Hey, it's Rachel— I just got back from a weekend getaway with my girlfriends. It was a healing experience, and if you haven’t taken a self-care trip lately, this is your sign to get one on the books. Anyway, while I was away, a lesson that came up for me was the idea of “less is more”. This theme started coming up when I was listening to Kate Northrop’s book "Do Less". It contains some interesting studies on how doing less can lead to better results. Who would've thought? And then my friend, who was a makeup artist, showed me how she put her makeup on… and I was amazed by how little product she used and how amazing she looked after she was done. Another theme of "less is more". I'm also listening to a biography of Warren Buffet right now, and have noticed the theme of less is more in his life as well. For example, he's not constantly buying a selling stocks. Instead, he finds a few gems and holds them for very long periods of time. So, if you're like me and ever feel overwhelmed or stressed out, consider doing less, owning less, using less, and see if that feels better AND leads to better results. In today's email:
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This Week's Email is Sponsored By:Chart6 Reasons to Choose LessYou Should KnowOrigin of "Less is More"“Less is more”, a famous quote by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, encapsulates the essence of minimalism in design and architecture. This philosophy emphasizes the idea that simplicity and restraint can often have a more powerful impact than excessive ornamentation or complexity. Something NewAdvice CornerQ: I'm trying to come up with a profitable niche business idea, but I'm having trouble and feeling overwhelmed. What are your top five tips for actually making money with a new business? A: Starting a new project can be overwhelming, and I've found that there are many people who love to give advice and a huge list of action items to help you be successful. I've personally found huge laundry lists of business to-dos leading to a lot of busy work with few results. I think embracing the "less is more" philosophy can be incredibly beneficial when launching a new business. Here are my top five tips to help you focus and make money with your new business:
By simplifying your approach and focusing on what truly matters, you can reduce overwhelm and create a clear path to profitability. Remember, sometimes less really is more when it comes to building a successful business. Do you have a burning question about passive income, personal finance, or positive psychology that you need answered? If so, hit reply and send me an email with your question. If you're lucky, I'll answer it in this section of the next newsletter. |
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