Hi Fearless Friend!

This week on Stay Fearless or Die Trying:

1. How I save time and make more money (this ain’t no 4-hour workweek course, don’t worry) but I do believe in that theory

2. An update about the premium launch

3. Status check on books of the month

Before getting into this weeks newsletter, if you follow me on Instagram and want to know what Be Fearless is, it’s my passion project and second startup. I’ve been hosting career conferences since 2018, and this is the first event that isn’t in partnership with a university.

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Time Is Money

One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned during my journey is that nothing can get done if you don’t create the time. Everyone calls me a “hustler” and I get why. I spent years of my young years juggling projects, personal life, podcasting…and so much more.

Now I’m 26 and I’ve been able to figure out how to truly spend less time and do more in that time frame so I’m working less and living more. I talk about Joe Sanok’s book often because I like the way he frames utilizing time. Yearning to work less doesn’t mean you hate your job, it means you’re aware that the more time you spend working the less time you spend exploring. To open up your mind to exploring and coming up with new ideas, you must explore. Work less, explore more, create new ideas!

1. Be reasonable with yourself!

It is so important to set reasonable deadlines for yourself and stick to them. If you overbook yourself not only are you going to suffer, but your business will too. Before committing to anything new, always check your calendar and be realistic on whether or not you actually have time to take on whatever the new thing is. I have a full-time VA who handles all of my scheduling which is very practical for me because I immediately know if I’m over-booking myself. Fridays are usually my open days, so I have very little on my calendar so I can spend more time exploring.

2. Keep Track!

If you attempt to do everything in your head, things will get lost. The whole “I’ll remember that later” mentality will fail you, every time. If you’re a paper and pen person, definitely get an extensive day planner. I use two: one is from Paper Source and has no lines in it (I use this for my creative juices and during my meditation, thanks dad!) and my second notebook is more common with traditional lines in it. More of a techie? Google Calendar can sync up with your email, TimeTree can coordinate schedules with coworkers or family, and Monday.com is perfect for task tracking and to do lists. None of those companies were sponsored, just ones we love.

3. Follow-Up! Every 3 days!

Uh oh, your cat puked on the floor…again. It’s time to go to the vet and it can’t wait. That’s okay! Make sure that you reach out to any appointments you have, any projects you’re doing, and let them know of the change in schedule. What people value most during collaboration is communication and if you keep up with it, everyone will be on the same page.

PREMIUM UPDATE!

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Reading Update: Key Takeaways!

I read it! Now let me tell you about it.

What I loved: The brutal honesty in this book. I’ve heard that some people love it, and some people hate it. She gives real examples of incidents in the workplace that shape the way women are viewed as leaders. It made me feel like I was connecting with her.

What I didn’t love: This book leaves a little bit to be desired. I understand that it comes from the perspective of a upper-class white woman, and can only be told in a way that she knows because it’s her story. But I finished reading and was only hungry for more perspectives besides her own.

Verdict: Read or skip? I think both women and men would benefit from reading this book, it is about more than just tips for women in the workforce and opens up the space for discussion on sexism and leadership. READ!

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