I am expanding my skillset

Here is how you can to

Author

Rob Blades
July 17, 2024

This is Teddy and he is even cuter in real life.

Weird but reasonable fact: Pet owners tend to have lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels than non-pet owners?

This is partly because taking care of pets, like walking dogs, encourages regular physical activity and provides companionship, which can reduce stress and improve heart health.

IT is no secret that life is and can get repetitive fast.

You wake up. You shower. You have a coffee. You go to work. You come home. You cook tea. You relax for as long as you can. and then bed.

That is the average day, and we unconciously just take it as it comes, not really ever taking in the day.

Life is beautifully simple, and we can make it way more fun than we tend to.

That is why learning a new skill, doesn’t have to be stressful, no time limit, just you and your pace.

Doesnt matter if you learn it in 6 months or 1 year.

You are doing something YOU want to do, and improving while you do it.

It Just makes life alittle more exciting, and togive you something to talk about over tea with your loved ones.

That is why I have started including a trivia fact in this email, so you can teach someone something.

When you start expanding your skillset, in something you are passionate about.

IT isn’t boring, it isn’t repetitive. IT is FUN.

And isn’t that why we are in this world?

To have fun and spread positivity every chance we get.

There is enough negativity in the world. Don’t you think?

I have recently just finished my dog walking landing page. (It looks pretty sweet if you ask me😏) This took me a couple of hours over the weekend.

And I am learning Italian with my love. That S%&T is getting well hard. (15 minutes a day)

You see how i am not spending stupendous amounts of time on these things yet, it gives you something to be excited about.

So…

In Today’s 4-3-2-1:

  • 4 prompts to get you clear on what your passions are

  • 3 ways you can create more creativity

  • 2 affirmations

  • 1 thing i am doing this week.

Podcast pick of the week: This will get you thinking

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"Do what you love, and the money will follow."

- Marsha Sinetar

4 Journal Prompts:

  1. What are your top three passions, and how could you potentially turn them into income streams?

    • Example: Cooking—starting a meal prep service.

    • Example: Photography—offering portrait sessions.

    • Example: Mindset—post your story on social media.

  2. How can you fit a new passion project into your current schedule? List three ways.

    • Example: Dedicate an hour each morning before work.

    • Example: Use weekends for focused work on your passion project. (Pro tip - Make time… You wake up at 7? now you wake up at 5am) 2 hours of quiet while you work on what you love.

    • Example: Allocate time in the evenings after dinner.

  3. Reflect on a time you successfully balanced multiple responsibilities. What strategies did you use?

    • Example: Prioritizing tasks and using a planner.

    • Example: Setting clear goals and deadlines.

    • Example: Delegating tasks where possible. (Jax if you are reading this, sis 40th birthday you smashed this one)

  4. What small steps can you take this week to move forward with your passion project?

    • Example: Researching the market for your service.

    • Example: Setting up a social media page to promote your business.

    • Example: Networking with others in your field of interest.

3 Questions to Unleash Creativity:

  1. How can you incorporate more creativity into your daily routine?

    • Example: Start a daily journal to jot down ideas and inspirations.

    • Example: Take a different route on your daily walk to inspire new thoughts.

    • Example: Set aside 15 minutes each day to brainstorm or doodle.

  2. What new hobby or skill have you always wanted to learn, and how can you start integrating it into your life?

    • Example: Learning a musical instrument by taking online lessons.

    • Example: Exploring painting or drawing through local classes.

    • Example: Trying out creative writing with daily prompts.

  3. How can you transform a mundane task into a creative activity?

    • Example: Cooking meals by experimenting with new recipes and flavours.

    • Example: Organising your workspace with a personal and artistic touch.

    • Example: Making household chores enjoyable by listening to music or podcasts.

2 Affirmations:

  • "I am capable of turning my passions into successful income streams."

  • "Every small step I take towards my goals brings me closer to achieving them."

1 Mind-Blowing Fact:

He is watching….

What came first the shark or the tree..? ( I was wrong)


Sharks have been around longer than trees. Sharks have existed for about 400 million years, while the first trees appeared around 350 million years ago.

Stay confident, Stay positive, Stay you.

Robbo ‘The PVC Chief’ Blades

Quotes to Ponder

"The only way to do great work is to love what you do." – Steve Jobs

"Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful." – Albert Schweitzer