Friday Newsletter: №1
Hey Friends and WELCOME to my 1st Friday Newsletter (ever)! I’m a bit nervous and excited to start this journey with you.
Every week I will be sharing: One Insight, One Source and One Question which I found particularly striking or useful, so you can read and take action.
Weekly insight
We all presenting our ideas or getting approval from others. The question is: “How to make it easier for people to say “YES” to us (our projects, ideas, aspirations)”?
1. Make it effortless to say “YES” to you.
The most valuable resource - people’s time.
When you’re asking for something via email or in person: make 99% of work FOR them (i.e. include all key info, challenge, potential solution and your ask), so they can easily forward it with just a click or make a quick decision.
2. Give first and ask second.
When you ask selfishly, the other person responds selfishly (or not at all).
Even with the cold emails aim to stand out. Spend some time researching the person you are writing to. Try to be as useful as possible for them.
If you met the person before, make an effort to maintain that connection, rather than only reaching out when you need something.
3. Longer doesn't mean better.
Your email should be humble and to the point. No busy person wants to hear the life story, so spend time writing a concise email, so it is clear that you respect everyone’s time.
Weekly Source
I really recommend watching this video by Ali Abdaal: How to 10x Your Income - The 4 Ladders of Wealth.
In this 20 min video he describes a step-by-step roadmap to building wealth (spoiler: working in a corporation is only the 1st step). A powerful & eye opening way (at least for me) to look into your income.
Weekly Question
This week the question to reflect (please spend at least 5 min on that): “What is one thing you would do if you know that you couldn’t fail”?
Let’s stay connected
Looking forward to be in touch with you all and connect again in the upcoming Friday newsletters! Wish you all a joyful day!