66 Days Left
“Priority” should ideally only be used as a singular word. The moment you have many priorities, you actually have none.” - Frank Slootman (CEO of Snowflake)
Can you believe it? We’ve got less than 66 days left in the year! That’s 66 opportunities to make a real impact and end 2024 on a massive high! 66 Days is just enough time to create impact by accomplishing one big priority.
Start by clearly defining that ONE big priority—the one thing that, if you nail it, will make you feel like you’ve conquered the year. The one thing that’s the first domino…. The one thing that when you accomplish it, will set everything else in motion. What one priority do you need to focus on? Is it finishing a big project? Building a health habit? Money habits? Sales calls? Time with God? Morning Routine? Whatever it is, get clear on it.
Then here’s the challenge: every single morning, start your day with that priority in mind. Make it your “One Thing” before everything else. Just imagine what 66 days of dedicated focus on that one thing can create. Make 2024 the you that you (insert your one thing here)!
Up your intensity and leave the comfort zone behind. Let’s finish this year with a bang! 🚀
Notes that Resonated
What is your north star metric that you are tracking?
Some of God’s greatest lessons are revealed in what he refuses to give us
Life humbles you when you age… you see how much time you wasted on nonsense
Like a seed the value is inside you
Discipline will fix 80% of your issues
Work hard, stay disciplined and be patient. Your time will come
The hardest battles are given to the strongest soldiers
Start small and build - it makes for a more solid foundation
Small changes over time create big impact
Vocabulary matters; don’t speak to yourself poorly, its destructive
Priority should be a single word
Videos to watch
5 Productivity Principles that work
Top Quotes
“Ideas are nothing execution is the game” -Gary V
“The best revenge is not to be like your enemy” - Marcus Aurelius
“In a crowded marketplace, fitting in is a failure. In a busy marketplace not standing out is the same as being invisible.” - Seth Godin
Market Update
Bonds Are on the Rise – What’s Next for the Market?
The bond market is sending us a strong signal: the economy isn’t cooling down as quickly as many expected. Recent data underscores this with inflation numbers coming in hot, a reportedly resilient job market, and retail sales stronger than anticipated. All this paints a picture of an economy that looks to be anything but slowing, making the Fed’s job harder than ever.
With a robust number adding fuel to inflationary pressures, the Fed will likely face heightened scrutiny over any policy adjustments in its upcoming meetings. And let’s not forget: the 2024 election is looming large, adding a hefty dose of uncertainty to an already volatile bond market.
Investors are now on high alert, trading under the expectation that the Fed might adopt a more hawkish stance to keep inflation in check—meaning rate holds or hikes could be back on the table. As we wait for the data releases to predict the Fed’s next move, the big question remains: will the bond market stay resilient, or are we in for another shake-up? Buckle up; we’re in for a very interesting November.
Key Data Events This Week:
1. CB Consumer Confidence data - Tuesday
2. JOLTs Jobs Data - Tuesday
3. US Q3 2024 GDP data - Wednesday
4. September PCE Inflation data - Thursday
5. October Jobs Report - Friday
6. ~20% of S&P 500 companies report earnings this week
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Food & Drink
Horchata is like sweet rice pudding in a glass. So good :)
Horchata recipe
Cool Stuff
Scout- an America Legend reborn. This is a cool case study of a dead brand reborn - “Scout Motors”. An American motor company bought by Volkswagen but made in the USA.
