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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

3 days

Me right now — mad scientist code mode. Updates soon from @emmabrooksdsgn and me.

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

10 months

In ONE WORD, what kills focus?

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

5 months

Don't kill your productivity by endlessly studying productivity.

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

2 years

I used to have a severe addiction: Learning. I craved the cheap dopamine hits of discovering new methods, shortcuts and systems. But the more I learned — the more I felt like an imposter. So I created a framework to balance learning -vs- doing: 👇

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

8 months

Focus is what separates dreamers from visionaries. Success isn’t about the volume of hours — it’s about the value of those hours. Get discounted, early access to V1 of Focus Modes. Keeping the price low in exchange for feedback so I can make V2 soar.

Focus Modes - High-impact Focus Skills Used by Top Founders

Neuroscience methods to enhance effectiveness, overcome distractions and perform like a business athlete. Manage your cognitive capacity, align tasks with your mental state and integrate effective...

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

2 years

@heyeaslo Cinema tickets for first date with the girl who would become my wife

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

9 months

I haven’t missed a day on 𝕏 for 188 days. You don’t have to write viral posts. But there's always a way to build momentum.

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

2 years

I've chased productivity for years. I've done all sorts of things to try to get better: - Took courses - Listened to Tim Ferris & others - Read Deep Work, Atomic Habits, Make Time All of these things helped me a ton. But there's one framework I wish I had from the start. 🧵👇

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

2 years

“If only I had more time” 🛑 STOP saving every thread 🛑 STOP trying every new app 🛑 STOP joining every newsletter 🛑 STOP reading every productivity book 🛑 STOP retweeting every Notion guide (how many have you used?) STOP giving away time. START being intentional with time.

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

1 year

Focus Drivers: Work the way your mind does. 🧵 Divide tasks into 4 mental modes: • Park (rest & recharge) • Off-Road (gain knowledge) • Sports (apply knowledge) • Eco (low-effort) The result? Less stress, more clarity, and greater capacity for what truly matters.

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

10 months

Not enough energy? Rest. Too much energy? Run.

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

2 years

I stopped feeling unproductive 3 years ago. My secret? Not planning with absolutes. I can’t: • always have energy • always avoid interruptions • always estimate time accurately Be flexible by learning to accept uncertainty.

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

10 months

Business can be a lonely place. Building alone breeds doubt & imposter syndrome. Don’t only chase customers. Find friends who will become collaborators and champions.

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

2 years

A Smile File is an excellent tool for solopreneurs and creators. It can help to boost creativity, productivity, and overall well-being. - Smiles are Reminders - Smiles are Motivators - Smiles are Happy Chemicals

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

10 months

Liking your own posts on X. Base or cringe?

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

1 year

One request to @elonmusk for Spaces. A snooze emoji when people speak too long.😴💤

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

11 months

Does a one-person business encourage personal growth or isolation? I'm hoping for growth, but feeling the isolation today.

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

2 years

If you are: 🏋️ Constantly under pressure 👨‍🚒 Always fighting fires 🤥 Feeling like a fraud 😱 Always anxious Don’t expect a productivity app to fix your problems. You need a mindset shift first.

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

1 year

My wife and I taught our daughter to ride her bike today. Milestone moment

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

10 months

The Procrastination Paradox is a conflict between two parts of our minds.

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

11 months

I was anti Twitter/X before I started. I thought it was all trolls and politics. But I was so wrong. I've met amazing people here. And Spaces has deepened those connections into friendships. How do you feel about X?

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

2 months

After 17 months of daily writing on 𝕏, I hit a wall: 🚩 Red flags that crept up silently: • Quality of writing has dropped • Pattern of stupid simple mistakes • Engagement up, but satisfaction down This isn't a writing problem. It's an energy problem. I'm stepping away for

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

9 months

Every monologue on 𝕏 Spaces starts with “I’m just going to be quick”

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

2 years

People undervalue their time and overvalue their money.

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

11 months

I had an amazing chat with the brilliant @emmatcheung this week. Sharp, funny and inspiring. Keep your eyes on her — she's making waves.

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

2 years

Focus 101: ⛔️ "I will turn off interruptions all day“ ✅ "I will set aside a specific time for interruptions today — so I can do deep focus work without feeling guilty.” Be realistic, NOT idealistic.

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

1 year

Success in life is predicted not by how busy or how many tasks we can juggle but by our ability to focus on what truly matters.

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

2 months

Your "personal brand" isn't a reality show. You're not Kim Kardashian. Your brand isn't a popularity contest. It's a value proposition with a face. Personality opens doors. Expertise closes deals. Stop trying to be an influencer. Be influential.

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

10 months

I don’t care how many hours you work. But if you’ve no energy left for friends, family and yourself — you're doing it wrong.

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

2 years

If Atomic Habits and Deep Work had a love child. It would be Focus Drivers

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

2 years

A course, book or expert will not change your life. Yes, seek out and learn from brilliant minds like @thejustinwelsh and @AlexHormozi But don't fall into the trap of endless learning & dreaming without action. Change happens when you put knowledge into practice.

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

4 months

Friends of mine have lost $$$$$ from scammers. But these scammers are a new breed. I call them Scamfluencers. You may be friends with them. Which makes them way more dangerous & harder to spot. Here's 7 red flags to spot a Scamfluencer: (no. 4 will make your blood boil)

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

6 months

Course creation time

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

5 months

You can have all the time in the world, but if you don't have the energy to make use of it, it's worthless.

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

10 months

Put your grown-up pants on. Wins don't come gift-wrapped. You're not a kid playing hide and seek, waiting for success to find you. Don't expect your idea to magically attract people. Quit sitting around and start chasing your own success.

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

3 months

The ultimate morning routine: • Rise at 4:04AM • Swim under an iceberg • Yodel for 2 hours 17 minutes • Journal using tears of gratitude • Make a vision board from gurus foreheads It's now 11AM, and you've achieved nothing Just start working, you procrastinating potato 🥔

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

3 months

Imposter Syndrome is a sign of growth. You don't doubt yourself when you're not challenging yourself.

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

1 year

Stop tweaking your bio. Do more Spaces. Then listen back to how you explain what you do. When do people say “oh that’s interesting”. That’s your bio.

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

2 years

Embrace the idea that you may need to change your approach. Be flexible, self-aware and open to feedback.

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

1 year

The secret to being productive isn't sexy new hacks or efficiency tweaks. It's about spending the majority of your energy on important, high-impact work that produces real results. Everything else is noise.

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

7 months

Want more focus? Take more breaks.

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

6 months

No productivity tool can fix a mind too tired to produce quality work.

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

9 months

(F)oster growth (O)rganise thoughts (C)reate harmony (U)plift others (S)hare joy Happy New Year all 🎉❤️🥂

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

2 years

Don’t chase quick wins & instant gratification. Commit to consistency over time. You don’t get a six-pack by exercising for 8 hours straight. You won’t achieve your goals with 1 big effort. Don't expect a win from every action Consistent action that compounds with each step.

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

2 years

Most people think they need to plan 8 hours of work each day. The reality is we all underestimate the time anything takes. We also overestimate our capability. Cognitive capability is limited. • Plan 4-6 hours • Add breaks as tasks • Leave room for the random

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

1 year

Multitasking is a hoax, says neuroscience: • The brain doesn't do tasks simultaneously. • Attention hops back and forth between areas. • Constant task-switching leads to 'attention residue' & lost productivity. Focus on one task at a time for maximum efficiency.

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

2 months

Having no audience when you start is an asset. You get to make mistakes while nobody sees them.

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

11 months

Everyone claims "X is the ultimate platform." But all I want is to raise my hand ✋ in Spaces on desktop. Am I dreaming too big?

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

9 months

What’s the worst 𝕏 Space behaviours that make you red with anger?

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

10 months

My 𝕏-mas Spaces wishlist 1. Request mic on desktop 2. AI 'Catch me up' when you join late 3. Better Spaces discovery and search 4. Down vote people speaking for too long 5. Make co-host the host if host connection fails What Spaces feature do you want in your 𝕏-mas stocking?

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

2 years

You will improve your focus if you stop trying to do everything.

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

2 months

You don't need a degree to be successful. Bill Gates. Steve Jobs. Walt Disney. All dropouts. They didn't wait for permission to change the world. Degrees open doors. But so does a sledgehammer. Break walls. Break rules. Break through.

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

9 months

Got an early 𝕏mas present yesterday.

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

2 months

Can't focus? Distracted all the time? No willpower left? Use science to supercharge your mind.

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

11 months

Last week, one of my clients got their 1st sale. It felt like I made my 1st dollar online all over again. ⚡️🎉🍾 When your friends turn into customers, it's a whole new level of investment in their success. And when they win, we all celebrate together.

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

11 months

Someone needs to hear this right now: Even if you’re new to X — you’re not new to life.

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

1 year

If X did not exist tomorrow — would your business still exist?

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

1 year

What impressions are you chasing? • Algo impressions: Likes, followers, reposts, ad revenue. • Human impressions: customers, collaborators & cheerleaders. Anyone can out work you on the algo. Nobody can compete with your personality. Focus on the games you can win.

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

1 year

Mindset shift: Swap "I have to" with "I get to"

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

2 months

I was the kid who "couldn't focus" in school. Grew up in a disadvantaged area. Kicked out of school 6 months before graduation. Teachers had very low expectations for my future. 10 years later, I walked back into that same school. But this time I entered as a business owner. To

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

1 year

9 months ago: Shared ideas on Twitter. 8 months ago: Sent my first newsletter. Today: Collaborations, partnerships, friendships and people asking me to be their focus coach. Tomorrow: 33rd newsletter going out. Soon: Release my first digital product. Play the long games.

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

1 year

"Always do more." Wise words until they burn you out. A better approach? Exceed expectations strategically. Instead of grinding more hours, focus on efforts that multiply your impact sustainably.

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

9 months

You don't need more time You need more energy

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

1 year

Focus fades fast

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

10 months

I moved the X app off my phone's home screen. Now, it takes 3 swipes to open it. Each swipe reminds me: I'm choosing this, not just falling into a habit. Don't let your default become your doom.

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

6 months

Your results match the focus you give.

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

9 months

I bookmark 𝕏 content in 3 ways: 🪣 Consume Stuff I want to learn 🪣 Create Stuff I want to be inspired by 🪣 Champion Stuff I want to add value to or share Do you use bookmarks or lists?

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

11 months

My grandfather had 1000s of books in his house when he died. • I have no idea what he's done with all that knowledge. • I have no idea of his opinions on those books. That's a huge reason why I publicly

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

9 months

Discipline becomes easy when you believe in your purpose Become a devoted disciple of faith in yourself

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

2 years

Don't get blinded by perfectionism #pencilpirates30

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

2 years

A strong visual identity builds trust & recognition. Consistent visuals enhance your content & personal brand. So I created the Twitter Personal Brand Kit. Enhance your profile, highlight quotes, promote products & boost your newsletter. 1. RT 2. Reply "brand" I'll DM you

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

11 months

Don’t go all in on your dreams…. …until you verify there’s a demand.

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

2 years

If you want to be more productive, remember: ✅ Focus on systems, not goals ✅ Embrace consistency, not motivation ✅ Make habits, not to-do lists Consistency, NOT bursts of excitement

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

2 years

Creators tend to have a knowledge imbalance towards learning. They invest too much time and energy in acquiring information. But they fail to apply what they already know.

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

5 months

Imposter syndrome reframe: Stop comparing your behind-the-scenes to others' highlight reels. You see polished snapshots of success from others. But you're forgetting the struggles that are hidden from your view. Don't compare your backstage to their front row.

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

9 months

Scrolling through my following list is a downer Talented people who vanished from 𝕏 in recent months If only…..

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

2 years

A knowledge imbalance can lead to: • Uncertainty • Procrastination • Choice paralysis • Cognitive overload • Imposter Syndrome

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

7 months

“Be yourself; Everyone else is already taken” Oscar Wilde 🇮🇪

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

10 months

If you ran non-stop for 18 hours you would probably collapse. But our brains lack such safety mechanisms. You can think endlessly. Those bursts of doubt, stress & anger are warning signs. Your brain is screaming "Please, give me a break!". Give your brain some recovery time.

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

1 year

No amount of productivity tools can compensate for a mind too tired to produce quality work.

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

10 months

Don't always chase excitement. Your boring and obvious could be someone else's new and exciting. Embrace & share what you already know!

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

2 years

Consistent Quantity. Outshines Infrequent Quality.

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

8 months

I have max 4 hours deep work per day before mental fatigue kicks in I don’t try to create perfect plans and time blocking every second of my day My goal is to be highly effective in those 4 hours The rest of the day supports that goal Forget balance. Find integration

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

2 years

You can’t be productive all the time. Protect your downtime.

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

4 months

Storytelling activates neural coupling. It aligns the listener's brain with the storyteller's. Storytelling syncs brains, making ideas stick.

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

8 months

The most focused and successful people have some key traits: 1. Purposeful curiosity 2. Embrace uncertainty 3. Passion-driven mission What else?

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

1 year

Find your voice before you outsource creative processes to other people or AI

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

10 months

Me 8 months ago: - Learning copywriting - Sending newsletters - Sharing about focus - Building systems - Making friends Me now: - Still doing all the above + 1:1 focus coaching + Course waitlist full Reminder: It's not always a dramatic change Keep going & magic will happen

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

2 years

Reshape your long-term goals into the person you’ll become. Then try to be that person now. People like me (identity) do things like this (action) to achieve that (outcome).

Yellow Visuals | App to Visualize Your Content

@YellowVisuals

2 years

3 types of goals @jjude

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

10 months

Your energy, not your time, is your true driver.

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

2 years

People think building a second brain is: ❌ Choosing an app ❌ Capturing content ❌ Organising tags & backlinks What it actually is: ✅ Creating a process ✅ Distilling your thoughts ✅ Guiding input by output ✅ Reducing efforts for your future self That’s literally it.

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

5 months

Know your anxiety triggers Anxiety stems from fight or flight responses to perceived threats. But not all threats are the same: Fear of uncertainty (something new) vs gut instincts (a warning from your past) Face the fear, follow your gut.

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

11 months

Forget the perfect offer. When you have empathy and strong connections, people will pitch you.

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

1 year

Prioritise YOU not just your TO-DO: • Morning routines • Mindful practices • Physical exercise A healthy body & mind fuel creativity & productivity.

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

10 months

“I’m back�� is the 𝕏 death rattle. 2 weeks late you’ll be gone. Don't let your return be a big deal. The added pressure won't help. Just pick up where you left off before your break.

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

11 months

Being your own boss seems so freeing. Until you realise you're the only one holding yourself accountable. As a founder, every decision is yours alone to make. • No days off, ever. • No sick leave or mental health days. • All expenses come out of your pocket. • No one to

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Dave Meier

@DaveMeier

2 years

I recently signed up for Ship 30 for 30, a cohort-based course by @dickiebush and @Nicolascole77 Here's why: 1. Reach with Resonance 2. Guide input by output 3. Improve copywriting skills 4. Replace doubt with community 5. Learning from people I gravitate towards Let's set sail