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By "stuck in a rut" I mean when you've been working hard and not seeing any progress. The rut can kill the motivation and creativity of any entrepreneur.

My solution is simple: Unplug and take a break.

I left my laptop at home and spent a few days in Southern California. It was amazing. I visited places, ate, drank and talked to people. It was exactly what I needed because I was so cooped up indoors.

My first day unplugged went well. My second day not so much. I started to get anxious. I wanted to work. I didn't want to walk on the beach and eat food. It's funny because a few days before that trip, I was frustrated and doubted myself. I wished I brought my laptop. A couple of more days passed until I got back home. The change was noticeable. I was more positive, I came up with some new ideas and I was eager to hit the grind!

Drive to a city you've never been before and rent a cheap motel room. Drink (heavily) at night, dance, hit on girls, visit the tourist attractions and check out the souvenir shops.

Look at what is selling

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These are redneck party cups and they're selling at the shop for $20. This seems really stupid but someone out there is making passive income.

Three days is not going to kill you but it is going to change you for the better. :)
 
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  • Active Daily: Life-changing content posted dozens of times every day. No dead threads.
  • MJ's Inner Circle: Direct access to the author of The Millionaire Fastlane.
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  • Proven Roadmaps: Strategy over motivation. Execution over "hustle porn."
"SCALED TO 6-FIGURE MONTHS"
"Tips and advice here saved me from huge mistakes, others allowed me to scale my business to 6-figure months."
— User MitchC
"INSANE QUALITY OF PEOPLE"
"The number of high quality people I've met from this forum has been insane. All of it predicated on building real value."
— User Richard Peck

"You are the average of the five people you surround yourself with."
Are you surrounding yourself with success?

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