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Daily Dose - Your Status Quo Is Killing Your Profits (And You Don't Even Know It)

Today's dose challenges your perspective on investment: "If you think investing in yourself is expensive, you may not be accounting for how much your status quo is currently costing you." We often hesitate to invest in our personal and professional development, fearing the financial burden. But what about the hidden costs of not investing? Consider: Missed opportunities: What potential income, relationships, or experiences are you sacrificing by staying stagnant? Stunted growth: How much is your lack of new skills or knowledge costing you in terms of career advancement or personal fulfillment? Lost time: How much valuable time are you wasting by staying in a rut, rather than pursuing your goals? The status quo can be deceptively expensive. Investing in yourself is not an expense; it's an investment in your future. To your Momentum & Mastery, Spencer Photo by SOULSANA on Unsplash About Spencer Combs: Spencer Combs is a business leader and author of Momentu...

Daily Dose - Accountability: Reclaim Your Power Source

 "Accountability is something you do FOR yourself, not TO yourself. It's the key to taking back your power." We often perceive accountability as a restrictive force, a set of rules imposed upon us. But in reality, it's the very tool that unlocks our potential. When you hold yourself accountable, you: Reclaim control: You stop being a victim of circumstance and become the architect of your destiny. Build self-trust: Consistently honoring your commitments strengthens your belief in your own capabilities. Accelerate progress: Clear goals and consistent action propel you towards your desired outcomes. Accountability isn't about punishment; it's about empowerment. It's about taking ownership and stepping into your full potential. To your Momentum & Mastery, Spencer Photo Courtesy by TK on Unsplash About Spencer Combs: Spencer Combs is a business leader and author of Momentum and Mastery: The Business Leader's Guide to Fastrack Unshakeable Profit...

The Line Forms Here. (And Yes, There's a Gift.)

You know the feeling. The one where you're building, pushing, striving, and something… wavers. Not your idea, not your effort, but you . The foundation. The core. That's the gap. That's the crack where doubt seeps in and growth stalls. We built Unshakeable Secrets to fix that. Not with fluff. Not with motivational posters. But with the kind of steel-spine mindset that shifts everything. And now, we're opening the waiting list for the Unshakeable Business program. Why a waiting list? Because this isn't for everyone. It's for the ones who are tired of playing small. The ones who know they have more to give. The ones who are ready to build something that lasts. It's not about hacks. It's not about overnight riches. It's about the kind of foundational shift that lets you build a business that reflects your unshakable core. And yes, there's a gift. Because we believe in rewarding action. We believe in acknowledging those who step up first. When you jo...

Are You a Five-Star Business? (Or Are You Just... Fine?)

I've been thinking a lot lately about what it means to be truly remarkable . Not just good. Not just okay. Remarkable. The kind of business that gets talked about. The kind that builds a loyal following. The kind that thrives. Most businesses? They're playing the game of fine . Fine products. Fine service. Fine results. They're in a race to the bottom, competing on price, scrambling for attention. They're… forgettable. And in today's world, forgettable is fatal. You don't want to be forgettable. You want to be a five-star business. A business that stands out. A business that delivers an experience so good, so compelling, that people can't help but tell their friends. So, the question is: Are you? Me and the team has built something I think you need to see: The Unshakeable 5-Star Business Assessment. It's not some fluffy quiz. It's a tool, a lens, a way to see your business with fresh eyes. It digs into the five key areas that separate the m...

Fueling the Fire Within - Daily Dose

Today's dose is a shout-out to those of you with a burning fire inside. You know who you are. You feel it in your gut, that undeniable sense that you're on the verge of something big, a powerful breakthrough. Keep that fire burning. Don't let anyone dim your light or tell you your dreams are too big. The path to success isn't always easy, but the passion within you will fuel your journey. Trust your instincts, keep learning, keep growing, and keep pushing forward. Your breakthrough is coming. I can feel it. To your Momentum & Mastery, Spencer About Spencer Combs: Spencer Combs is a business leader and author of Momentum and Mastery: The Business Leader's Guide to Fastrack Unshakeable Profit, Productivity, and Purpose . With a passion for helping others transform their challenges into opportunities, Spencer offers unique insights through his events, coaching programs, and daily text messages. Take the Next Step: Grab Your Copy of Momentum and Mastery: www.mo...

Daily Dose - Think Bigger, Not Smaller

Today's dose challenges your problem-solving approach: "Stop looking to make your problems smaller. Start looking to find bigger solutions." Too often, we get bogged down trying to minimize our challenges, chipping away at the edges instead of addressing the core issue. This approach can be exhausting and ultimately ineffective. Instead, shift your focus. Ask yourself: What's the root cause of this problem? What innovative solutions could I explore? How can I turn this challenge into an opportunity for growth or improvement? Thinking bigger doesn't mean ignoring the details. It means approaching problems with a broader perspective, seeking solutions that have a greater impact and create lasting change. To your Momentum & Mastery, Spencer About Spencer Combs: Spencer Combs is a business leader and author of Momentum and Mastery: The Business Leader's Guide to Fastrack Unshakeable Profit, Productivity, and Purpose . With a passion for helping others tra...

Daily Dose - Thermometer or Thermostat?

Today's dose poses a powerful question: "Does your response to your life look more like a thermometer or a thermostat?" A thermometer simply reacts to the environment, passively reflecting the temperature around it. A thermostat, on the other hand, actively controls the temperature, setting it and working to maintain it. This analogy highlights the difference between victims and champions. Victims react to their circumstances, blaming external factors for their situation. Champions take control, actively shaping their reality. They understand the principle of Affect > Effect – they choose how they will affect their world rather than being merely affected by it. Which are you? Are you simply reacting to life's ups and downs, or are you actively setting the temperature for your own success? To your Momentum & Mastery, Spencer About Spencer Combs: Spencer Combs is a business leader and author of Momentum and Mastery: The Business Leader's Guide to Fastrac...

Daily Dose - The Power of the Struggle

Today's dose is a powerful reminder: "Struggling and failure are not the same thing." So often, we equate the challenges we face with outright failure. We get discouraged when things get tough, thinking that the struggle itself means we're not good enough or that we're destined to fail. But the truth is, struggling is often a necessary part of the process. It's in those moments of challenge that we: Learn and grow: Struggles force us to adapt, innovate, and find new solutions. Build resilience: Overcoming obstacles makes us stronger and more capable. Discover our limits (and push past them): Struggle shows us where we can improve and expand. Don't fear the struggle. Embrace it as an opportunity for growth. It's a stepping stone on the path to success, not a sign of failure. To your Momentum & Mastery, Spencer About Spencer Combs: Spencer Combs is a business leader and author of Momentum and Mastery: The Business Leader's Guide to...

Daily Dose - Letting Go to Grow

Today's dose hits on a key challenge we all face: "The challenge isn’t usually the new ideas, it’s letting go of old ones that don’t serve us anymore." We often cling to familiar ways of thinking, even when they're holding us back. We stick to outdated processes, limiting beliefs, and comfortable routines, simply because they're familiar. But growth requires shedding these old skins. It means: Questioning assumptions: Are the things you believe about yourself and your world still true? Embracing change: Being open to new approaches, even if they feel uncomfortable. Letting go of control: Recognizing that sometimes, the best path forward involves releasing your grip on the past. The space you create by letting go of old ideas is the space where new possibilities can emerge. To your Momentum & Mastery, Spencer About Spencer Combs: Spencer Combs is a business leader and author of Momentum and Mastery: The Business Leader's Guide to Fastrack Unshake...

Daily Dose - The Price of Peace

Today's dose tackles a tough topic: conflict. We often avoid productive conflict to "keep the peace." But as today's message reminds us, "Avoiding productive conflict only to keep the peace will inevitably ignite a war within." Think about it. Unresolved issues fester. Resentments build. Opportunities for growth are missed. The "peace" you maintain on the surface becomes a breeding ground for internal turmoil. Productive conflict, on the other hand, allows for: Open communication: Addressing concerns directly, respectfully. Problem-solving: Finding solutions that benefit everyone. Growth and understanding: Strengthening relationships through honest dialogue. Don't confuse avoiding conflict with maintaining peace. True peace comes from navigating disagreements constructively, even when it's uncomfortable. To your Momentum & Mastery, Spencer About Spencer Combs: Spencer Combs is a business leader and author of Momentum and...

Daily Dose - Rewrite Your Past (Sort Of)

Today's dose is a reminder about the power of perspective. You can't change the past. That much is true. But you can absolutely change how you feel about it. It's not about pretending bad things didn't happen. It's about reframing your experiences, learning from them, and choosing how they impact your present and future. Think about a past setback. What lessons did you learn? How did it make you stronger? What positive changes did it inspire? By shifting your perspective, you reclaim your power. You stop letting the past dictate your present and start creating a brighter future. Changing how you feel about the past immediately changes your trajectory forward. To your Momentum & Mastery, Spencer About Spencer Combs: Spencer Combs is a business leader and author of Momentum and Mastery: The Business Leader's Guide to Fastrack Unshakeable Profit, Productivity, and Purpose . With a passion for helping others transform their challenges into opportuniti...

Daily Dose - Discovering Your Purpose

Good morning! Today's dose is a gentle nudge towards self-discovery. You definitely have a purpose. Sometimes, it's just a matter of articulating it. Have you ever tried writing it out? It's a powerful exercise. Grab a journal, a notebook, or even just a blank page on your computer. Don't overthink it, just start writing. Consider these prompts: What are you passionate about? What comes naturally to you? What impact do you want to make on the world? What problems do you enjoy solving? Let your thoughts flow freely. You might be surprised at what emerges. Clarifying your purpose, even in small ways, can bring a renewed sense of direction and motivation. To your Momentum & Mastery, Spencer  About Spencer Combs: Spencer Combs is a business leader and author of Momentum and Mastery: The Business Leader's Guide to Fastrack Unshakeable Profit, Productivity, and Purpose . With a passion for helping others transform their challenges into opportunities, Spen...

Daily Dose: The Emotion of Your Relationships

 The quality of any relationship isn’t measured by time—it’s measured by the emotions experienced. Think about it. A relationship filled with trust, joy, and respect feels completely different from one built on stress, resentment, or obligation. It’s not just about who’s in your life—it’s about how those relationships make you feel. So here’s the real question: What emotions are you creating in your relationships? Are you bringing energy, gratitude, and connection? Or are you stuck in cycles of frustration and indifference? Great relationships don’t happen by accident. They’re built, moment by moment, through the emotions we choose to invest in them. Today, be intentional about the energy you bring. Your relationships will reflect it back to you. To your Momentum & Mastery, Spencer About Spencer Combs: Spencer Combs is a business leader and author of Momentum and Mastery: The Business Leader's Guide to Fastrack Unshakeable Profit, Productivity, and Purpose . With a passion for...

Daily Dose: Don’t Suffocate Your Future

 The fastest way to suffocate your future is by dwelling on how things used to be. Nostalgia can be comforting, but it can also be a trap. If you’re too focused on the past—what worked, what didn’t, what should have happened—you’re robbing yourself of the energy needed to create what’s next. The only place you can create change is in the present. Where’s your focus today? Is it fueling progress or keeping you stuck? Shift your eyes forward. Your next breakthrough isn’t behind you—it’s in what you do today. To your Momentum & Mastery, Spencer About Spencer Combs: Spencer Combs is a business leader and author of Momentum and Mastery: The Business Leader's Guide to Fastrack Unshakeable Profit, Productivity, and Purpose . With a passion for helping others transform their challenges into opportunities, Spencer offers unique insights through his events, coaching programs, and daily text messages. Take the Next Step: Grab Your Copy of Momentum and Mastery: www.momentumandmastery.com...

Daily Dose: Your Standards Speak Louder Than Words

 Your results don’t lie. They reveal more about your standards than your rhetoric. You can talk about your goals, your ambition, and what you intend to do—but at the end of the day, your life reflects what you truly tolerate and expect from yourself. High standards produce high results. Low standards, no matter how great the excuses, always lead to mediocre outcomes. So today, ask yourself: Are my results aligned with the standards I claim to have? If not, it’s time to level up—not just your words, but your actions. Raise your standards, and the results will follow. To your Momentum & Mastery, Spencer About Spencer Combs: Spencer Combs is a business leader and author of Momentum and Mastery: The Business Leader's Guide to Fastrack Unshakeable Profit, Productivity, and Purpose . With a passion for helping others transform their challenges into opportunities, Spencer offers unique insights through his events, coaching programs, and daily text messages. Take the Next Step: Grab ...

Daily Dose: Follow the Feedback

 Failures don’t build success—the lessons from those failures do. Too many people believe that simply failing over and over will eventually lead to success. But failure alone isn’t the teacher—your ability to extract wisdom from it is. Every setback carries feedback. If you’re paying attention, it will show you what needs to change, improve, or be done differently. The key is to listen, adjust, and apply the lessons. Today, ask yourself: What feedback is your last failure giving you? Follow it, refine your approach, and use it to fuel your next win. Keep moving forward,  Spencer About Spencer Combs: Spencer Combs is a business leader and author of Momentum and Mastery: The Business Leader's Guide to Fastrack Unshakeable Profit, Productivity, and Purpose . With a passion for helping others transform their challenges into opportunities, Spencer offers unique insights through his events, coaching programs, and daily text messages. Take the Next Step: Grab Your Copy of Momentum ...

Daily Dose: Fight for the Process

Success isn’t about avoiding the fight—it’s about choosing the right fight. Losers fight the process. They resist the hard work, make excuses, and look for shortcuts. But champions? They fight for the process. They embrace the grind, trust the system, and push forward no matter what. The process is where growth happens. It’s where skill is sharpened, resilience is built, and mastery is forged. Today, ask yourself: Are you fighting against the process or fighting for it? Lean in, do the work, and let the process shape you into the champion you’re meant to be. To your Momentum & Mastery, Spencer About Spencer Combs: Spencer Combs is a business leader and author of Momentum and Mastery: The Business Leader's Guide to Fastrack Unshakeable Profit, Productivity, and Purpose . With a passion for helping others transform their challenges into opportunities, Spencer offers unique insights through his events, coaching programs, and daily text messages. Take the Next Step: Grab Your Co...