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  1. CaptainAmerica

    Why do I need to be more productive as a student

    MINDSET 
    "Create more than you consume" - is pretty much the only way to get ahead. That's almost definitely not what they want you to say, though.
  2. CaptainAmerica

    The Great Rat-Race Escape by MJ DeMarco, Now Available (All formats!)

    HOT! 
    Once again, I have to buy 7 copies for the kids.
  3. CaptainAmerica

    Life Advice

    MINDSET 
    I just had to change ...everything. In doing 'the needful' of working a retail job for a year, I did a ton of market research. I took down numbers; I asked 'if I did this thing, would you be a customer?' and 'what would make this idea fail?' Now, I get a new customer for almost every job I...
  4. CaptainAmerica

    Growing A Youtube Channel From Scratch

    EXECUTION 
    Subtitles or closed captioning for the hard of hearing. Not enough people do it, so it's still a way to differentiate your channel.
  5. CaptainAmerica

    Fastlaners in skilled trades?

    I just started a construction booking agency - I handle the lead generation, scheduling and payments for independent contractors. This is especially useful with larger construction projects or multivendor residential properties. It's a little overwhelming, actually, but a) I know my way around...
  6. CaptainAmerica

    From Flat-Broke to Financial Freedom: How to Get Started When You Have No Money

    GOLD! HOT! 
    Simple, yet effective. Sometimes you just need to hear the explanation with slightly different wording. I think it's worth pointing out, too, that the activities (especially the first 3) do not need to be related. I do car detailing, but I'm learning R and Python.
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    I need help maintaining a balanced diet

    HEALTH 
    ooh, sorry I missed this! As someone on the other side, finally, let me tell you what worked (YMMV): - eating nutrient dense foods - bodybuilding - eating high fat foods (like nuts and avocados) - getting as close to whole foods as possible - daily smoothies with protein powder - getting...
  8. CaptainAmerica

    An Important Reminder: It's Not About What You Like

    GOLD! HOT! MINDSET 
    This is EXACTLY what I needed to answer my question: ‘how do I (the queen of selfish desires) create a “servant’s heart”, since that’s what all my successful friends say is the key?’ There was a missing piece, and you just provided it, and I thank you. I’ve always wanted to run a porn and ice...
  9. CaptainAmerica

    Electricians - how to turn Fastlane?

    SIDE HUSTLE 
    Do the stuff other electricians don’t want to: Marketing, scheduling, payment processing, debt collection. You can be a booking agency! Talk to the licensing board about legalities, but it could work.
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    You have to have a purpose besides money...

    MINDSET 
    As someone who is >>thisclose<< to dragging myself out of poverty....I disagree. Don't get me wrong, I also agree with you, but it's a spectrum of experiences. At some point, the money isn't enough. But up until that point, you can't get your head above water without focusing on the money...
  11. CaptainAmerica

    Slow progress is still progress

    EXECUTION 
    I'm slowly building my new venture, and hit a milestone, so it's time for Round 1 of a Progress Thread. I have all the usual excuses: I'm old, have variable health issues, live in a small place, mostly unemployable, and practically skill-less. Here's what I did after Covid ate my baby: 1. I...
  12. CaptainAmerica

    What will you accomplish in 2020? <-- Well did u?

    EXECUTION 
    We got married! Not the wild dance party reception with 150 people, but 11 people (breaking the lockdown rules) in the backyard. My dressmaker closed her shop, so I wore a polka dot dress. I didn't marry for the wedding, anyway - I married for him. - Decided programming is too frustrating to...
  13. CaptainAmerica

    Having Children...Pros and Cons?

    HOT! PEOPLE 
    Finally, a question I am qualified to answer! I’m in my 50s, and I have seven children. The decision to have children or not is deeply personal, and doesn’t involve just pros and cons. I’ll tell you what I wish someone had told me: What are your key values? What are the hills you’re willing to...
  14. CaptainAmerica

    Any truck drivers in the house?

    SIDE HUSTLE 
    What struck me was that no used tires can be put on the front wheels. The tires just pile up in landfills; we don't have many reprocessors in the US. It's big business, though, if you can get the front end capital. Tire Shredding
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    The Only 3 Beliefs Holding You Back Right Now

    GOLD! HOT! MINDSET 
    Great stuff! I used to have all kinds of nonsense pushing me around, from 'rich people are bad' to 'I don't deserve anything good'. Foolishness. What changed was a big 2x4 of reality hitting me upside the head: - people get rich all the time in ways that have nothing to do with their...
  16. CaptainAmerica

    Be picky when choosing clients, even when you're starting out

    SIDE HUSTLE RANT 
    Oh, yeah. I know better too. But here's my example from last month: A friend of mine, a property manager, ran into a jam with her usual cleaner, and, knowing I'm starting a booking agency for cleaners and other home services, reached out. Not having a team ready for her, I did two jobs...
  17. CaptainAmerica

    How I reduced the amount of time I waste online

    MINDSET 
    I do time blocking on my tasks, but because my internet is slow, I found myself on social media while I waited. Yes, that is counterproductive. So I installed SelfControl, and put my shut down, fun, computer in another room. I cannot get to anything that isn't my actual work, so I spend less...
  18. CaptainAmerica

    Anyone knows any challenge that builds habits that make you grow 1% per day?

    MINDSET 
    One of the best things I ever read was an old book called The Path of Least Resistance. Essentially, you need to link your best values and goals with your daily life - and set down new grooves of habit. It takes conscious effort and practice. However, it works better than anything else I've ever...
  19. CaptainAmerica

    I Can't Work Alone... Only With Others

    I work better alone, for all that I'm an extrovert. But I'm really terrible at maintenance stuff; I'm absolute aces at setting up the dominoes though. It's finally come to me that I NEED to hire someone who likes the maintenance, but not the project setup. Someone I can say, 'look, here's...
  20. CaptainAmerica

    Buy land and build Off-Grid home in California - Is it Possible on a Budget?

    HOT! REAL ESTATE 
    Totally *possible* - check out near Fortuna, for example. But.... socially. Socially, Northern California is a very different kettle of fish. If you're used to city life, the culture shock is a really big deal (I moved from Boston to rural Oregon...). Also, many places where land is cheap are...

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