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Introduction
Welcome back to the weekly newsletter!
Do you ever catch yourself thinking, “Success is for other people”? I used to, more times than I’d like to admit. It wasn’t envy; it was distance. I’d watch wins from afar and tell myself, “Maybe later.”
Until I asked myself one simple question: “Why not start small, right now?” That nudging thought was enough. I picked one project that I wanted to start and did it. Within days I felt momentum instead of doubt. My world didn’t change overnight; my lens did—and that was plenty.
In this newsletter I’ll show you the same quick switch: short steps, clear focus, daily proof. Ready to move from watching to doing? Let’s dive in.
Weekly Highlight: Shift Your Mindset
Mindset is the lens on every goal. A foggy lens blurs chances you already have. A clear lens spots routes you missed. This week you’ll clean that lens in four tight moves: break one toxic belief, track lessons not failures, stack tiny wins, and copy a role model’s habits. Each move is short. Together they flip “not me” into “next me.”
Challenge One Limiting Thought
Swap “I can’t” with “I’m learning.” Action follows the language you use.
Daily Growth Reflection
End each day with one lesson. Turn failures into data.
Commit to Micro-Wins
Five focused minutes on a key skill beats an hour of wishing.
Watch a Role Model
Study someone who climbed the wall you face. Steal one practice every time.
Practical Steps
- Morning: Write your limiting thought. Rewrite it in growth words.
- Day: Spend 5 minutes on your chosen skill. Timer on, no excuses.
- Night: Note one thing you learned, not lost.
- Friday: Send proof of your streak to a friend. Reset for next week.
Stick to this for seven days. Fog lifts fast when you wipe the glass daily.
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Inspiration & Personal Growth
"You can't depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus." - Mark Twain
Facts are neutral. Imagination gives them shape. Think, “I always mess up talks,” and every meeting proves you right. Think, “I’m training to speak,” and the same stumble becomes a drill rep. Keep your inner camera in focus, then trust what you see.
Resources & Recommendations
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Article: Solving Tough Problems Requires a Mindset Shift – An HBR Article focused on entrepreneurs and leaders and the way they can escape “or” questions.
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Tool: Role-Model Observation Log – Find a role model in a movie or series and watch it every day. Note down the behaviors or any other observations you want to incorporate.
Finance Corner - Filling Critical Staff Gaps
If one key analyst quits tomorrow, can your team breathe? Map the 20 % of roles that stop the show. Tag at least one backup at 60 % readiness. Rotate staff so skills cross-pollinate. Keep a live list of outside prospects. Result: a finance team that never panics, even when stars walk away.
Check the latest video below:
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Summary
Mindset shifts are free, fast, and inside your control. Pick one belief to flip today. Guard five learning minutes tomorrow. By Friday you’ll feel the field under your feet, not the bench. Let’s play.
Until next time,
Maciej
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