This was a pivotal year for me.

I quit my job and opened my own business. It’s going well. Even better than I imagined.

But, I want to open multiple businesses and brands. Build my own empire.

Mastery Mode is part of this process.

Beyond a theme page, it will become a solid brand, a full media company focused on motivation and self development. I want to host events, build a blog, a forum, a podcasts, a clothing brand, release books, etc. We are just getting started.

I will be here at least in the next 10 years providing value and developing this project.

I hope you are with me in this long journey. I hope we grow together.

I am playing the long game.

🢒 Insight

Life isn’t a sprint. It’s a marathon.

The greatest things don’t happen overnight.

Look deep into nature. The greatest nature phenomenons take time.

Think of a farmer planting seeds. The soil doesn’t yield its treasures instantly.

First comes the planting. Then the waiting.

Rain might flood the field. The sun might scorch the sprouts.

But the harvest always comes for those who tend to their crops with care.

It’s the same with your dreams.

Overnight success is against nature. It’s a fairy tale.

You might be thinking “but some people do get lucky overnight“.

I get what you mean by that.

Let me tell you why, in the large scheme of things, they don’t.

A lucky moment, as anything in our reality, is just a result of a chain of past events.

The reason luck feels sudden is because we don’t see the chain of past events leading up to it.

Things happen because of interconnected events.

Our limited perspective creates the illusion of randomness.

From a macro view, everything is inevitable.

Truth is you only have two choices.

1. You can work day by day on your goals, which will heighten the chances of you achieving whatever you want - and getting lucky in the process.

2. You can sit on your sofa and wait to get lucky, which is VERY unlikely to happen.

If you ever become a multi-millionaire with number 2, don’t forget to send me a spare million for helping you.

🢒 Actionable Step

Playing the long game requires a mindset that embraces steady, consistent growth.

1% daily is better that 0% daily.

If you can’t give 100% in a day, give 50%, give 25%, give 10%.

JUST DO SOMETHING TOWARDS YOUR GOAL DAILY.

F*ck perfection. F*ck giving it your all everyday. We all know it doesn’t work like that.

CONSISTENCY IS KING.

The actionable way to approach this is by adopting the 1% improvement strategy.

1. Identify a Key Area for Improvement: Choose one area of your life where you want to see long-term growth—whether it’s personal development, fitness, business, or relationships.

2. Focus on Tiny Gains: Each day, aim to improve by just 1% in that area. This could be reading one more page, exercising for an extra 5 minutes, or learning a single new concept.

3. Document and Reflect: Track your progress. Even small, seemingly insignificant improvements add up over time. At the end of each week or month, look back and see how far you've come.

4. Be Patient and Persistent: Understand that success isn't about overnight achievement. It's about keeping your eyes on the prize.

Do these every day in any are of your life and you will see improvement over time.

🢒 The Curated Corner

A selection of handpicked gems.

🢒 Speak Your Mind

Are you playing the long game?

What do you think about this first instance of the newsletter?

If you have any questions or comments, just reply to this email or send a message on Instagram. I’d love to hear from you.

That’s it for now, my friend. I hope you had a blast with this read. See you again soon. Wishing you an amazing day. Stay safe!

Best regards,

James - Founder of Mastery Mode

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