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In This Issue.

• Wise Words

• Your Mission

• Buy Now, Pay Later

• Get This

• Read. Listen. Watch.

Wise Words.

“If you train yourself in the most difficult environment, then the easy stuff becomes even easier and the hard stuff is also easier.”

Aaron Rodgers

Your Mission.

Buy Now, Pay Later.

Remember layaway?

You chose a product, the store holds onto it and would “lay it away” while you paid it off bit by bit.

Only after you fully paid it off could you take it home.

Layaway wasn't just about budgeting.

It was a lesson in working towards and finally achieving a goal.

Today, "buy now, pay later" programs and credit cards let you skip the wait.

It gives you instant access to what you want, even if you can't afford it.

While convenient, this shift has made the concept of saving and waiting for something feel outdated.

The downside?

Spiraling debt and, more broadly, a loss of understanding about the value of working towards something.

What we’re talking about is delayed gratification.

Layaway wasn't just a payment plan.

The wait made finally getting the item sweeter, a reward that was appreciated because of the effort it took.

In contrast, instant gratification can make things feel less special and disposable…

But the principle of delayed gratification extends beyond purchases.

It's about life's bigger picture.

Understanding that the best rewards often come to those who are willing to earn it, even if a wait is involved.

Encouraging a mindset of delayed gratification isn't about missing out.

It's about grounding your experiences in real effort and purpose.

In today's world, where everything is just a click away, choosing to wait, to save, and to earn something over time is an powerful choice.

It's a commitment to appreciating the journey as much as the destination.

Get This.

Did someone say a portable espresso machine? Yes please! The beauty of this bad boy is that no batteries or electricity are needed. All you need is hot water so it’s perfect or at home, camping, or hell, on a plane. Be the dude that makes espresso on a plane because why not.

Read. Listen. Watch.

Why Americans stopped hanging out. What happens when you open an airplane door mid-flight (we don’t recommend doing this)? Build size, strength and stamina in just 20 minutes. Scientists found a black hole so large … how large is it? How to make the easy stuff easier and the hard stuff also easier (phenomenal listen). This is holding you back. How to ruin your coffee.

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Forward to a man who will appreciate it.

Antonio Neves, Man Morning Newsletter