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Growth Instigators Hotline

Welcome to the Growth Instigators Hotline, where we ignite your personal and professional development. For more resources, visit growthinstigators.com. Keep instigating growth in all you do.

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#498 The road to message #500

Growth Instigators Hotline ·

2026/02/04

A plain white business card. Four words. One number. That’s all it took to spark a question that wouldn’t let go: if you had to define your work and direction in just two words, what would they be? We retrace the unexpected airport moment that led to a months-long search for clarity and the eventual choice that shaped our identity going forward: Growth Instigator. You’ll hear how tight constraints can unlock honest thinking, why two words beat a rambling elevator pitch, and how to use feedba...

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#497 Road to 500: Pack it up pack it in

Growth Instigators Hotline ·

2026/02/03

Creative breakthroughs rarely start with a blank slate; they start with a remix. We kick off a week of milestones by revisiting message 100 and pulling forward a mantra that still hits hard: there are no mistakes, only room for embellishment. Through a story about an artist friend whose work inspires fearless iteration, we explore how reframing errors as raw material unlocks playful momentum, stronger ideas and faster learning. From there, we zoom out to the craft of idea-finding. Topics don...

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#496 Road to message 500: Start somewhere!

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2026/02/02

Some moments don’t look like turning points until you look back. We rewind to the very first Growth Instigators Hotline message and discover how a wobbly, unpolished start became a sustained practice, a personal mission, and a daily spark for people who want to build something that matters. No hype, no secret formula—just the choice to begin and the courage to keep showing up. We walk through the original seed: start somewhere. That’s the heartbeat behind our Road of 500 series and the reaso...

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#495 Coffee: Tip toe towards that monster!

Growth Instigators Hotline ·

2026/01/30

When the goal looks like a monster, the smartest move isn’t a dramatic charge—it’s a single, steady step. We use coffee as a lens for growth: you don’t chug a hot cup; you sip it. That same rhythm can turn fear into momentum, especially when the stakes feel high and the path looks long. We explore the healthy tension between planning and action, showing how to sequence both so they work together. First, choose a direction with enough research to feel grounded. Then, shut the spreadsheet and ...

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#494 Coffee: Wake up!

Growth Instigators Hotline ·

2026/01/29

What if your morning coffee isn’t just a jolt, but a signal to pay attention to what actually matters? We take a simple cup and turn it into a lens for leadership, exploring why some tasks keep tugging at us until we finally make space for them—and how to tell the difference between true urgency and comfortable delay. The conversation starts with a gut-level question: what really wakes you up in life and leadership? From there, we unpack the quiet tension between “I don’t have time” and “I ha...

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#493 Coffee: Ritual Coffee

Growth Instigators Hotline ·

2026/01/28

A small cup can change a big day. We explore how a simple morning ritual—coffee for some, quiet for others—can become a powerful cue for intention, momentum, and meaningful work. Instead of letting the day drag you around, we show how to claim the opening moments and turn them into a repeatable rhythm that reduces decision fatigue and sharpens focus. I share why improvising can be energizing in the right moments but unreliable as a daily strategy, and how a brief planning ritual creates succ...

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#492 Coffee: Your first taste

Growth Instigators Hotline ·

2026/01/27

The first whiff of coffee can change a morning before the cup even touches your lips. That tiny sensory moment sets an expectation—comfort, focus, and momentum—and it’s a powerful metaphor for how our presence sets the tone before we speak. We dive into the “first taste” people get from us, how businesses use sensory cues to shape trust, and simple ways to show up centered so your message lands. We explore the restaurant litmus test—how smell forecasts the meal—and translate it to service qu...

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#491 Coffee: I was tricked!

Growth Instigators Hotline ·

2026/01/26

A single sip can change the way you see your habits. We take a plain cup of coffee and turn it into a roadmap for growth, tracing a journey from a bitter first taste to a sweet on-ramp and finally to black coffee—along the way unpacking how small, repeatable steps rewire identity, discipline, and results. It’s a story about designing change that actually sticks, not through willpower explosions, but through smart sequencing and simple moves that fit real life. We break down reverse engineeri...

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#490 Gasoline: Important guage!

Growth Instigators Hotline ·

2026/01/23

A near-empty tank can turn a great drive into a scramble for the next exit, and the same thing happens in our leadership when we run on fumes. Using gasoline as a clear, memorable metaphor, we explore how to track the energy that powers your decisions—emotional, physical, financial, and relational—so you can prevent burnout, protect momentum, and make better calls under pressure. Instead of waiting for results to slip, we show how a simple dashboard helps you spot dips early and refuel with s...

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#489 Gasoline: Gasoline or just gas?

Growth Instigators Hotline ·

2026/01/22

Ever feel the urge to share a fresh idea before it’s ready? We dig into why restraint can be a superpower for leaders and creators, using a cheeky pivot from gasoline to gas to make a serious point: some experiences are best kept private until they mature. By turning everyday objects into memorable prompts, we show how simple cues can sharpen choices, reduce noise, and strengthen your message. I unpack the hidden cost of sharing too soon—the way early applause can flatten nuance and push wor...

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#488 Gasoline: Consume.

Growth Instigators Hotline ·

2026/01/21

A gas station mistake made headlines in Colorado when diesel was pumped into unleaded tanks across dozens of stations. That story became our spark: if the wrong fuel can sideline a car in minutes, what are the slow, silent misfuels we allow into our minds, bodies, and calendars every day? We take a common object—the pump handle—and turn it into a powerful audit for conversations, content, and environments so you can run cleaner, think clearer, and execute with consistency. We break down thre...

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#487 Gasoline: Clarity. Action. Execution

Growth Instigators Hotline ·

2026/01/20

Ever feel like you’re pouring more motivation onto your goals and still not moving? We pull apart the “more fuel” myth and show why progress depends on alignment, not hype. Using a simple gasoline metaphor, we walk through how clarity, action, and execution convert potential into real momentum—and why missing any one piece leads to planning purgatory, wheel-spinning, or burnout. We start by reframing motivation as supportive, not central. Clarity defines the destination in concrete terms so ...

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#486 Gasoline: Used not saved

Growth Instigators Hotline ·

2026/01/19

What if the fuel you’re saving for “someday” is the very thing keeping you stuck today? We take a simple gas can and turn it into a tough love mirror: potential doesn’t move the car, burned energy does. Through tight storytelling and sharp prompts, we break down why storing your best ideas, courage, and attention feels safe but quietly erodes momentum—and how small, timely burns create real growth you can see. We explore three risks of idle fuel that map directly to life and leadership. Evap...

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#485 A Couch: Just sit on it

Growth Instigators Hotline ·

2026/01/16

What if your best next move is to sit still for a moment? We explore how a simple couch can reset your approach to leadership and life by turning urgency into clarity and pressure into perspective. Through practical stories and a powerful twenty‑year question, we separate signal from noise and show why slowing down often speeds up your results. We start by reframing the couch as a tool for strategy rather than escape: a space to pause, breathe, and let the story evolve before you commit reso...

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#484 A Couch: Inertia

Growth Instigators Hotline ·

2026/01/15

Ever notice how a couch can feel like quicksand? One minute you’re pausing to breathe, and the next you’ve negotiated “just one more episode” into an entire evening. We unpack that sticky pull of inertia—why getting up feels harder than it should—and share practical ways to turn comfort into forward motion without shaming rest. I open up about being wired for movement, the long task lists, and the swing that happens when I finally stop. That pendulum effect is real: the effort it takes to si...

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#483 A Couch: Support the soft

Growth Instigators Hotline ·

2026/01/14

A beautiful couch with a weak frame looks inviting right up until your back reminds you what matters. We take that everyday image and use it to rethink how we build our days, our teams, and our relationships. The core insight is simple and practical: support beats softness. When the frame is solid—clear purpose, healthy boundaries, simple routines, and honest feedback—comfort stops sabotaging growth and starts sustaining it. We explore why endless ease often creates hidden costs, from saggin...

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#482 A Couch: The memory maker

Growth Instigators Hotline ·

2026/01/13

What if the most ordinary thing in your home holds the clearest map to growth? We take a hard look at the couch—not as furniture, but as a living archive of late night talks, big decisions, and everyday laughter—and ask what it says about our priorities. Instead of guarding perfect cushions, we explore trading polish for presence and turning small, overlooked moments into the memories that define us. I share a personal shift from obsessing over stains to valuing the stories that happened rig...

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#481 A Couch: A comfy couch

Growth Instigators Hotline ·

2026/01/12

A couch seems simple—soft cushions, a place to land—but it can teach a bigger truth about how we grow. We explore why comfort isn’t the villain and how misuse blurs motivation, drains momentum, and keeps us coasting. With a few practical shifts, rest becomes a tool that restores energy, sharpens focus, and frees you from the nagging guilt of “I should be doing more.” We start by reframing comfort: the goal isn’t to eliminate it, but to keep it in its proper place. Through everyday examples—l...

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#480 Paint: Endless tweaking

Growth Instigators Hotline ·

2026/01/09

A can of paint can teach you everything about creative courage. We explore how the final brushstrokes—those endless tweaks that feel productive—quietly drain momentum and joy, and why choosing done over perfect is the most generous move you can make for your audience and your future self. If you’ve ever stalled in the last 5 percent, this message is your permission slip to ship. We dig into the psychology behind perfectionism and how it hides as care, quality, and professionalism while maski...

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#479 Paint: Prep work

Growth Instigators Hotline ·

2026/01/08

What if the best part of your success story happens before anyone sees it? We take a familiar, everyday object—paint—and use it to explore why preparation determines the finish in life, leadership, and creative work. From cleaning and sanding to taping clean lines, the quiet steps you take now decide whether the final coat shines or flakes. I walk through the real cost of shortcuts and why “touching up for years” is the hidden tax on rushing. If you’re waking early, staying late, and wonderi...

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