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Monday 17th July Newsletter
Pilates inspiration, rage applying, creative thinking, and more…
TOGETHER WITH
Hey, welcome back! 😎 On this World Emoji Day, we have:
The $ 88.4M Pilates business: Sounds like a stretch but isn’t.
Work problems galore: Why rage applying isn’t the answer.
Land your dream job: A podcast full of tips and insider secrets.
💡 QUOTE OF THE DAY: “Goal setting is the secret to a compelling future.” — Tony Robbins, American author
THE BIG IDEA
Putting the $ in Pilate$
Would you pour your entire savings into a startup idea with the risk of losing it down to the last penny? That’s what Anne Mahlum did — and, despite the odds, it couldn’t have worked out better.
The story began in 2013, when Mahlum took her first Pilates class and fell in love with it. In her own words, “I never saw my body respond to a workout like this.” Having had her relationship to fitness revolutionized by the exercises, she decided to launch her own Pilates business. 🤸
Within a few months, Mahlum had used her savings — amounting to $ 175k — to start Solidcore, a full-body, Pilates-inspired reformer. Her previous experience in branding, fitness and community-building allowed her to make her vision reality.
A decade later, Solidcore opened its 100th location… And Mahlum has sold her shares for $ 88.4m. How’s that for risk-taking? 😱
So, what do you think? Could you do it? Reply to this email and let us know.
DAILY INSPO
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FROM THE JOB BOARD
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📝 MONDAY’S TO DO:
Do your least favorite tasks first 🙅♂️ Otherwise, you’ll end up with a to-do list piled up with tasks you despise — which will, ultimately, kill your motivation and you’ll probably keep postponing.
TODAY’S ADVICE
Stop rage applying to jobs 🛑
Underappreciated, underpaid and overworked. These are some reasons why employees quit their jobs. If you’ve felt that way, you might be tempted to rage apply for every job that looks relevant. Truth is: the sole person this hurts is you.
So before you go for gold in the rage applying Olympics and start drafting an aggressive resignation letter, take a deep breath and do the following:
Communicate your needs. Discuss your concerns with your employer (they may not know you feel the way you do).
Prioritize your needs. Don’t hunt for any job. Hunt for the one that matches your needs.
Reach out to your network. They can help you put a foot in the door at their company.
Tailor your résumé. This displays genuine interest and enthusiasm for the role.
DON’T MISS
😟 These workplace struggles are real — and can be overcome.
📹 The dos and don’ts of video interview outfits.
👐 The benefits of volunteering are infinite.
✍️ Should you hire a professional résumé writer? (Hint: yes.)
BOOK OF THE WEEK
The Advantage by Patrick M Lencioni
In The Advantage, NY Times bestselling author Patrick M Lencioni examines what sets apart successful companies from mediocre ones. The secret isn’t in how hard their teams work nor how intelligent they are; rather, it lies in how healthy the organization is. If you’re interested in business, leadership and management, you’ll want to add this book to your shelf!
WHAT WE’RE LISTENING TO
Land your dream job with Mac Prichard
Mac Prichard’s Find Your Dream Job weekly podcast is devoted to giving listeners the tools, insider secrets and job search tools they need to to land the job of their dreams. Whether you’re on the hunt for your first job or looking for career direction, Find Your Dream Job has practical advice!
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