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Monday 18th September Newsletter
The sandwich man, September blues, mistakes at work, and more…
TOGETHER WITH
It’s US Air Force Day! 🛩️ In this email:
Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks: Raking in the Benjamins.
Dwelling on mistakes: Why you should quit it.
Book recommendation: It’s about good vibes.
💡 QUOTE OF THE DAY: “It’s important to give it all you have while you have the chance.” — Shania Twain, Canadian country singer
THE BIG IDEA
The richest sandwich maker out there 🥪
Derrick Hayes is a 36-year-old entrepreneur and self-described dreamer who grew up in West Philadelphia. As a young man, he learned about cooking from his grandfather, who was a big lover of food.
Carrying that legacy, Derrick started Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks, which he named after his late father. Derrick struggled to keep the business afloat until rapper and actress Eve miraculously stopped by for a sandwich. “I’m cooking this chicken cheesesteak like my life depended on it,” he recalls — and it worked. Eve spread the word about Big Dave’s on her social media channels.
In his first year, Derrick made less than $ 100k. In the last 12 months, however, his Atlanta restaurant brought in more than $ 2.3m. With a bit of faith, a bit of luck, and a lot of hard work, dreams do come true.
What’s something you would try if there were no obstacles in your way? Reply to this email and let us know.
DAILY INSPO
TOGETHER WITH BETTERHELP
Work–life balance is hard
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FROM THE JOB BOARD
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TODAY’S ADVICE
Say “no” to dwelling on your mistakes ❌
Everyone makes mistakes — both in our professional and our work lives. It’s just part of the human condition.
But most of us will fixate and obsess over those mistakes, sometimes even the tiniest ones. We beat ourselves up, scolding ourselves that we could’ve done it differently or avoided it altogether. 🤔
While that might be true, dwelling on our mistakes can do more harm than good: it keeps us in a perpetual state of experiencing life’s negatives, and this can lead to negative effects on our physical and mental health.
So, quit dwelling. Acknowledge you made a mistake, fix it if you can, apologize, learn from it, and move on!
DON’T MISS
🌐 These tips will help you make your LinkedIn profile awesome.
▶️ Your guide to creating YouTube videos — and monetizing them.
👨 How to find — and land — an online internship.
🤑 Easy jobs: they pay really well, too!
BOOK OF THE WEEK
Good Vibes, Good Life by Vex King
Prioritizing your wellbeing, forming positive habits and letting go of fear are crucial to making your dreams come true. In his bestselling personal development book, which has sold more than 1m copies, Vex King shares tried-and-tested techniques that can help you transform the way you live.
WATERCOOLER CHAT
Creating moments of joy
Some people rush to put up their Halloween decorations the moment the clock strikes 12am on September 1st. Others, however, have a harder time saying “goodbye” to summertime.
If you’re struggling with September blues, these are some ways you can ease into the season: 📆 Plan a getaway, even a short one ☀️ Prioritize spending time outside 👬 Make time for things you enjoy with friends and family.
MEME IT
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Catch you on the flippity flip :)
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