April 15, 2025: How to Be The Hero of Your Story

“We should remember that good fortune often happens when opportunity meets with preparation.”

― Thomas Edison

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📚 3 Good Recommendations

How to Be The Hero of Your Story
by Jason Feifer (6 mins)

• Own your narrative with confidence: People don’t see your past failures unless you show them — you have full control over the story you present. Frame your experiences in a way that highlights your growth, value, and resilience.
• Failures inform, not define: Setbacks like layoffs or business failures don’t diminish your worth. Reframe them as learning experiences that build your skills and character, and share them strategically when they support your strengths.
• Lead with value, not vulnerability: In professional settings, shape your story around the value you bring. Even when addressing past disappointments, focus on how they make you a stronger, more intentional contributor.

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You’re Trying to Do Too Much
by Scott Young (3 mins)

• Addition Without Subtraction Is Unsustainable: We naturally try to improve our lives by adding more tasks, goals, or commitments, forgetting that every addition requires time taken from something else—leading to overload and self-deception.
• Real Focus Requires Intentional Subtraction: To avoid burnout and truly focus, we must deliberately cut out low-value tasks and shallow work. This means actively deciding what not to do, rather than defaulting to procrastination or passively ignoring tasks.
• Creating Space Enables Meaningful Work: By removing distractions and unnecessary commitments, we create the mental and physical space needed for the work and activities that truly matter—allowing for deeper focus and more fulfilling achievements.

by Iman Gadzhi (24 mins)

• Success is Built on Character and Discipline
  Choose the right partner, take full responsibility, and keep a tight circle. The most successful people focus on doing the right things in the right order — not chasing hype.
• Wealth Comes from Boring, Smart Moves
  Buy solid assets early, reinvest wisely, and build strong banking relationships. Most top earners succeed through practical, unsexy businesses — not flashy startups.
• Master Yourself First
  Private wins (routines, discipline) lead to public success. Motivation fades — consistency and time are what make success look effortless.

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• 🟥 Glasp Talk with Des Brown:
  Glasp Talk features intimate interviews with luminaries who reveal their emotions, experiences, and stories. The guest, Des Brown, is a dynamic force in digital marketing and currently serves as commercial lead at Prebo Digital, one of Africa’s top performance agencies. He’s also the founder of Email Expert Africa, a thriving community empowering solopreneurs, creators, and businesses to master the art of email marketing.

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See you next week ;)

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