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Patriots week... in case you didn't know
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This last week Panama had many holidays. It the Patriots Week or Fiestas de la Patria… let me have some flexibility with the translation. Everything is closed. Everyone is “taken a rest”. ​ But as I often say… growth (in money and personal growth) comes in your free time. ​ While others go to the beach. I optimize my marketing campaigns and answer quickly during the moments that people spend more time on their phones. No judgement here. It’s what it is. We have a few houses to sell there, and this is the perfect moment. ​ So, you can watch Netflix or you could give vitamins to your brain. Time is the same. The results are not. ​ I let you some time for this to sink on you. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ And now, if you have that clear. I give you some alternatives to Netflix… ​The top 15 Lessons of a successful project​ ​The top 15 lessons of a nightmare project​ ​Don't be embarrassed. ​ ​ PD 1: If you liked this email, don't keep it in secret and forward it to a friend. They will thank you enormously one day. PD 2: If somebody has sent you this email and you want to receive emails like this yourself, visit vicentevalencia.com PD 3: If you want unsubscribe, click the link below. ​ ​ |
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