Welcome to another issue of the no-BS newsletter dedicated to demystifying the world of passive income, where we share practical, reliable strategies to build and sustain income streams that work for you.

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In today's issue:

• Content Won’t Save You—But THIS Will

• What Most People Won’t Do Tomorrow

• The $250 Bet That Built a Viral Brand

• How To See Through Your Own Bullshit With Ryan Hauser

• Think Like a Hacker, Win Like a Boss

FROM MY WORLD

Content Won’t Save You—But THIS Will

If you ever feel like you’re doing all the right things—buying traffic, emailing your list, promoting offers—yet the sales just aren’t rolling in?

You’re not alone.

In fact, it’s one of the most common struggles I hear from List Builders. You’re putting in the work, but you feel like something’s missing.

So here’s the deal. If you’re not seeing the results you want, it’s not because you’re lazy or because you’re missing some secret trick.

It’s because you’re not building your presence. Not the kind of presence that makes people want to join your business, buy your product, or hire you on the spot.

And that kind of presence? It doesn’t come from magic formulas or fancy funnels. It comes from these three things you should be doing every single day:

1. Read—Become a Walking Vault of Ideas

Want people to see you as an expert? Then you need to know more than they do.

But here’s the catch—you don’t need years of experience. You just need to read for 30–60 minutes a day. Even Donald Trump (say what you will about him) reads for an hour a day.

Books, courses, articles—whatever sharpens your mind and gives you ideas to share with your audience. No reading, no growth. Period.

2. Curate Content—Learn, Do, Teach

Wonder how someone goes from nobody to authority in under a month? They curate content.

Here’s the formula:

1. Learn something from a book, podcast, or mentor.

2. Try it out in your business.

3. Teach it to your audience.

And don’t worry about giving credit. It won’t make you look less credible—it’ll make you look more trustworthy. Remember—your job is to connect the dots between what you’re learning and how your audience can use it.

3. Sell—Every. Single. Day.

This one’s big. You can read all the books and curate all the content in the world—but if you’re not making offers, you’re not making money.

Too many marketers do everything except sell. They’re scared of coming off as pushy or spammy.

But here’s the truth—your income is in direct proportion to how many times you ask people to buy. So pitch in every email. Drop links in your content. Don’t let fear of rejection stop you from making offers.

So, if you’re feeling stuck, go back to these three daily habits:

1. Read to sharpen your mind.

2. Curate content to build authority fast.

3. Sell like your business depends on it—because it does.

Do these consistently, and before you know it, you’ll have a never-ending stream of prospects and buyers knocking on your door—wondering how you seem to make sales look so easy.

MY GIFT FOR YOU

What Most People Won’t Do Tomorrow

Most people will spend tomorrow stuck in the same loop—scrolling, procrastinating, or making plans they know they won’t follow through on.

But not you.

You opened this email and now you have a chance to take a step that could change everything.

Tomorrow, Thursday, at 2 PM EST, Human Potential Expert Peter Sage and I are hosting an extraordinary live training that will not only help you break free from the habits that keep holding you back—like procrastination, self-doubt, and waiting for “someday”—but will also give you both the epiphany and the precise 5-step protocol you need to take action and create lasting change.

This training could be the best gift you unwrap all season. It’s free to attend, but it's impact on your life will be priceless.

MINDSET MAKEOVER

The $250 Bet That Built a Viral Brand

You might have heard of Crazy Russian Dad. Didn't you? 

He’s the guy who started a YouTube channel on a bet to make $250—and accidentally became a viral sensation with 350 videos in one year and millions of views.

Was he polished? Nope. 

Was he scripted? Not even close.

But he showed up every single day—filming rants in his car during his commute—and people couldn’t get enough.

Why? Because consistency beats perfection. Every. Single. Time.

And this is exactly how you need to approach list building.

• Don’t wait until you have the perfect email sequence.

• Don’t spend weeks obsessing over colors, logos, or fonts.

• Don’t let “I’m not ready yet” keep you stuck.

Just start ugly.

Write that first email. Publish that first post. Send that first broadcast. The more you do it, the better you get. The clearer your voice becomes. The easier ideas flow.

But here’s the kicker: If you’re not consistent, you’re invisible.

Imagine if Crazy Russian Dad only uploaded once a month. He’d still be unknown, and his son would still be waiting for $250. Instead, he bet on frequency over flawlessness.

And that’s exactly what YOU need to do.

Show up. Every day. No excuses. Because momentum doesn’t come from perfect plans—it comes from imperfect action.

So stop waiting. Start building your list like a Crazy Russian Dad—one email, one rant, one imperfect step at a time. 

Your tribe is waiting.

FOR YOUR LISTENING PLEASURE

How To See Through Your Own Bullshit With Ryan Hauser

A few years ago, Ryan Hauser reached a low point in his life. He put a gun to his head.

A second before pulling the trigger he asked: “Is there anything else left for me in this world?”

Fast forward to today. Ryan is a leader in our industry, with a team of 42,000 people.

What took one man from the brink of suicide all the way up to this level of success?

According to Ryan, just a few mindset tweaks. Each single one of them created a compound effect that helped him get where he is today.

And in today’s episode, he reveals what every ordinary guy and gal can do to become successful just like him.

Listen in and uncover the secrets to success.

CURATED READS

Think Like a Hacker, Win Like a Boss

What if the fastest way to success wasn’t playing by the rules—but hacking them?

In "The Hacker Mindset," Garrett Gee reveals how he turned a $250 startup idea into a $54 million exit by thinking outside the box and breaking all the "traditional" rules of business.

This isn’t your typical business book. It’s a blueprint for outsmarting the competition and creating opportunities where others only see roadblocks.

Gee dives into the mindset shifts that helped him disrupt an entire industry, build a loyal following, and cash out big—all while staying true to himself.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to level up your online business, this book will show you how to:

• Spot hidden opportunities others overlook

• Pivot quickly when plans fail

• Turn scrappy ideas into scalable businesses

It’s not about having all the answers. It’s about asking better questions and executing fast.

If you’re ready to think differently, act boldly, and build something unforgettable—this book is your playbook.

RIDDLE ME THIS

Can You Crack The Code?

I am built over time, yet can crumble in an instant.

Once broken, I’m hard to repair, no matter the distance.

I grow stronger with honesty, but weaken with lies.

What am I?

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