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Hunter Gatherer
1% of routines work, the rest fail. How to choose ?
Another Day
Ever felt overwhelmed and attacked by endless tasks and distractions?
Imagine living in a time when survival depended on your ability to hunt and gather.

This might sound familiar,
Early on my entrepreneurial journey. I spent countless hours planning and organizing, thinking it would lead to success.
Six years later 3 failed businesses and 20k in debt.
I was ready to throw in the towel.
Naaa... Attack The Day!
Researching what other entrepreneurs were doing. Analyzing what worked for them and trying to apply it to my life. I researched Alex Hormozi, and Dan Koe, to get their secret.
To thrive in both personal and professional life.
You have to understand who the freak you are.
Trying to do what other people say, will never work.
Without perspective and perception.
After days and weeks of consuming information.
I felt confident in my ability to get snit done!
1 % of entrepreneurs make it after 5 years.
The other 99% get stuck cause they don't have a plan.
At the end of the letter I got the solution and how I turned it all around.
In today's fast-paced world, adopting a hunter-gatherer mindset can be the key.
It wasn't until I adopted a hunter-gatherer mindset. -Focusing on direct, impactful actions—that I began to see real progress in my life and business.
Planning Won't Save You
In our modern world, we often get lost in endless planning and routine tasks.
Much like I did early in my entrepreneurial journey. Despite spending countless hours planning, and organizing. Trying to replicate the success of others. You find yourself with three failed businesses and $20,000 in debt. This story isn’t unique.
Fathers, entrepreneurs, barbers, realtors, or husbands, face similar struggles.
As a leader, you constantly battle the enemy.
= Time management.
It's easy to get distracted by shiny objects. Fall into the trap of not prioritizing or lacking the discipline to stay on track. Life throws unexpected situations at us. Tire kickers or time wasters can derail your progress.
Are you aware of the ever-danger?
Identify Common Problems:
Distractions and Shiny Objects: It's tempting to chase after every new idea or opportunity, but this often leads to scattered efforts and diminished results.
Lack of Prioritization: Without clear priorities, it's challenging to focus on what matters, leading to wasted time and energy.
Lack of Discipline: Consistent discipline is crucial for maintaining progress, yet it's something many of us struggle with.
Unexpected Life Situations: Unplanned events can disrupt even the best-laid plans, making it difficult to stay on course.
Tire Kickers and Time Wasters: Engaging with people or activities that don't add value drains your time and resources, preventing you from achieving your goals.
These challenges can leave you feeling stuck, frustrated, and unproductive.
It's common to end the day feeling like you've accomplished little despite being busy all day. The key to defeating these obstacles?
Adopting a different mindset—one that focuses on direct, impactful actions. This is where the hunter-gatherer mindset comes in.
Direct Actions, Real Results
Taking advice from gurus is cool but you have to take it with a grain of salt.
Remember "salt and sugar look exactly the same" Linval Williams until you taste them.

Sometimes you have to step into it for you to see that it's not for you.
To thrive in both personal and professional life, you must understand who you are. Trying to follow someone else’s blueprint will never work. It wasn’t until I adopted a hunter-gatherer mindset.
—Focusing on direct, impactful actions. —That I began to see real progress.
By honing in on the tasks that matter, You start to turn life and business around.
Proof:
Direct Action: Like hunter-gatherers, focus on actions that impact your goals.
Survival Instinct: Harnessing a survival mindset sharpens your focus and determination.
Balanced Routines: Combine planning with decisive action to keep the momentum going.
Hunt Your Goals with Precision: Adapt, Thrive, Repeat
Challenging Goals:
Identify Your Prey:
Determine the most important tasks that will drive your success.
Action: Make a list of high-impact activities that align with your goals. Whether they are related to your career, family, or personal growth. Focus on tasks that will yield significant results.
Hunt with Precision:
Choose focused time blocks to tackle these tasks without distraction.
Action: Dedicate specific periods of your day to work on these critical tasks. Use techniques like time blocking to ensure you work on high-priority items without interruptions. Turn off notifications, close unnecessary tabs, and create a distraction-free environment.
Gather Resources:
Use downtime to plan and prepare for your 'hunts.'
Action: Use breaks and less demanding times of your day to organize and plan. This includes setting goals for the next day. Preparing materials, and ensuring you have everything you need to be productive. Efficient planning can save you time and increase effectiveness.
Adapt and Thrive:
Review and adjust your strategies based on results.
Action: At the end of each week, evaluate what worked and what didn’t. Adjust your strategies and routines. Use a blueprint or proven methods as a guide. Be flexible and tailor your approach to fit your unique needs and circumstances.
Action:
To thrive, it's essential to treat your goals like a hunter treats their prey. Identify what you need to succeed. Focus your efforts, gather the necessary resources, and adapt based on your results. This method ensures that every action you take is purposeful and moves you closer to your goals.
Key Points
Do What Works: Use strategies that work. Don't be afraid to adapt successful methods to suit your own needs.
Use a Blueprint: Leverage existing frameworks and blueprints as a foundation. (Don't have one build one here). But personalize them to maximize their effectiveness for your specific situation.
Attack Tomorrow, Starting Today
Key Points Recap:
Embrace the hunter-gatherer mindset: direct action leads to success.
Identify and focus on tasks that drive your goals.
Balance planning with decisive action to maintain momentum.
Regularly test and adjust your strategies.

Blueprint Your Success Now
Ready to adopt a hunter-gatherer mindset and transform your life and business?
Start by identifying your key tasks, focusing your efforts, and taking decisive action.
Let's make every day a step towards greatness.
Attack every day!
Drew
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