These 2 Tricks Can Help You Keep Momentum This Summer Do You Suck at Vacations? Picture this: You’re on a beautiful
of the big game and sets you on the bench to catch your breath. But as you’re on the sidelines, watching your team all move toward the goal line, you want to do everything in your power to get back in the game. As entrepreneurs, being in the game is why we do what we do.” Most entrepreneurs feel energized by closing a deal or launching a new product, but conventional wisdom will still have our loved ones insisting we need to take a break. Here are two things you can do to vacation without losing momentum or suffering the wrath of well-meaning family members. 1. Schedule Time to Work Your spouse might not like the idea of scheduling work time while you’re on vacation, but they’ll probably be okay with you checking email during dinner or while touring a museum. Find the balance between radio silence and working on a
beach. One option is to step away from most tasks but spend an hour before breakfast replying to emails or handling phone calls. 2. Learn Something Take advantage of the free time that’s been forced upon you by doing something to improve your skills or knowledge. Sign up for an audio course, read a book, or listen to a podcast — something productive you can do that doesn’t interrupt your family’s vacation. And speaking of podcasts, check out Randy’s new podcast, “Crushing It in the Digital Revolution” at tinyurl.com/yb6ygcxl. There are benefits to stepping back and returning to work with fresh eyes, but you don’t need to abandon your momentum in order to reach that point. Find the happy medium before your next vacation so you and your family can enjoy the experience together.
island.Waves crash rhythmically just a few feet away, and a fresh breeze carries the smell of sea salt and tropical fruits. Your phone is nowhere to be seen and you haven’t been to work in a week. If you’re a “normal” person, this scenario is a perfect vacation, but if you’re an entrepreneur, we’ve just described a waking nightmare. Entrepreneurs are notoriously bad at vacations.We get anxious when we can’t check in on work and are often accused of being workaholics by family members who insist we drop everything and “try to relax.” Russell Brunson, author and internet marketing expert, addresses this phenomenon best. “Entrepreneurs rely on momentum,” Brunson explained. “When we’re moving forward, we feel happy.When we’re moving backward, we get sad and stressed. It’s like when the coach pulls you out
Skinny Soup Who says soup is only for the winter? This healthy soup recipe is full of vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants. There’s a reason we call it Skinny Soup … It makes you skinny! Inspired by The Weekend Warrior Burn
Ingredients
• 2 quarts organic, sugar-free vegetable stock • 4 cups cabbage, thinly sliced • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves, packed • 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/4 cup olive oil • 2 cups chopped leeks (white and light green parts only) • 1 cup diced celery • 2 tablespoons minced garlic • Pinch of sea salt • 2 cups carrots, peeled and sliced • 2 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced • 2 cups chopped green beans, fresh
Directions 1. Heat olive oil in large pot over medium-low heat. Add leeks, celery, garlic, and sea salt. Cook for 7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add carrots, sweet potatoes, and green beans. Cook for another 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. 2. Add vegetable stock. Increase to high heat and bring the soup to a near boil. Add cabbage and black pepper. Decrease to low heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. 3. Remove from heat, then stir in parsley and lemon juice. Season to taste with sea salt and serve warm.
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