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That'S o-o o.com number four. A desk timer. I actually got my desk timer from a buddy of mine and colleague Ken Ken, who works on our team and helps us produce our video podcast. He gifted me this, but it's about $15 on Amazon. And you basically just set your timer. It's a physical timer. Ooh, I just beeped. I just. It's a physical timer that you could set, so that way you can make sure that you're productive. There's something about a timer that keeps you on task. I use it to run work sprints. Like, say, for example, I'm scripting an episode and I'm going to say, okay, I'm going to give myself 30 minutes to script the first draft and go right. Or I might say 25 minutes and give myself a five minute break. It gives me a chance to really focus. And when you see that time clicking away, it really allows you to say, okay, now it's time to get in the zone. Let's get it going. There's just something about a physical timer and racing that clock that keeps you honest and it turns procrastination into a game in a lot of ways. So I always get a lot more done in less time when I'm using a timer. It's a small purchase that can make a big difference for you, especially if you have, you know, many things on your to do list and you have a hard time kind of getting started or you get overwhelmed, just set a timer. Okay, I'm going to give myself 15 minutes to work on the first thing. Let's see how I go boom. And you just get started. And for me, it's an easy, yes, easy purchase for the amount of value you're getting. Number five, GMB Fitness. In particular, the Elements program. GMB Fitness is a mobility fitness program, and this program saved me. It's helped me recover from injury when I broke my fibula in a snowboarding accident. I move better now when I snowboard, but also when I do any kind of sport. When I play basketball, I'm a lot more mobile. My lateral movement is much easier. I stay active because of it. And even when I have a busy day, GMB kind of can fit in no matter what, so what is it exactly? Well, it's an online course. Basically, you pay once and you have access to their Elements program, which is really focused on mobility. It's not yoga, it's not Pilates. It's allowing you to strengthen your hips, your joints, your muscles, your legs, your arms by doing certain movements like bear crawls and stretches that don't feel overwhelming, but at the same time are strengthening you slowly but effectively. I absolutely love it. I discovered it because I met the founder in Japan once through a mutual friend. The founder is Andy Fawcett and I absolutely love Elements. I heard people raving about it beforehand and then I was like, okay, I'll pick it up. And I'm raving about it now because it's just functional and smart and there is actually no excuse because I'm not very mobile. I started using it. They have a beginner's program. It kind of paces based on your level of ability. It kind of assesses you. In the beginning, it was not that hard to kind of do the things that it was asking me to do. So I gotta say, if you are am intimidated by this, it's actually quite easy and approachable and it's perfect for travel. Or if you have a busy day and you run out of time, you can do a workout that's 15 minutes. They have like a 15 minute version of it. So there's no excuse. You could just like open up your laptop and just clear a space. You don't really need any equipment or weights or anything like that. You just need a floor and that's it and you can get your workout in. I love GMB because it helps keep me flexible, mobile and most of all, injury free. Because I want to continue to enjoy the sports I love, which is priceless for me because if you're active like me, you know that if that's taken away, it's like a recipe for depression. I'm not joking. Like, if I can't play basketball, if I can't snowboard, that would be really sad. So this allows me to not only play and enjoy those sports, but also do it at a level that I'm happy and I feel, you know, supported and feel like I'm not going to get injured and I'm not pushing myself. Number six, the camelback water bottle. This is a very simple water bottle. Very, very simple. But it's like 10 bucks or something like that. But I never understood the hype about these bottles and why people love water bottles. I don't have these humongous Ones I like this size. But the reason why I love it so much is that it allows me to stay hydrated. And I put a little electrolytes in here. Keeps my mental clarity throughout the day. And it helps me also just curb my appetite as well until it's time for lunch. This bottle sits on my desk 24 7. And what I love about it is it has this kind of magnetic top and it kind of screws nice and easy. And because it's at my desk and I have all these electronics, my computer and all these devices, I feel safe because if it ever tips over, it's not going to leak because of that magnetic seal. And it's pretty tough. I've traveled with this a bunch of times. I've dropped it a bunch of times. Nothing. Not a scratch, not a bump, not a dent. It's pretty indestructible really. And what I love about it too is it's got this little handle. So if you want to hang it from like a carabiner or something like that from your bag, it kind of saves and makes things a little bit roomier in your bag. I probably think I drink about 3 liters a day just because it's here, just because it's on my desk and I see it's, you know, getting empty and I fill it up again and it's like a low cost, high ROI thing. You know, staying hydrated is like 25% of staying healthy. Right? It's just making sure that you're getting your fluids in and flushing things out. Number seven, ChatGPT Plus. ChatGPT plus is an absolute joke. At $20 a month, it's an incredible value. If you're only using the free version, you have no idea what you're missing. The tools, the different models that you can use now, they have agent Mode, which allows ChatGPT to have its own little computer and work on complex tasks like planning out your holiday or doing a whole research project on a new product that you're creating or whatever it might be. Right? It's an incredible time saving tool when it comes to writing, research, scripting, whatever it might be. It's like hiring a full time assistant for 66 cents a day. If you're running an online business, writing content, selling products, or just trying to get more done, this is a no brainer. Okay? And if you're listening to this, I assume you like good ideas and good execution. This gives you both. And the thing is that when OpenAI releases any new models or new features, it releases to the Paid users first, and often it doesn't trickle down to the free users until like, six months later. So you are ahead of the curve, ahead of the competition when you're paying as low as $20 a month. Number eight, a MagSafe battery charger and stand. So this is a battery pack that charges my iPhone. Okay? And as you know, with Mag Safe, you have this kind of magnetized thing. I'm sure other phones do this as well, but I could just easily stick this to my phone, put in my pocket or put in my bag when I'm traveling or walking around, and it charges my phone. Now, if you are an iPhone user, you know, your battery life is horrible. I love the iPhone. It does a lot of great things. Great camera, great everything. But the battery life is atrocious. And if I'm ever out and about, if I'm not at home or in the office, then I know my battery will die by the end of the day because I'm using it to take photos or videos or using it for Google Maps or whatever it might be, you know, Uber. And that kind of sucks up the battery, and I don't want to worry about that all the time. So this small little battery pack thing here, which also has a stand that allows you to easily use when you're on the go or watching something, but this battery pack can basically charge your phone from 0 to 100 three times. So it's got plenty of power for you to be able to easily charge your phone over and over if it dies. There's a lot of different kind of models and makes, and you can just go on Amazon and find the one that, you know, that you would like to choose or pay for. You know, I would just make sure that it works on your model of phone. Now, again, like I said, it's perfect for travel or if you're working from cafes. It's great because of the stand that you can use it to, you know, take a zoom call or a FaceTime or even if you're just watching something, like something on masterclass or even YouTube. I gotta say, I've used mine way more than I expected. I love it because it's small and I never have to worry about, you know, running out of battery on my phone when I'm traveling. Number nine, 24 pairs of underwear and socks. Stay with me here. Okay, this is not sexy, but it is a game changer for me. Having plenty of clean socks and underwear means I can shower multiple times a day without having to stress or have laundry anxiety. One of the things I hate is feeling restricted, feeling like I can't do what I want to do. And I like to take multiple showers a day. And that's because I want to feel like, oh, I got to take another shower a day. Oh, maybe I don't have enough laundry. No, I will take as many showers as I like. I don't want laundry to dictate my life, okay? So that's why I have so many underwear and socks, so that I can just, you know, wake up in the morning, take a shower, do my work, go to the gym, take a shower. If I want to take another shower before I go out for dinner at night, I could do so as well and not worry about it. Not worry I have to do laundry or I'm running out. I got plenty. I'm serious. It's freedom. And you might not realize how much mental friction comes from not having these little comforts taken care of in your life. This one change made me feel less chaotic and a lot calmer and feeling a little bit of sense of luxury. Okay? I could do what I like and take as many showers as I need to and not have to worry about running out of underwear or socks. Number 10. Buy a book about something you love. Buy a book, any book, on a topic you enjoy. Think of the hobbies that you enjoy. You will enjoy them even more when you get into the nitty gritty of it, when you learn a little bit more, when you get better at it. For example, one of the books I have on my desk here is called the Mental Game of Poker. Okay, I love this book. Author is Jared Tendler. I believe that's what it's called, how you pronounce his last name. And I love this book because I'm into poker. I love playing poker. I've been gone into in the last year. And this really allows me to dissect the mental side, not the strategic side and, you know, the probabilities, all that kind of stuff, but the mental side that maybe I'm not paying attention to the things that maybe are costing me tournaments or games, things like Tilt, which means, you know, getting angry or getting emotional about a certain hand that I lost or even won. So it's just interesting to go deep into something that you enjoy, and it makes you enjoy that hobby even more. Another book that I have here is called Bigger, Leaner, Stronger by Michael Matthews. This book I picked up because I'm getting older. I want to get stronger, I want to get leaner, I want to be able to enjoy the Sports I love, like basketball and snowboarding. So this allows me to get a little bit better, get an insight on how I can, you know, improve my diet or improve my exercise or my routine so that I can again, enjoy the things I love more. I like to double and triple down on things that you. That. That I love. Right. So if, if I love something, then why don't I get more out of it? Why don't I try to do more of it? And part of doing more of that thing is learning about it and kind of optimizing it in any way you can. And like I said, because you're learning more about something you enjoy, it helps you enjoy it more. It gives you also an edge, a spark, even more satisfaction in your free time. And there's a ripple effect to this, by the way. Happy hobbies equals more creativity and more energy and better work for you and your business. So you don't need a $10,000 life coaching program or a complete overhaul of your life to level up. Sometimes it's just small, smart purchases that stack up. Things that make life easier, things that make things clearer or more enjoyable. You could pick one or two from the list that I gave today, give them a shot, see what you like. Sometimes they're $15, like the $15 timer or $20 subscription. It's worth a try to see if it adds any improvement to your life. Listen, you only get one life, right? Listen, we're only here for a short period of time, this thing called life, right? Let's make the most of it, right? Let's invest in it. Let's try to enjoy it a bit more. So treat yourself and choose one or two of the things I mentioned today to level up your life. If you found today's episode helpful and you want more practical business lessons to help you start, grow, and scale your business, the best thing you could do is subscribe to this podcast. Hit subscribe or follow on your favorite podcast app, the one that you're using right now, whether it's Apple or Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. By hitting subscribe, you get our next episode automatically, and it's the best way to support the show. It's absolutely free and it's a way for you to commit to growing your business. And now that you've subscribed, I'll check you in the next episode.

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