The Daily Motivation

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Andy Puddicombe spent years as a monk, certain he'd given up the dream of ever having a child.
Then he landed in America and found out overnight he had testicular cancer. Advanced, aggressive, surgery in four days.
The doctor told him if he wanted kids, he had three or four days to get to the sperm bank.
Next came the scans. Had it spread? Had it reached his brain?
What saved Puddicombe was being okay with not knowing. Sitting in that doctor's chair, he was alive and in no pain. “Everything else is an idea.”
His image for it: stay present on the side of the road instead of hopping in the cancer car and driving miles down the what ifs.
Two months after the operation, his wife got pregnant.
Their son is 18 months old now. Exhausting, he says, and the thing he's most grateful for.
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David Bach heard a CNBC guest say renting in Brooklyn and investing the difference beats owning. He thinks that math is wrong.
Put $20,000 down on a $100,000 home. It grows 10% and you just made $10,000 on $20,000. That's a 50% return.
Then the tax piece. Sell your own home after two years and the first $250,000 of profit is tax free. Married, it's $500,000.
Bach has done it with a San Francisco home and two in New York.
His first place was a complete dump he bought with his best friend. Every dollar went in, with under six months of expenses saved on a commission only job.
He called his dad, scared he couldn't make the mortgage. His dad said, “Well, son, nothing will motivate you like that.”
His plan is three homes over a lifetime. Rent out two, pay off the third.
Can't afford it? Buy anyway and rent rooms to your friends.
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Rich Paul, a prominent sports agent, reflects on his journey from playing multiple roles, including stylist and jeweler, to becoming a powerful figure in the sports industry. He emphasizes the importance of relationships, hustle, and adaptability. Paul shares valuable lessons, highlighting the business aspect of sports and the need for a long-term mindset. He discusses the observer's paradox, the value of consistency, and the significance of evolving, managing transitions, and creating opportunities. The interview provides insights into Paul's multifaceted career and his commitment to impactful business development.
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“Been busy?” is the worst question you can ask anyone. Vanessa Van Edwards says it sends the other person's brain hunting for negativity.
They either list how exhausted they are or admit nothing is going on. No win.
“What do you do?” comes second. Everyone has answered it so many times the brain stays on autopilot.
Her fix when someone asks you: start with a clear label and who you do it for. Then share your why and toss it back.
Or just be funny. “How are you?” “Seven out of 10.”
Van Edwards calls herself a recovering awkward person. For years she walked into conversations trying to razzle dazzle.
What changed everything: being easy to talk to beats being impressive.
She splits people into entertainers and appreciators. Two appreciators together stall out, so learn to flex into the other role.
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Mark Manson explores the dynamics of long-term relationships, emphasizing the importance of alignment on key values while acknowledging the natural evolution of individuals over time. Mark delves into the challenges that arise when partners diverge in their beliefs around money, religion, and family, suggesting that surviving misalignment on one but not all of these issues is possible. He also shares personal experiences of intentional evolution within his own marriage, communicating significant changes in career and health priorities to maintain alignment with his partner. Mark encourages couples to evolve together consciously, fostering understanding and adaptability to bridge any gaps that may emerge.
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