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Own Your Time: Finish 2024 Strong, Start 2025 Stronger

Don’t let time slip away—practical tips, ad frameworks, and a final thought to inspire action.

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Jason Farris
December 30, 2024

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Time’s Not Gonna Wait for You

Here’s the problem: too many people are walking around like they’ve got forever. Back in 2020, 2025 felt like it was light-years away. Now? We’re staring down the end of 2024 like it came out of nowhere.

And guess what? 2030 is going to hit just as fast, whether you’re ready for it or not. Time doesn’t slow down for anybody. Weeks blur into days, months feel like weeks, and before you even realize it, another year is gone. This isn’t a warm-up. Life is happening right now.

Stop waiting for the “right time” to live your life. Stop telling yourself you’ll feel worthy or loved later. Later doesn’t exist. Let go of the petty anger. Be the kind of person who makes someone’s day better because, newsflash, everybody’s fighting a battle you can’t see.

And if there’s something gnawing at you—something you know in your gut you’re supposed to be doing—quit stalling. Handle it. Do it now. No excuses. No delays.

Time is the one thing we don’t get back. Every moment is a gift, and you owe it to yourself and the people you care about to make those moments count. Someday, when you’re looking back, make damn sure you’re proud of how you spent this crazy, incredible, once-in-a-lifetime shot we call life. Own it.

7 Ad Frameworks That Dominate: Steal These for Your Next Big Win

These aren’t fluff—they’re tested, proven, and ridiculously effective. If you want ads that slap, these are your blueprints.

RANDOM THINGS OF INTEREST

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

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Give yourself an opportunity to have opportunities.

FROM THE INBOX COACH
Quick Copywriting Tip

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In real estate, effective communication isn't just about delivering information—it's about connecting with your audience on a personal level. Whether you're marketing a property or trying to attract leads, tailoring your message to your target audience can make all the difference. Here’s how to use this strategy with three common buyer personas: moms, techies, and foodies. 

FOR LEADERS
How to Destroy a Team Culture?

It doesn’t happen overnight—it’s drip by drip…

  • ✂️ Cutting corners

  • ⏰ Showing up late

  • 👉 Pointing fingers

  • 😴 Slacking on effort

  • 🙁 Spreading negativity

  • 🚫 Dodging accountability

  • 🫤 Half-hearted practices

  • 🤝 Lack of team unity

  • 📞 Poor communication

  • 😔 Defeated body language

  • 😩 Constantly whining about calls

Am I Coachable?'

Coachable: “What can I do better?”

Uncoachable: “I already know this.”

Coachable: “I’ll take responsibility.”

Uncoachable: “It’s not my fault.”

Coachable: “I’ll put in the work.”

Uncoachable: “I don’t have time.”

Be COACHABLE!!

FINAL THOUGHT
The In-Between: Closing Out 2024, Stepping Into 2025

Right now, we’re standing in the in-between.

It’s that strange, uncomfortable space where the year isn’t quite over, but the next chapter hasn’t fully begun. You’re wrapping up 2024—reflecting on what worked, what didn’t, and what still feels unfinished—while staring down the unknowns of 2025.

It might feel frustrating. The goals you didn’t hit. The things you wish you’d done differently. But here’s the truth: this in-between space? It’s not a punishment—it’s preparation.

So let go. Stop gripping so tightly to what could’ve been in 2024 or forcing 2025 to come faster. Be right here, in the moment. Embrace the lessons this transition is teaching you.

Because soon enough, you’ll be charging into 2025 with a sharper vision, more resilience, and a better understanding of where you’re headed. And when you look back, you’ll see this in-between wasn’t wasted time—it was the foundation for everything that’s coming next.

Finish strong. Step boldly. 2025 is waiting, and it’s yours for the taking.

Jason Farris

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