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From Broke to Boss: Winning Careers, Money Moves & News You Need to Know
Level Up Silently, Spend Smarter, and Stay Ahead in the AI Era
Dominic Hay & Anokye Miller
December 08, 2024
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It’s Sunday, December 8th, 2024, and in this week’s roundup, learn in 5 minutes or less:
Career Advice: Let’s talk quiet quitting and why you need a brag sheet
Money Moves: Why all you need to get started is $50 really
Think Wellness: Less is more and some of those apps are not in use on that iphone! Delete em…
News Flash: Is your job safe from the robots. Do we need to think hard about our career and our next 5 years career trajectory…
This Smart Home Company Hit $10 Million in Revenue—and It’s Just the Beginning
No, it’s not Ring or Nest—it’s RYSE, the company redefining smart home innovation, and you can invest for just $1.75 per share.
RYSE’s patented SmartShades are transforming how people control their window shades—offering seamless automation without costly replacements. With 10 fully granted patents and a pivotal Amazon court judgment safeguarding their technology, RYSE has established itself as a market leader in an industry projected to grow 23% annually.
This year, RYSE surpassed $10 million in total revenue, expanded to 127 Best Buy locations, and experienced explosive 200% month-over-month growth. With partnerships in progress with major retailers like Lowe’s and Home Depot, they’re set for even bigger milestones, including international expansion and new product launches.
This is your last chance to invest at the current share price before their next stage of growth drives even greater demand.
CAREER ADVICE
Why “Quiet Ambition” is Your Secret Weapon
🚀 Everyone is talking about Quiet Quiting and here is why you should understand the concept…
While “quiet quitting” was last year’s buzzword, 2024 is all about quiet ambition—the art of leveling up without broadcasting every move.
Here’s how:
Document Your Wins: Keep a “brag sheet” to track achievements, big or small. It’s not arrogance; it’s preparation for your next review.
Up-Skill Without Drama: Tools like Coursera and LinkedIn Learning make it easy to sharpen your edge without waving a flag.
Network Strategically: Build relationships where it counts, especially with leaders.
Hot Tip: A recruiter recently admitted on TikTok (👀) that candidates with strong LinkedIn posts about industry insights tend to land interviews faster. Share smart, not spam.
SUNDAY MOTIVATION
Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it
Money Moves
All you need is $100/£100
💸 Personal Finance: The “$100 Rule” That Changes Everything
It’s holiday season, and overspending lurks like Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas” on loop.
Enter: The $100 Rule.
If a purchase isn’t worth 100x the joy it brings (e.g., a $10 coffee should deliver at least $1,000 in happiness), skip it.
Try this:
Start Automating Savings: Even $50 a month compounds fast.
Invest in “Skills, Not Stuff”: That $40 on a course? Priceless ROI for your future.
Stack Small Wins: Use apps like Pocketguard, Plum or Monzo to squirrel away cash without noticing.
Think Wellness
Smart Moves for Your Wellbeing, Career and Finances
💡 Quickfire Wins
Life Hack: Delete one app off your phone that wastes your time. Replace it with one that builds your brain.
Career Move: Send one email this week to reconnect with a mentor or past colleague. Magic happens through old connections.
Finance Fix: Set up a holiday savings pot now for next year. Thank me in 12 months.
News Flash
Expect More Layoffs in 2025
🌍 News Flash: AI Layoffs & What It Means for You
This week, OpenAI announced layoffs despite massive investment rounds—proof that no industry is bulletproof. The takeaway? Resilience isn’t optional.
Here’s what to do:
Diversify Your Skills: AI-proof your role with uniquely human skills like negotiation, empathy, and creative problem-solving.
Stay Curious: Emerging tech fields (like ethical AI) are the future.
Follow Trends: Jobs in AI ethics and regulation are growing fast—perfect for the empathetic go-getters.
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