Michelangelo Didn't Listen to Them, and It Changed Everything

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Michelangelo didn’t paint the damn floor, and neither should you.

Aim higher, no matter what “they” say.

“They” can be right sometimes, sure. It depends on who “they” are.

But most of the time, “they” don’t f&cking know you and what you’re capable of achieving.

Take a chance; take massive shots; and keep those paintbrushes in the air. You’ll show “them.”

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Publish 35 Medium Articles | 30 Articles Left

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Completely Update My LinkedIn Profile | COMPLETE ✅

Completely Updated My Twitter Profile | COMPLETE ✅

Completely Update My Instagram Profile | Almost Finished

Completely Update My YouTube Profile | Almost Finished

Completely Update My Medium Profile | COMPLETE ✅

Completely Update My Website | Almost Finished

Completely Update My Newsletter | Almost Finished

Completely Update My Patreon | Almost Finished

Update 10 Patreon Book Notes | 10 Book Notes Left

Network with 140 Authors | 115 Authors Left

Note: “Week Two” Runs From August 11th-17th

Woke Up: 1:00PM

Sleep Quality: 30%

Pages Read: 77

Workout: Rest Day

Work Completed:

Posted 1x on Instagram

Posted 4x on Twitter

Posted 3x on Threads

Posted 3x on Facebook

Posted 3x on LinkedIn

Posted 1x to YouTube Community Tab

Published 1 Medium Article

Worked on Updating My Various Platforms

Worked on Next Book Breakdown

Worked on Next YouTube Video

Worked on Author Promo Campaigns

Made Introductions to 5 New Authors

Organized My Medium Content Files

Managed Paid Competitive Advantage Community

Completely Organized My Workflow for Tomorrow

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I almost had my next YouTube video done tonight, but I’m making the “sensible” choice instead right now to pack it in for the night and get a full night’s rest instead of pushing through until 6am and getting up at 2pm, already behind!

I’d say I’m learning, wouldn’t you?

The old me would have stayed up until all hours and ruined his sleep and energy for the tomorrow. Not the new-and-improved me! Haha. This “me” is going to get a solid night’s sleep and then bang it out tomorrow, along with everything else I’ve got cooking up!

But hey, it’s 4:28AM here right now and I’m going to bed!

All the best,

Matt Karamazov

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