@William Plange author and speaker! and @Darren Gibb who was my recent guest on Unlock Your Way with STK!

1. Change Your Environment - Evaluate your environment and surroundings. - If it's not conducive to growth, change it. - Look at your friend group. You're influenced by the people you allow to impact your life, not just those around you. - Consider a drastic change if needed—move cities, switch jobs, or start afresh with new people who are ahead of you in life. 2. Just Do It (JFDI – Just Freaking Do It) - Close the gap between knowing and doing. - The more you think and hesitate, the less you act. - Whenever you read a good piece of advice, instead of sitting on it, immediately put it into action. - Overthinking delays results—stop analyzing and start executing. 3. Don’t Blame Anyone or Anything - Take full responsibility for your actions and outcomes. - Don’t blame others for your circumstances. - Lead by example: If you want people around you to change, change yourself first. - Avoid deferring control to others. You can still succeed without waiting for someone else to act. 4. Avoid the Dragon (Don’t Try to Slay It) - Design your life to make decisions easier. - Don’t test your willpower when it’s unnecessary. - Simplify difficult situations. For example, remove unhealthy snacks from your house if you’re trying to eat healthily. - Avoid situations that will challenge your discipline unnecessarily. 5. Stop Being So Critical of Yourself - Shift your focus from self-criticism to a broader vision of what you're building for your future. - When self-doubt arises, focus on gratitude, vision, exercise, or helping others to break the negative cycle. - Be careful not to beat yourself up unnecessarily. - Self-criticism can hinder performance rather than improve it. 6. Replace Negative Habits with Positive Ones - Identify the trigger for each negative habit and replace it with a productive alternative.Example: If you’re trying to quit smoking, replace it with toothpicks or doing push-ups. - Ensure that when you stop a bad habit, you immediately introduce a positive one in its place.

The 3 biggest AI content creation mistakes that are killing your engagement (and how to fix them) Let's face it: Everyone's jumping on the AI content bandwagon. But here's the harsh truth! Most people are doing it WRONG! Here are the 3 critical mistakes I see everywhere (and how to avoid them) 1️⃣ Over-reliance on AI ❌ Mistake: Copy pasting directly from ChatGPT ✅ Fix: Use AI for idea gen and first drafts, but inject your unique insights & experiences. Your audience craves YOUR perspective, not generic AI content. 2️⃣ Ignoring brand voice ❌ Mistake: Failing to train AI on your specific brand voice and tone. ✅ Fix: Create a brand voice guide and use it to fine-tune your AI model. Consistency is key in building brand recognition. 3️⃣ Not fact-checking ❌ Mistake: Blindly trusting AI-generated information without verification. ✅ Fix: Always fact-check AI outputs. Use it as a starting point, not the final word. Your reputation depends on accuracy. Ai is a powerful tool, but it's not a replacement for human creativity and expertise.The magic happens when you combine AI efficiency with human insight.Are you making any of these mistakes?

We will start in ONE big meeting and go to breakout rooms so more people can attend and learn the format!! So excited, I will tag members of each POD in the comments here! These matches are based on ideal client and your neuroscience assessment, of course once you all meet each other you will see the synergies! All groups will be run by me for now, with the same framework! We will have our first meeting, on Monday 11/11 at 4 pm est!

I’m thrilled to have you as part of the Idea Lab community! After our latest town hall, I wanted to follow up and provide a quick overview of what we covered so you can dive right in and start making the most of your membership. Referral Pods: Your Path to High-Value Connections Referral pods are small, curated groups designed to help you grow your business through meaningful connections. These groups are built around neuroscience-based assessments, which help us match you with others who share your ideal client profile and communication style, ensuring the best possible referral opportunities. You’ll be part of a high-caliber group of 10-20 members, sharing high-quality leads and innovative ideas that can truly move the needle in your business. These pods meet monthly or quarterly, and are all about growth, collaboration, and building long-term partnerships. Neuroscience-Based Assessment If you haven’t done so already, make sure to complete the neuroscience-based assessment, which gives valuable insight into your communication style and strengths. It’s a crucial tool for ensuring we match you with the best referral partners possible. Idea Lab Community Features Here’s a quick rundown of everything you can dive into: - Courses & Resources: Access in-depth courses like the "Path to 100k" and business tools updated weekly. - Book Club & Podcast: Explore the book club and podcast, starting with "Unfuckwithable Entrepreneur." - AI Prompts Library: Check out the continuously growing library of AI tools and prompts to streamline your business. - Leaderboard & Levels: Engage with the community to progress through tiers, unlocking premium features along the way. There are tons of resources and opportunities here to help you elevate your business—make sure to take advantage! Make Sure to....... 1. Complete your neuroscience-based assessment and ideal client survey for referral pod matching. 2. Explore the community and the amazing resources we’ve created to help you grow. 3. Check the calendar for the upcoming LinkedIn challenge in November—this will be a game-changer! 4. Engage in the discussions, share wins, and make introductions within the community—this is where connections turn into opportunities.