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02/14/2026

Ever wonder why you give the best advice to your friends but struggle to solve your own problems? It turns out even King Solomon—famed for his legendary wisdom—suffered from the same blind spot.

This brief yet insightful article explores "The Solomon Paradox" and why our brains are hardwired to be smarter for others than for ourselves. Discover the psychological secret to gaining instant perspective and how a simple shift in mindset can help you navigate your own life with the clarity of an outside expert.

Stop being a "wisdom hypocrite" and learn how to finally take your own best advice.

Read more here: https://bit.ly/4cshLnq

02/06/2026

Stop Scrolling. Look at These Wiener Dogs. 🌭🐕

Now that we have your attention... there’s a massive business lesson hidden in this story about 6,000 dachshunds. It’s all about local presence and "The Twenty Percenter" mindset.

Read the full breakdown at the link below, then let us know: What’s the most creative event you’ve ever sponsored or attended?

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6,000 Wiener Dogs Can’t Be Wrong (2 Min Read) | Vol. 189 February 6, 2026 “The aim of marketing is to know and understand the customer so well the product or service fits him and sells itself.” — Peter Drucker 6,000 Wiener Dogs Can’t Be Wrong “I feel like I’m on a rocket ship and …

01/31/2026

Experience is the difference between a headache and a house key. 🔑

Looking at this data from NAR, it’s clear: finding the house is the fun part, but the "everything else" is where the stress hides—especially if it's your first time.

Notice the gap? Repeat buyers find the paperwork and the process much easier. Why? Because they know what’s coming.

Our mission is simple: To give our first-time clients the "Repeat Buyer Advantage." We handle the jargon, the timelines, and the fine print so you can focus on where the couch is going to go. 🛋️

If the idea of "paperwork" or "mortgage steps" has you hitting the pause button on your dreams, let’s talk. We make the hard stuff look easy.

We have put together a 'No-Surprises' Roadmap that explains exactly what happens between finding the house and getting the keys to help you with your clients. Comment 'ROADMAP' below and we will DM it to you!

01/30/2026

Ever feel stuck because you can’t see the finish line? In the latest edition of The Twenty Percenter, Jay Papasan explores the mental trap of "all-or-nothing" thinking—the binary mindset that tells us if we can’t do it perfectly or finish it all at once, it’s not worth doing.

Drawing on a classic piece of advice from novelist E.L. Doctorow, Papasan reminds us that driving at night only requires seeing as far as your headlights to make the whole trip. If you’ve been paralyzed by a big project or a lofty goal, this quick 2-minute read will help you shift your focus from the destination to the MINS—your Most Important Next Step.

Stop ruminating and start moving. Most of your best life happens in the space between 0 and 100.

Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4qK3I0Q

There’s a Lot Between All and Nothing (2 Min Read) | Vol. 188 January 30, 2026 “The most important step a man can take. It’s not the first one, is it? It’s the next one. Always the next step.” – Brandon Sanderson. There’s a Lot Between All and Nothing When I was a grad student …

01/23/2026

Unlock the Power of "Radical Simplicity"

In a world obsessed with doing more, this article introduces you to Morioka Shoten—a Tokyo bookstore that defies all business logic by selling only one single book a week.

Author Jay Papasan uses this fascinating case study to challenge the myth that "more options mean more opportunity." You’ll discover how the courage to "go small" can actually eliminate the competition for your attention and lead to extraordinary results.

Read this to find out:

Why a business with zero inventory variety became a global destination.

How "addition has a cost" that drains your focus.

The life-changing question that will help you slash your to-do list and amplify your impact.

Dive in to learn why sometimes the best way to grow is to take almost everything away.

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One Room. One Book. Radical Simplicity (3 Min Read) | Vol. 187 January 23, 2026 “Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.” – Antoine de Saint-Exupéry One Room. One Book. Radical Simplicity In April, I’m taking my first trip ...

01/16/2026

Switch Off Your "Should-O-Meter"

In this insightful 1-minute read, Jay Papasan tackles the paralyzing effect of the word "should." He describes the "Should-O-Meter" as a mental trap fueled by external expectations and impossible standards that leave us feeling anxious and behind in life.

This article encourages you to reclaim your agency by replacing shame-based "shoulds" with empowering words like "I could," "I can," and "I will." Read it to learn how to silence the external noise, find motivation from within, and stop chasing expectations that aren't even yours.

Switch Off Your Should-O-Meter (1 Min Read) | Vol. 186 January 16, 2026 “‘Should,’ is a shame-based statement that creates stress and anxiety in your body and mind.” – Suzanna Newsonen Switch Off Your Should-O-Meter Earlier this month, I went for a walk with my friend Juanpablo. He’s in ...

01/09/2026

Drawing inspiration from the movie Sliding Doors, this article reveals how seemingly minor decisions can either fuel your momentum or bury you in busywork. It explains why successful people prioritize time blocking to protect their most important goals and ensure their calendar reflects their true values. Read on to discover if you truly own your schedule, or if it owns you.

Read here: https://bit.ly/4px86Pk

Sliding Doors, Time Blocking, and the Battle for Your Life  (2 Min Read) | Vol. 185 January 9, 2026 Quick Note: Today’s email is about the battle for your calendar. If that battle feels real to you, the First Domino is designed to help. Doors are open until January 14th, with just a few spots …

01/08/2026

Shawn Anderson delivered again! Great class on the structure, flow, tools and decision making process of managing your life and getting things done! Thanks Shawn!!! Amazing as always!

01/07/2026

Growing your business...don't make this mistake! Do this instead.

01/02/2026

The article “Permission to Pause” tells the story of a successful coach who stepped away from her fast-paced career only to realize she’d been chasing achievement at the expense of presence and happiness. It shows how intentionally carving out just 15 minutes a day to pause, reflect, and think can create clarity, reduce stress, and help you be a better version of yourself—making it a worthwhile, thought-provoking read.

Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/3N8sCbw

01/02/2026

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STOP THE MADNESS! Are you losing sleep over a massive to-do list?
Every time you drop the ball, you're missing an opportunity. Getting Things Done isn't just about speed—it's about building a system that guarantees nothing gets missed.
Join Master of Efficiency, Shawn Anderson, for Agent Insider: Getting Things Done. He's going to teach you the exact system he uses to bring organization, peace, and total control back into his business (and life!).
What you'll learn:
How to conquer that overwhelming list.
The simple system that stops you from dropping the ball.
How to get peace of mind and focus on what truly matters.
Wed, January 7th 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Don't start the new year stressed. Start organized!
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