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Productivity \/ Mindset<\/strong> \u2013 Stay focused, manage our time well, and build habits that keep our work moving forward without burnout. Stop kicking our own butts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Health<\/strong> \u2013 Take care of our bodies and minds so we have the energy and clarity to create and perform at our best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Value Creation<\/strong> \u2013 Develop unique, high-quality work that solves problems or delights our audience. Humanity needs us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Value Delivery<\/strong> \u2013 Make sure our work reaches clients in a way that\u2019s professional, seamless, and leaves them thrilled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sales<\/strong> \u2013 Learn how to confidently communicate our worth and close deals that pay us what we\u2019re worth. Pricing, negotiation, honesty, love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marketing<\/strong> \u2013 Get the right people to notice and trust us, so they\u2019re excited to hire or support us. Attention that’s useful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finance<\/strong> \u2013 Handle our money wisely so we can stay in business, grow, and create without financial stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These are based on the five parts of a business <\/a>plus the two things that individuals also need. This means we can have one per day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Productivity \/ Mindset \u2013 Stay focused, manage our time well, and build habits that keep our work moving forward without burnout. Stop kicking our own butts. Health \u2013 Take care of our bodies and minds so we have the energy and clarity to create and perform at our best. 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