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  1. garyjsmith

    Is opening a Coffee Shop a good idea ?

    HOT! IDEA 
    You should be selling shovels. Do you roast?
  2. garyjsmith

    Finding motivation when you have a 9-5

    NOTABLE! 
    The tips others have posted are solid. I've personally found the following to work for me: - power naps (yes, please) - a 20 min walk (steady state, not a run) with an business / development audio book - water intake during the day - 5pm and 9pm coffee or yerba mate (for when you really want...
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    What steps do you wish you had taken sooner?

    HOT! 
    Ignoring what others think, especially when it came to family members telling me I was tight with money, would have helped me out a lot. I was very good at holding onto my earnings before I was 18. Words wore me down and I started spending. First on clothes, then on cars. Finding business and...
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    Have you had your "FTE"? (Or Was it an FTM?!)

    GOLD! MINDSET FTE CHAT 
    In this day in age, that is the best feeling ever.
  5. garyjsmith

    Hard to Make Decision To Dropout..

    HOT! MINDSET 
    I second this. Two of the things schooling [should] teaches you are: - how to learn, and - the skill for which you've signed up If you want to be world class, you're going to need both. Read, listen, and identify problems in your field. If anything, this can be your test to both take action...
  6. garyjsmith

    Cleaning out the toolbox

    INTRO 
    Nice to see a fellow printer in here. Great story and I look forward to seeing what you put up.
  7. garyjsmith

    Looking to get feedback for a book i'm writing from Entrepeneurs on what the top issues are

    HOT! EXECUTION 
    Top issues facing entrepreneurs in growing their business: 1) Not having a list of top issues entrepreneurs are facing in growing their business
  8. garyjsmith

    how millionaires live there (their) lifestyle

    HOT! MINDSET 
    Audible laugh over here. Very nice
  9. garyjsmith

    Need feedback on Coffee Cube Idea

    IDEA 
    Have you tried or evaluated the competition? Just saw a sponsored ad on FB for this: Four Sigmatic Mushroom Coffee Mushroom Coffee with Lion's Mane Just wanted to give you a heads up so your brew/product can best theirs.
  10. garyjsmith

    Plastic and Pepper Spray

    INTRO 
    Thank you all for taking the time to read my story, and thank you for welcoming me. A year is an insignificant span when pursuing a different life, but I spent that stretch seeking others with a like mindset through masterminds, networking groups, and cold calling business owners. A friend and...
  11. garyjsmith

    Hold or Sell?? 100k profit on Duplex

    HOT! REAL ESTATE 
    Agreed. I have been studying that thread and the content since last week. I'd start today if I had the funds.
  12. garyjsmith

    One Year of the FLF: My Failure

    I like your writing style. Are you available to compose my posts in the future?
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    Plastic and Pepper Spray

    INTRO 
    You picked the right place to make your escape. I vacation up there and have my whole life. My mom's family is from Wolfeboro and my cousin currently lives in Moultonborough. When I get fastlane, I'll be joining you, there's no doubt about it.
  14. garyjsmith

    Plastic and Pepper Spray

    INTRO 
    I had a monumental FTE last year in April [2016]. At the time, I was working for a gov't contractor as a multimedia developer and was in line to become a gov't employee, the next step in my career if I wanted to see even better pay and become bulletproof in the face of layoffs. I was commuting...
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    How to export new/old heavy equipments

    Broker is a good idea. If you use the equipment yourself or for your company, you can buy, use, then sell with the ability to recoup what you paid and without having to eat the depreciation.
  16. garyjsmith

    Should I dumb down my content for people like @vigilante and @imgal?

    HOT! MARKETING 
    Concise with concrete ideas. Read Amazon.com: Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die (8601421337328): Chip Heath, Dan Heath: Books Also check out James Clear's writing style. He's very much to the point and a very effective writer.
  17. garyjsmith

    Feeling stuck in a rut, any life advice (19 yo)?

    MINDSET RANT 
    It comes down to personal preference but the audiobook is great, especially because you can listen while doing chores, taking a walk, driving, etc You have the right mindset, but the things you hate are on your mind just as much as the things you admire. Find a way to walk that back because...
  18. garyjsmith

    Need feedback on Coffee Cube Idea

    IDEA 
    I thought the same. BUT, there is a huge keto crowd and this would be in line with their morning routine. I can't wait to see where this all goes.
  19. garyjsmith

    Ignorance is bliss

    INTRO 
    We've got a well-rounded and eloquent guy here! I enjoyed your story and I'm looking forward to reading how it develops. Welcome to the forum!
  20. garyjsmith

    Need feedback on Coffee Cube Idea

    IDEA 
    So, what kind of feedback would you like from the group? What info would help you most?

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