loses attention.
-- Sharp creates tension.
-- Warm and steady creates safety.

🤲 Your hands
-- Hidden feels guarded.
-- Wild feels messy.
-- Open and calm builds trust.

📏 Your space
-- Too close feels pushy.
-- Too far feels distant.
-- Comfort keeps people engaged.

🧍 Your posture
-- Slouching closes you off.
-- Fidgeting shows doubt.
-- Standing tall signals calm confidence.

👂 Your listening
-- Phones break trust fast.
-- Forced nodding feels off.
-- Eye contact and pauses show respect.

Try this this week 👇
• Slow your movements.
• Lower your voice slightly.
• Keep hands visible.
• Give people space.
• Pause before replying.

You don't need better words.

You need your body to agree with them.

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Use PIPs to build confidence— 

Not fear:

Most PIPs fail because 
they feel like punishment.

A good one should help 
people get better—

Not feel blamed.

Here’s how to make it work

1️⃣ Set clear goals
• Say what success looks like.
• Example: “Increase sales 15% in 3 months.”

2️⃣ Find the gaps
• See what’s missing between now and the goal.
• List what needs to change.

3️⃣ Focus on what matters
• Start with easy wins.
• Plan big projects next.
• Skip the stuff that wastes time.

4️⃣ Keep it moving
• Make a plan, try it, check results, fix it..
• Repeat.

To make any plan work:
🔹Be clear
🔹Involve people
🔹Set deadlines
🔹Track progress
🔹Celebrate wins

Use my sheet to start 
one that builds people up.

PIPs don’t have to be scary— 

They can be your most powerful 
tool for coaching, not correcting.

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I used to think side hustles required big plans.

I was wrong:

Most people fail from waiting too long to start.

Here is the truth I learned the hard way.

If you can give 2+ focused hours a week,
you are already ahead of most people.

Not someday ready.

Ready now.

✴️ You are ready if this sounds like you:
• You want to earn extra each month
• You are tired of overthinking
• You can start messy
• You can ignore noise for short blocks
• You are willing to learn while moving

That is it. Nothing fancy.

Here is what actually works.

1️⃣ Set one clear target
- Write the dollar amount.
- Write the hours you will give.
- No goals without numbers.

2️⃣ Pick one simple offer
- One skill.
- One problem.
- One clear result.

3️⃣ Test it fast
- Talk to real people this week.
- Share one useful tip in public.

If no one reacts, adjust.
If they do, keep going.

4️⃣ Block small work windows
- Two short sessions per week is enough.
- Phone off. No multitasking.

5️⃣ Keep it honest
- Track what you earn.
- Do not stress about perfect setup yet.

Progress first. Polish later.

6️⃣ Build it for real
- Use one platform to build and sell.
- I use creatyl because it stays simple.

✴️ A few things most people miss:
- You do not need a big audience
- One skill is enough to start
- Clear offers beat clever ideas
- Small steps beat big plans

You do not need a huge plan.

You need clarity.

Consistency.

And the courage to start small.

Are you ready for a side hustle?

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If you feel tired all the time,

This might be why:

I used to think I was low on motivation.

I was wrong.

I was leaking energy all day
and calling it “being busy.”

You and I are not running on one tank.

We’re running on five.

When one drains,
the others try to cover for it.

That works for a while.

Then the crash shows up.

Here’s what most people miss:

🟣 Mental energy
-- Too many tabs open equals quiet exhaustion.

🔵 Emotional energy
-- Unfelt feelings do not disappear.
-- They pile up.

🟠 Physical energy
-- No movement equals slow burnout.

🔴 Social energy
-- Some people refill you.
-- Some quietly empty you.

🟢 Spiritual energy
-- When meaning fades, effort feels heavy.

Balance is not doing everything evenly.

Balance is noticing what is low
before everything breaks.

Here is a reset that actually works:

💼 At work
• Do one thing.
• Finish it.
• Pause on purpose.

 🏚️At home
• Lower the noise.
• Move your body a little.

👥 With people
• Spend time where energy returns.

✨ With purpose
• Remember why today matters.

Energy is not fixed.

It is guided.

Stop pushing through.

Start paying attention.

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Most strategies fail before work even starts.

This is what my team and I are doing:

I see it all the time.

Teams dive into action.

They launch meetings and tasks.

They make slides.

But the real confusion hides in the plan.

If you can’t explain your strategy in one
clear sentence, you don’t
have a strategy yet.

Good strategy is simple thinking
that guides every choice you make.

Here’s what I mean:

🧭 Direction
• Where are you actually going
• Why that destination matters
• Do all voices see it the same way

If people explain it differently,
you are not aligned yet.

🔍 Reality check
• What is working right now
• What is not making progress
• What moves results the most

This is data over opinion.
This is truth over optimism.

🎯 Choices
• Pick a few clear goals
• Decide what matters most
• Measure only what helps you decide

Fewer priorities means more progress.

🛠 Plan the work
• Break goals into steps
• Assign someone accountable
• Remove work that does not fit

No clutter.
More clarity.
More impact.

📊 Check and adjust
• Review progress weekly
• Track a few key numbers
• Change quickly when needed

This is how decisions get better.
Not later. Now.

⚖️ Keep balance
• Watch money, customers, teams
• Listen to feedback early
• Improve with each cycle

Strategy is not a once and done plan.

It’s a pattern of clarity before action.

How is your strategic planning looking for 2026?

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Passionate about Personal Growth🔥Leadership | LinkedIn Top Voice | LinkedIn Creator Growth – ChatGPT Enthusiast⚡️Director of MPS + LinkedIn Engagement | Regis MBA

Most creators post without purpose—and wonder why nobody cares.

I know, because I was one of them.

♟️ No likes.
♟️ No reach.
♟️ No revenue.

I was stuck in a cycle of creating content that disappeared into the void.

Everything changed when I realized this:
Social media isn’t about shouting—it’s about building a brand that speaks for you.

Once I built a clear message and intentional strategy, everything accelerated:

1. +4,000 followers every week
2.  1.2M+ weekly impressions
3.  A growing community of creators, founders, and executives I now mentor

What I Do Now?

I help people like you:

✅ Establish thought leadership
✅ Grow on LinkedIn and X
✅ Turn content into community and revenue

My clients are thriving—many are now some of the most beloved and successful creators on these platforms.

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If your content feels invisible, I can help you fix that.
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Kevin Box

Your boss will impact your mental health more than your therapist.


And no one warns you about that before you accept the job. 

A study by Workforce Institute found that 69% of employees say their manager has more impact on their mental health than their therapist.

Let that sink in for a minute!! 😯

If you love your job but your boss is destroying your sanity, here's what you can do to protect yourself:

1/ Micromanagement
↳ Set boundaries. Request role clarity and define expectations on your terms.

2/ Blame-Shifting
↳ Document everything. Facts beat gaslighting.

3/ Dismissive Communication
↳ Push back. Ask directly for feedback and challenge vague criticism.

4/ Unrealistic Expectations
↳ Negotiate early. Define what's possible—and what isn't.

5/ Lack of Appreciation
↳ Celebrate yourself. Share wins with people who value you.

6/ Playing Favorites
↳ Expand your network. Build relationships with neutral mentors.

7/ Inconsistent Feedback
↳ Ask for specifics. Don't settle for "just do better."

8/ Mood Swings
↳ Stay grounded. Don't absorb their chaos—master your own calm.

9/ Undermining Confidence
↳ Zoom out. Focus on your strengths and build external validation.

10/ Discouraging Growth
↳ Take the wheel. Invest in skills and opportunities they won't give you.

If this sounds familiar, you're not crazy. You're just under poor leadership.

What's one toxic behavior you've had to unlearn from a boss?

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Thank you Tim Denning for always providing such amazing quotes. 

𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱𝗜𝗻 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽

📌 I'm hosting a free 1.5-hour workshop on January 24th at 9:30 AM Central Standard Time on the 5 Secrets to Growing Your Personal Brand. 

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“Some people never understand what you bring to the table until they see you at another table.” - Unknown


☑️ Most people don’t quit jobs.
☑️ They quit because they're being ignored.

If you have to project your value, if you want to be recognized.

This is what you can do to show it before you have to go somewhere else:

1/ Stop over-explaining and start over-delivering.
↳ Results speak louder than words.

2/ Don’t wait for credit—claim your contributions.
↳ Say “I led,” not “I helped.” 

3/ Communicate in outcomes, not effort.
↳ “I stayed late” won’t move the needle. “We hit 130% of goal” will.

4/ Make your wins visible without being loud.
↳ Use data. Use updates. Let leadership connect the dots.

5/ Speak up in meetings—even if your voice shakes.
↳ Silence is often mistaken for agreement—or irrelevance.

6/ Align your work with what leadership values.
↳ Don’t optimize for busy. Optimize for impact.

7/ Ask better questions, not just for answers—but for strategy.
↳ The people who shape direction aren’t afraid to challenge it.

8/ Build allies before you need advocates.
↳ Value flows faster in systems that already trust you.

9/ Learn to say no to low-impact work.
↳ Don’t confuse being valuable with being available.

10/ Act like you’re already at the next level.
↳ Leadership sees who leads before they promote.
—
If you don’t show them what you bring to the table,
don’t be surprised when they forget where you're sitting!

What’s would you add? Tell us in the comments. 

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𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱𝗜𝗻 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽

📌 I'm hosting a free 1.5-hour workshop on January 24th at 9:30 AM Central Standard Time on the 5 Secrets to Growing Your Personal Brand. 

Everyone who signs up and attends will receive my Free LinkedIn Growth Guide along surprise free gift.

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The worst part of a toxic boss isn't their behavior, it's how they make you doubt your worth.


Your self-worth isn't up for negotiation.

Research from the American Psychological Association shows toxic leadership directly impacts mental health, confidence, and physical well-being.

Working for a toxic manager teaches you two things:

→ How resilient you really are
→ When it's time to walk away

But it doesn't give you the roadmap to protect yourself.

Here are 10 principles to shield yourself from toxic leadership:

1/ Anchor Your Confidence
Remember your wins. Their opinion ≠ your reality.

2/ Detach Emotionally
Don't absorb their negativity. It reflects them, not you.

3/ Use the Gray Rock Method
Stay neutral. Don't feed their need for control.

4/ Document Everything
Keep records. Facts always beat opinions.

5/ Set Clear Boundaries
Say no respectfully. Toxic leaders exploit unclear limits.

6/ Build Your Inner Circle
Trusted allies = strength and perspective.

7/ Keep Growing
Develop skills. Their influence isn't permanent.

8/ Use HR Strategically
Report with evidence and solutions, not just complaints.

9/ Practice Self-Care
Protect your energy. Recharge daily.

10/ Know Your Exit Point
Peace > Paycheck. Plan your move strategically.

What's the most valuable lesson a difficult leader taught you?

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“People don’t leave companies. They leave toxic leaders who treat them like replaceable parts.” - Unknown


Real leadership isn’t about being in control. It’s about being worth following.

The leadership move that feels wrong but works every time:

Give away your power. ⚡ 

It would've saved me years of confusion—and a few great employees.

Because people don't leave companies. They leave the way you make them feel.

Gallup's research backs it up: poor management is the #1 reason people quit.

Not salary. Not perks. Not titles.

Here's what changed everything for me:

10 uncommon leadership moves that build real trust, loyalty, and influence:

1/ Give Away Ownership of Ideas
↳ Let others take full credit. It builds confidence and sparks innovation.

2/ Send Unexpected Notes of Praise
↳ These moments linger longer than any formal award.

3/ Protect People Publicly
↳ Own the blame in public. Coach in private. Trust multiplies.

4/ Ask About Their Future, Not Just Performance
↳ "What's your dream role?" might be the most powerful 1:1 question.

5/ Let Them Teach
↳ Give them the mic. Confidence grows when they're trusted to lead.

6/ Create Personalized Growth Plans
↳ Cookie-cutter paths kill motivation. Tailor the roadmap.

7/ Acknowledge Emotional Labor
↳ Say, "I know how much effort this took." It matters more than you think.

8/ Celebrate Their Off-the-Clock Wins 
↳ Career isn't everything. Show them you see the whole person.

9/ Delegate Authority, Not Just Tasks
↳ Don't just assign work—grant decision power. That's leadership.

10/ Be the First to Admit You're Wrong
↳ Humility is strength. And it's contagious.

How will they remember you as a leader? 

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The hardest battles are fought alone — and that's exactly where champions are made.


Nobody claps for discipline. Nobody cheers for consistency. But one day, they will notice.

Show up every day to fix your life.

✅ Do it alone!
✅ Do it broke!
✅ Do it tired!
✅ Do it scared!
✅ Just do it!

Success is built in silence, long before the applause. Everyone wants recognition. Few are willing to work when no one's watching.

The truth? The results you crave are forged in lonely, unglamorous hours.

"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit." -- Aristotle

Here are 10 principles for building success before anyone notices:

1/ Master the boring.
↳ Success isn't sexy. It's built on repetition, not fireworks.

2/ Create before you consume.
↳ Stop scrolling, start producing. Makers win, watchers fade.

3/ Protect your mornings.
↳ Your first 90 minutes shape the rest of the day. Guard them ruthlessly.

4/ Track invisible progress.
↳ Small wins compound. Measure what nobody else sees.

5/ Work in "deep focus" blocks.
↳ 2-3 uninterrupted hours of intensity beats 10 scattered ones.

6/ Say no more often.
↳ Every yes to noise is a no to mastery.

7/ Do it tired, scared, or unsure.
↳ Discipline doesn't care how you feel.

8/ Build skill, not status.
↳ Recognition comes when your craft is undeniable.

9/ Seek feedback, not applause.
↳ Growth hides in honest critique.

10/ Trust the lag.
↳ Results take time. Silence now means impact later.

Are you willing to stay invisible until your work is undeniable?

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"The most expensive raise is the one you didn't give to keep your best employee."  - Emanuel Theander Pediotis


Replacing top talent is more expensive than paying your people what they're worth. 

The quote above punched me in the gut!

If you think turnover is too expensive?

Try replacing a top performer. 

According to Gallup, voluntary turnover costs U.S. businesses approximately $1 trillion per year. 

And the cost of replacing a single employee can range from ½ to 2 times that person’s annual salary.

Here’s how leaders quietly push top talent out the door—and how to stop it:

1/ Delaying well-earned raises
Top performers don’t just want more money—they deserve it. Pay them before someone else does.

2/ Assuming loyalty is unconditional
Loyalty has limits. Don’t mistake silence for satisfaction.

3/ Micromanaging instead of trusting
They don’t want to be babysat. They want autonomy—and they’ve earned it.

4/ Overloading them because they “can handle it”
They can. But they won’t forever. Capacity ≠ consent.

5/ Failing to recognize impact
If your best people feel invisible, they’ll become unavailable.

6/ Letting broken systems stay broken
Top talent won’t fight internal friction forever. Fix what slows them down.

7/ Ignoring their ideas
When smart people speak, listen. Or they’ll take their ideas elsewhere.

8/ Making raises reactive, not proactive
If the market tells you their worth before you do—you’re too late.

9/ Promoting politics over performance
Nothing makes a high performer leave faster than watching mediocrity get rewarded.

10/ Waiting until the exit interview to care
If you’re shocked, they're leaving, you weren’t paying attention.

Who’s one person on your team you’re at risk of losing right now?

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How would you define discipline?


I would define it by showing up every day, not just during fair weather.

These 8 images will impact your mind with golden little nuggets of wisdom. 

Study each carefully to crush your goals. 

Here’s the lesson I learned from each: 

1. Doing it Motivated vs. Unmotivated
↳ Lesson: Discipline is showing up no matter how you feel. Consistency beats mood every time.

2. Appreciate How Far You’ve Come
↳ Lesson: Pause to celebrate your progress. Gratitude fuels resilience.

3. Easy Decisions, Hard Life | Hard Decisions, Easy Life
↳ Lesson: The tougher choices you make today build an easier tomorrow.

4. Beware of Burnout
↳ Lesson: Balance intensity with consistency. Sustainability is key to long-term growth.

5. Focus on Who You’re Becoming
↳ Lesson: Your future self-matters more than your past. Keep your attention pointed forward.

6. Your Competition: You, not other people
↳ Lesson: Comparison is the thief of joy. Your only rival is yesterday’s version of yourself.

7. Dreams Killed by Doubt vs. Failure
↳ Lesson: Fear is more destructive than failure. Trust yourself and take the first step.

8. What If I Fall? | But What If I Fly?
↳ Lesson: Focus on the possibilities, not the risks. Growth begins at the edge of fear.

These images are little reminders to embrace discipline, make intentional choices, and prioritize your journey. 

Which lesson speaks the most to you? 👇

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