Weekly Snapshot: Diamonds in the Rough

Diamonds have an inspiring origin story. After enduring billions of years of intense heat and pressure, diamonds embody the remarkable resilience needed to transform adversity into value. When we first mine a diamond, it appears as a rough, uncut stone that does not yet exhibit the sparkle and beauty it is known for. Polishing and refining it reveals its true beauty and value.

I find humans to be similar.

We have the potential and characteristics to become a diamond if we are harnessed and developed. Our brain evolves with new experiences and learning, and this ability to learn and adapt to new information makes us formidable learning machines - the secret to our success as a species.

We need to realize that we are still diamonds in the rough.

We have not peaked. Regardless of our age, there's always something to learn and discover. This internal hunger for growth helps us break our ceiling and enable us to achieve new heights.

The moment we believe we are a polished and refined diamond is when we start lying to ourselves. The moment we believe our stories or experiences to be absolute is the moment we cease to grow. The moment we find our truth to be the ultimate truth is when we fail to uncover something new. The moment we assume that we have seen it all is the moment we go blind.

We must avoid these moments at all costs. We must live on this earth like a newborn - curious, adaptable, flexible, non-judgmental, and most importantly, quick absorbers of information. Adapting to our newborn persona is the only way we will grow and refine ourselves.

Who knows that a day might arrive when we become the diamond we always hoped to become?

But not today.

💪 Wins of the week

1. 2.0 adoption has been quite satisfying to watch. All the hard work heeding results. Feeling blessed.
2. Mia, our AI SDR, is in action. We’ve made several improvements over the weekend - it’s been fun.

🧐 Challenges & Learnings

1. Getting my focus back has been a challenge - I currently find myself in a “Functional Freeze” state. It’s tough to follow a routine if you’re constantly moving but I believe, I need to learn how to stick to it regardless of location.

🎯 Goals for Next Week

1. Complete pending work for Loyalty & Rewards on 2.0 and release it to the users.
2. Keep learning about the off-take agreements.
3. Get the first early customers for AI SDR + generate a $10,000 per month income stream (deadline is end of Q2-24).
4. Stay focused and grateful.

📖 My Readings

I’ve picked up pace on reading - starting with articles around bottom-of-the-funnel customer acqusition via SEO and HBR case study about Northvolt.

🎬 My YouTube Video

Till I figure out what content to record and release, enjoy an old video about the transformational lessons in my life.

✍️ Quote of the Week

“Those who are serious in ridiculous matter will be ridiculous in serious matters"

- Cato the Elder