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<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 23590" data-quote="Andy Black" data-source="post: 1171207" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1171207" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1171207">Andy Black said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Anyone using WhatsApp to communicate with clients?<br /> <br /> Is there a CRM or something so I can get more organised, and add team members to chats? </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>Try Slack. Not really a CRM but a more organized collaboration tool.<br /> <br /> It’s perfect for when chat has too much going on and important things get buried.<br /> <br /> I’ve also seen MS teams used in a similar way, but we’ve never used it other than video chat with people outside the company that use it.</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper">I&#039;ve talked here about how I use an audiobook to focus my mind and fall asleep fast. I&#039;m out usually in 15 minutes, sometimes just a 5.<br /> <br /> Interesting though...<br /> <br /> Now whenever I listen to an audiobook, it immediately is a queue to sleep.<br /> <br /> So if listen to one in a car, or outside of the bedroom, I&#039;ll start to fall asleep.<br /> <br /> It has become like a hypnosis command.<br /> <br /> Not really cool when you&#039;re driving.</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 1" data-quote="MJ DeMarco" data-source="post: 1171222" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1171222" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1171222">MJ DeMarco said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> So if listen to one in a car, or outside of the bedroom, I&#039;ll start to fall asleep.<br /> <br /> It has become like a hypnosis command.<br /> <br /> Not really cool when you&#039;re driving. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><script class="js-extraPhrases" type="application/json"> { "lightbox_close": "Close", "lightbox_next": "Next", "lightbox_previous": "Previous", "lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.", "lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow", "lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow", "lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen", "lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails", "lightbox_download": "Download", "lightbox_share": "Share", "lightbox_zoom": "Zoom", "lightbox_new_window": "New window", "lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar" } </script> <div class="bbImageWrapper js-lbImage" title="hqdefault.jpg" data-src="/community/proxy.php?image=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2F2TQIEyR7cnk%2Fhqdefault.jpg&amp;hash=5bfc53cb102e0bb9d4ea1f3a32544b95" data-lb-sidebar-href="" data-lb-caption-extra-html="" data-single-image="1"> <img src="/community/proxy.php?image=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2F2TQIEyR7cnk%2Fhqdefault.jpg&amp;hash=5bfc53cb102e0bb9d4ea1f3a32544b95" data-url="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/2TQIEyR7cnk/hqdefault.jpg" class="bbImage" data-zoom-target="1" style="" alt="hqdefault.jpg" title="" width="480" height="360" loading="lazy" /> </div><br /> need some sleeping glasses</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 5905" data-quote="MTF" data-source="post: 1171191" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1171191" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1171191">MTF said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> It already exists:<br /> <br /> <div class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--unfurl js-unfurl fauxBlockLink" data-unfurl="true" data-result-id="465947" data-url="https://sudowrite.com/muse" data-host="sudowrite.com" data-pending="false"> <div class="contentRow"> <div class="contentRow-figure contentRow-figure--fixedSmall js-unfurl-figure"> <img src="/community/proxy.php?image=https%3A%2F%2Fframerusercontent.com%2Fassets%2FbBeEWah5fYHRIehpVLWmcI4Hk4.png&amp;hash=d6b821e0e1699796d7596586d52f5408&amp;return_error=1" loading="lazy" alt="sudowrite.com" class="bbCodeBlockUnfurl-image" data-onerror="hide-parent"/> </div> <div class="contentRow-main"> <h3 class="contentRow-header js-unfurl-title"> <a href="https://sudowrite.com/muse" class="link link--external fauxBlockLink-blockLink" target="_blank" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" data-proxy-href=""> Sudowrite Muse, the only AI model made for fiction </a> </h3> <div class="contentRow-snippet js-unfurl-desc">Muse is the AI model made for fiction, designed for authors, and available exclusively in Sudowrite.</div> <div class="contentRow-minor contentRow-minor--hideLinks"> <span class="js-unfurl-favicon"> <img src="/community/proxy.php?image=https%3A%2F%2Fframerusercontent.com%2Fimages%2Fu9221yvXZH9RIpZmUfXPn58aMSU.png&amp;hash=26c43ef34136a74c636d8fbb53f01706&amp;return_error=1" loading="lazy" alt="sudowrite.com" class="bbCodeBlockUnfurl-icon" data-onerror="hide-parent"/> </span> sudowrite.com </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> I think he meant that the AI would write a romance novel specifically for you -- tailored to your taste. One book, one customer.<br /> <br /> Not a romance novel for everyone&#039;s consumption.</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 1" data-quote="MJ DeMarco" data-source="post: 1171243" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1171243" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1171243">MJ DeMarco said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> I think he meant that the AI would write a romance novel specifically for you -- tailored to your taste. One book, one customer.<br /> <br /> Not a romance novel for everyone&#039;s consumption. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> Exactly. <br /> <br /> An ongoing series, specifically for you, $17/mo</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper">Wedding cake biz comes up with a cool product to safely transport them. Not sure if anything like this existed before but I thought it was interesting.<br /> Her husband invented it and now they have another 7 staff working on just the boxes.<br /> <br /> <div class="bbMediaWrapper" data-media-site-id="youtube" data-media-key="3mzjcNoA4VU"> <div class="bbMediaWrapper-inner"> <iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3mzjcNoA4VU?wmode=opaque" loading="lazy" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe> </div> </div></div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 1" data-quote="MJ DeMarco" data-source="post: 1171222" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1171222" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1171222">MJ DeMarco said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> I&#039;ve talked here about how I use an audiobook to focus my mind and fall asleep fast. I&#039;m out usually in 15 minutes, sometimes just a 5.<br /> <br /> Interesting though...<br /> <br /> Now whenever I listen to an audiobook, it immediately is a queue to sleep.<br /> <br /> So if listen to one in a car, or outside of the bedroom, I&#039;ll start to fall asleep.<br /> <br /> It has become like a hypnosis command.<br /> <br /> Not really cool when you&#039;re driving. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>This is Pavlov&#039;s dog in action. Falling asleep on command is awesome, but be really careful that the tool you use to fall asleep is not a tool you want to use in regular life.</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><a href="https://www.thefastlaneforum.com/community/attachments/1749123280847-webp.66772/" target="_blank"><img src="https://www.thefastlaneforum.com/community/data/attachments/60/60366-ef9a29e62a1ace66ae58b810d02a4b8c.jpg?hash=5ap7HZFOhF" class="bbImage " style="" alt="1749123280847.webp" title="1749123280847.webp" width="434" height="200" loading="lazy" /></a><br /> <br /> When Google censors words and won&#039;t show keyword data, you can try fat fingered variations to get an idea of search volume.<br /> <br /> <a href="https://www.thefastlaneforum.com/community/attachments/1749123481467-webp.66773/" target="_blank"><img src="https://www.thefastlaneforum.com/community/data/attachments/60/60367-a5c89014609e29740eade417adbcaa61.jpg?hash=jjzEIDOMs-" class="bbImage " style="" alt="1749123481467.webp" title="1749123481467.webp" width="279" height="200" loading="lazy" /></a><br /> <br /> <br /> bitch - censored<br /> bich<br /> bitc h <br /> bish<br /> b itch<br /> <br /> Just an example.</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><div class="bbMediaWrapper" data-media-site-id="youtube" data-media-key="nB8qqiTmQc8"> <div class="bbMediaWrapper-inner"> <iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nB8qqiTmQc8?wmode=opaque" loading="lazy" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe> </div> </div><i><span style="font-size: 10px"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nB8qqiTmQc8" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="noopener">View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nB8qqiTmQc8</a></span></i><br /> <br /> <br /> Apparently a pharma company &quot;Regeneron Pharmaceuticals&quot; published a research document where they discovered a new drug (non-androgenic) that will potentially replace steroids without any of the side effects steroids have.<br /> <br /> If this is true and there are minimal side effects compared to steroids, everyone&#039;s going to rock a superhero physique. Body dysmorphia will be at a whole another level</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 92615" data-quote="Saad Khan" data-source="post: 1171505" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1171505" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1171505">Saad Khan said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> <div class="bbMediaWrapper" data-media-site-id="youtube" data-media-key="nB8qqiTmQc8"> <div class="bbMediaWrapper-inner"> <iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nB8qqiTmQc8?wmode=opaque" loading="lazy" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe> </div> </div><i><span style="font-size: 10px"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nB8qqiTmQc8" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nB8qqiTmQc8</a></span></i><br /> <br /> <br /> Apparently a pharma company &quot;Regeneron Pharmaceuticals&quot; published a research document where they discovered a new drug (non-androgenic) that will potentially replace steroids without any of the side effects steroids have.<br /> <br /> If this is true and there are minimal side effects compared to steroids, everyone&#039;s going to rock a superhero physique. Body dysmorphia will be at a whole another level </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>Until we see the side effects in 10 years time lol</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><a href="https://www.thefastlaneforum.com/community/attachments/1000006053-webp.66805/" target="_blank"><img src="https://www.thefastlaneforum.com/community/data/attachments/60/60383-783c2c548e24db696af57b787d1caa70.jpg?hash=eYYkTRIhCD" class="bbImage " style="" alt="1000006053.webp" title="1000006053.webp" width="204" height="200" loading="lazy" /></a></div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper">Found out yesterday that Starbucks coffees have 300mg to 400mg of caffeine per standard coffee. No, this isn&#039;t any of that espresso or specialty made drink they have; it&#039;s far worse.<br /> <br /> It&#039;s also far more than most energy drinks.<br /> <br /> Upper recommended limit for a healthy adult is 400mg. Sit in their cafe and get a free refill or two and you can easily approach 1000mg. <br /> <br /> I never knew this, as a standard cup of coffee is like 70mg to 100mg. 350mg in a grande/medium Pike Place.<br /> <br /> Check everything.</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 22383" data-quote="Dark Water" data-source="post: 1171553" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1171553" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1171553">Dark Water said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Found out yesterday that Starbucks coffees have 300mg to 400mg of caffeine per standard coffee. No, this isn&#039;t any of that espresso or specialty made drink they have; it&#039;s far worse.<br /> <br /> It&#039;s also far more than most energy drinks.<br /> <br /> Upper recommended limit for a healthy adult is 400mg. Sit in their cafe and get a free refill or two and you can easily approach 1000mg.<br /> <br /> I never knew this, as a standard cup of coffee is like 70mg to 100mg. 350mg in a grande/medium Pike Place.<br /> <br /> Check everything. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> Yup. I knew that for a long time. When I am really tired and must replace my blood with coffee, I go to Starbucks. Legal drug.</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><div class="bbMediaWrapper" data-media-site-id="youtube" data-media-key="OMytl0NG6Ow"> <div class="bbMediaWrapper-inner"> <iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/OMytl0NG6Ow?wmode=opaque" loading="lazy" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe> </div> </div><i><span style="font-size: 10px"><a href="https://youtube.com/shorts/OMytl0NG6Ow?si=eFUg21m-DnWhpNi_" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">View: https://youtube.com/shorts/OMytl0NG6Ow?si=eFUg21m-DnWhpNi_</a></span></i><br /></div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper">I have weak feet. Ive always worn cushion trainer shoes and Im barely ever barefoot. It was a negative during Jiu Jitsu. Ive committed to building strong feet starting with barefoot shoes. Just ordered these. Anyone else wear these? <a href="https://www.thefastlaneforum.com/community/attachments/screenshot-2025-06-06-at-4-59-55%E2%80%AFpm-webp.66821/" target="_blank"><img src="https://www.thefastlaneforum.com/community/data/attachments/60/60391-aec272c2ecaec5b8d95992f1dd10595c.jpg?hash=Cu1E2LYBDO" class="bbImage " style="" alt="Screenshot 2025-06-06 at 4.59.55 PM.webp" title="Screenshot 2025-06-06 at 4.59.55 PM.webp" width="486" height="200" loading="lazy" /></a></div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 108408" data-quote="Goodfella999" data-source="post: 1171575" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1171575" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1171575">Goodfella999 said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> I have weak feet. Ive always worn cushion trainer shoes and Im barely ever barefoot. It was a negative during Jiu Jitsu. Ive committed to building strong feet starting with barefoot shoes. Just ordered these. Anyone else wear these? <a href="https://www.thefastlaneforum.com/community/attachments/66821/" target="_blank">View attachment 66821</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>Worn mine every day for years now<br /> <br /> Wore them all over Europe and hiking in Switzerland on rocks<br /> <br /> I don&#039;t think they do anything to fix your feet, I think that&#039;s something separate you need to do<br /> <br /> But I did stop getting knee pain and wearing my shoes out, they have a hole in them now so I should probably get new ones, but the soles never wear out, shoes used to last me 6 months max before<br /> <br /> There&#039;s no way I could wear any other pair of shoes now, especially in the gym<br /> <br /> I still need thick supportive shoes for running so I think actually fixing your arches is a separate thing from just buying new shoes</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 22018" data-quote="MitchC" data-source="post: 1171579" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1171579" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1171579">MitchC said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Worn mine every day for years now<br /> <br /> Wore them all over Europe and hiking in Switzerland on rocks<br /> <br /> I don&#039;t think they do anything to fix your feet, I think that&#039;s something separate you need to do<br /> <br /> But I did stop getting knee pain and wearing my shoes out, they have a hole in them now so I should probably get new ones, but the soles never wear out, shoes used to last me 6 months max before<br /> <br /> There&#039;s no way I could wear any other pair of shoes now, especially in the gym<br /> <br /> I still need thick supportive shoes for running so I think actually fixing your arches is a separate thing from just buying new shoes </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> It helps to fix your feet by actually making the muscles work. This in combination with other exercises.</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 108408" data-quote="Goodfella999" data-source="post: 1171591" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1171591" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1171591">Goodfella999 said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> It helps to fix your feet by actually making the muscles work. This in combination with other exercises. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>Do you have any content you recommend about which exercises to do? <br /> <br /> I should really do them</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper">Would you trade places with Warren Buffet? <br /> <br /> No. <br /> <br /> Here’s why! <br /> <br /> Time is the most precious asset and he’s got little left. <br /> <br /> <div class="bbOembed bbMediaJustifier" data-media-site-id="twitter" data-media-key="1930602331915083846" data-xf-init="oembed" data-provider="twitter" data-id="1930602331915083846"> <a href="https://twitter.com/x/status/1930602331915083846" rel="external" target="_blank"><i class="fa--xf fab fa-twitter fa-twitter-square "><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" role="img" aria-hidden="true" ><use href="/community/data/local/icons/brands.svg?v=1749395433#twitter"></use></svg></i> https://twitter.com/x/status/1930602331915083846</a> </div><i><span style="font-size: 10px"><a href="https://x.com/sahilbloom/status/1930602331915083846?s=46&amp;t=QVRWd3GUWSHaaHwdvWGZPg" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="noopener">View: https://x.com/sahilbloom/status/1930602331915083846?s=46&amp;t=QVRWd3GUWSHaaHwdvWGZPg</a></span></i><br /></div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 22018" data-quote="MitchC" data-source="post: 1171595" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1171595" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1171595">MitchC said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Do you have any content you recommend about which exercises to do?<br /> <br /> I should really do them </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> <div class="bbMediaWrapper" data-media-site-id="youtube" data-media-key="S5xKokqeOb4"> <div class="bbMediaWrapper-inner"> <iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/S5xKokqeOb4?wmode=opaque" loading="lazy" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe> </div> </div><i><span style="font-size: 10px"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5xKokqeOb4" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="noopener">View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5xKokqeOb4</a></span></i><br /> <br /> <br /> Funny, there are wearing Vivo also</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper">“&quot;There are two goddesses in your heart,&quot; he told them. &quot;The Goddess of Wisdom and the Goddess of Wealth. Everyone thinks they need to get wealth first, and wisdom will come. So they concern themselves with chasing money. But they have it back-wards. You have to give your heart to the Goddess of Wisdom, give her all your love and attention, and the Goddess of Wealth will become jealous, and follow you.&quot; Ask nothing from your running, in other words, and you&#039;ll get more than you ever imagined.”<br /> <br /> I’m reading born to run at the moment and loved this quote, I think it applies to business and I guess anything in life <br /> <br /> Fall in love with the game, fall in love with value creation, and wealth will follow <br /> <br /> I’m guilty of trying to get everything I can out of every hobby, rather than just enjoying it</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 1" data-quote="MJ DeMarco" data-source="post: 1171222" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1171222" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1171222">MJ DeMarco said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> I&#039;ve talked here about how I use an audiobook to focus my mind and fall asleep fast. I&#039;m out usually in 15 minutes, sometimes just a 5.<br /> <br /> Interesting though...<br /> <br /> Now whenever I listen to an audiobook, it immediately is a queue to sleep.<br /> <br /> So if listen to one in a car, or outside of the bedroom, I&#039;ll start to fall asleep.<br /> <br /> It has become like a hypnosis command.<br /> <br /> Not really cool when you&#039;re driving. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>Curious, what books are you listening to?<br /> <br /> I&#039;m trying more fiction (Fuzzy Nation, Red Rising) and it instantly gets my brain riling lol. Tough to fall asleep after that.</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 55234" data-quote="Antifragile" data-source="post: 1171596" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1171596" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1171596">Antifragile said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Time is the most precious asset and he’s got little left. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>In physics, there is this concept called the &quot;space-time continuum&quot;.<br /> <br /> Maybe a bigger nerd would be able to explain it better, but as far as I can tell, it means that space and time are two sides of the same coin and cannot be separated from one another, as they are intertwined.<br /> <br /> <br /> In our little human lives, we have the <b>health-time continuum</b>.<br /> <br /> Having time is not enough.<br /> <br /> You also have to be physically and mentally healthy to be able to enjoy your time here.<br /> <br /> If you don&#039;t, <b>time </b>turns from the greatest asset into the greatest curse.<br /> <br /> <br /> Money is nothing but a tool that might be used to buy more of both:<br /> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><b>Time:</b> outsourcing, hiring, enjoying freedom, etc.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><b>Health:</b> food, supplements, biohacking procedures, etc.</li> </ul><br /> <br /> Sadly, the human mind is wired not to appreciate - or even acknowledge - the miraculous blessings we&#039;ve all been given, until we&#039;ve lost them.<br /> <br /> <br /> At 18, you have <b>everything</b>, but you&#039;re too stupid to see it, because you&#039;re &quot;broke&quot; and that&#039;s your huge, insurmountable problem.<br /> <br /> At 81, you start to understand that you <b>had </b>everything.</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 108408" data-quote="Goodfella999" data-source="post: 1171575" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1171575" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1171575">Goodfella999 said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> I have weak feet. Ive always worn cushion trainer shoes and Im barely ever barefoot. It was a negative during Jiu Jitsu. Ive committed to building strong feet starting with barefoot shoes. Just ordered these. Anyone else wear these? <a href="https://www.thefastlaneforum.com/community/attachments/66821/" target="_blank">View attachment 66821</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>Yes, I do.<br /> <br /> The toe box is noticeably larger, the thin soles let you feel the ground below you, and they&#039;re very comfortable when walking. When I began wearing them, I felt my entire foot open up, and the muscles in my shin worked more effectively due to the difference in sole angle. The brand name lives up to the feeling when you&#039;re wearing it.</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 107881" data-quote="heavy_industry" data-source="post: 1171624" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1171624" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1171624">heavy_industry said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> At 81, you start to understand that you <b>had </b>everything. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> I’ve been trying to get my mom to retire for a decade. She just did last year.<br /> <br /> This year? Is she traveling and living her retired dreams?<br /> <br /> No.<br /> <br /> Hip replacement, knee replacement. 3 eye surgeries. A toe surgery.<br /> <br /> She didn’t really start to think about fitness, until she had mobility problems (too late).<br /> <br /> But at least she got that nest egg socked away.</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 108408" data-quote="Goodfella999" data-source="post: 1171575" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1171575" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1171575">Goodfella999 said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> I have weak feet. Ive always worn cushion trainer shoes and Im barely ever barefoot. It was a negative during Jiu Jitsu. Ive committed to building strong feet starting with barefoot shoes. Just ordered these. Anyone else wear these? <a href="https://www.thefastlaneforum.com/community/attachments/66821/" target="_blank">View attachment 66821</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> I use the Lite Knit and the Magna for hikes. Wear them all day. It takes a few weeks to get used to these, but then it&#039;s hard to go back.</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper">This is awesome...<br /> <a href="https://www.toddlertough.com.au/collections/all-products/products/the-ultimate-mma-playpen-bundle" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">The Ultimate MMA Playpen Bundle</a> <br /> <br /> <a href="https://www.thefastlaneforum.com/community/attachments/1749302699544-webp.66840/" target="_blank"><img src="https://www.thefastlaneforum.com/community/data/attachments/60/60402-b90eabdfd1f6515ffe818c132f732904.jpg?hash=dmSuPbnAB7" class="bbImage " style="" alt="1749302699544.webp" title="1749302699544.webp" width="200" height="200" loading="lazy" /></a></div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 107881" data-quote="heavy_industry" data-source="post: 1171624" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1171624" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1171624">heavy_industry said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> In physics, there is this concept called the &quot;space-time continuum&quot;.<br /> <br /> Maybe a bigger nerd would be able to explain it better, but as far as I can tell, it means that space and time are two sides of the same coin and cannot be separated from one another, as they are intertwined.<br /> <br /> <br /> In our little human lives, we have the <b>health-time continuum</b>.<br /> <br /> Having time is not enough.<br /> <br /> You also have to be physically and mentally healthy to be able to enjoy your time here.<br /> <br /> If you don&#039;t, <b>time </b>turns from the greatest asset into the greatest curse.<br /> <br /> <br /> Money is nothing but a tool that might be used to buy more of both:<br /> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><b>Time:</b> outsourcing, hiring, enjoying freedom, etc.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><b>Health:</b> food, supplements, biohacking procedures, etc.</li> </ul><br /> <br /> Sadly, the human mind is wired not to appreciate - or even acknowledge - the miraculous blessings we&#039;ve all been given, until we&#039;ve lost them.<br /> <br /> <br /> At 18, you have <b>everything</b>, but you&#039;re too stupid to see it, because you&#039;re &quot;broke&quot; and that&#039;s your huge, insurmountable problem.<br /> <br /> At 81, you start to understand that you <b>had </b>everything. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>It can be modeled in Economics. <br /> <br /> We have this thing called utility function. That your happiness is a product of different variables (health, wealth, and others for instance….) <br /> <br /> Because wealth is expected to compound while health is expected to deteriorate.<br /> <br /> I can further give you the rate of depreciation. Age 50s are thrice more to have hospitalization and surgery insurance claims than those below 50. Age 60s claim three times more than the 50s.<br /> <br /> There is actually little difference between teenagers or age 40s. I don’t know exactly why.<br /> <br /> I think in the 30s and 40s are time for you to build a good foundation in health to prevent the deterioration after age 50.<br /> <br /> Your wealth function is very dependent on the type of business and the work you do. Baseline cashflow, and upside potential…<br /> <br /> You are doing hard things and expect hard things to take a toll on your mental and physical well beings. You are balancing your rate of financial success versus triggering the underlying risk in your health, in the process of finding the “optimal level of stress”.<br /> <br /> But in practice you don’t need complex modeling, just common sense. Figure out the most important goals, and balance between them.<br /> <br /> Study well, build a good foundation and character in the youth. Don’t start your business too late. Compound. Work hard but not Internet bullshit like 16 hours a day. Figure out the 80-20. Take calculated risk without bankrupting yourself.<br /> <br /> Stay patient and understand that you don’t have to exit one shot with lifetime wealth (would be good if you can). You are not going to consume in advance. If you made money that can last twenty years, it gives you the time and resources to make another 3x of that.<br /> <br /> Your wealth trajectory doesn’t have to be from broke to multi-million exit in five years.</div>
 
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<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 23590" data-quote="Andy Black" data-source="post: 1171207" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1171207" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1171207">Andy Black said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Anyone using WhatsApp to communicate with clients?<br /> <br /> Is there a CRM or something so I can get more organised, and add team members to chats? </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>I do.<br /> <br /> I just name the contacts according to the projects or source. <br /> <br /> Andy Black (Fastlane forum)(Lead Gen Specialist), for instance. <br /> <br /> So that once I search fastlane forum everyone related come up.<br /> <br /> To differentiate clients between family members and friends I just save then as Mr/Ms/Mdm. You don’t address your close friends formally.<br /> <br /> I avoid complexity unless necessary.</div>
 

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