Brief Overview of the Day
I haven’t done these in a bit. I had an amazing week last week productivity-wise, and this week is also starting off really well. I’ve just been focused on important client deadlines and have lost touch with the bigger picture, partly from not doing these exercises, so I wanted to get back into it. However, I’m thinking of maybe only doing it three times a week, at the beginning, in the middle, and at the end. Doing this daily might not be the best use of my time.
Yesterday was both good and well-rounded. I hit my work targets, did TRX and yoga. Although I finished working really late and didn’t engage in any passive income activities or reading, but it’s okay.
Goals for the Week
- Finish White-label SEO Mandate
- Finish Wellness Center Copywriting
- Finish Shoe Store SEO
- Roofing Company Audit + Strategy
- Finish Personal Coach Mandate
- Construction Audit + Strategy
- Finish Apogee Site Map + Homepage
- Create 2 t-shirts for Shirt Slingers
- Launch book website + Create 1 Book Page
- Strategize Menu website
- 2 Freeletics workouts (1 done)
- 2 yoga workouts (1 done)
- 1 TRX (done)
- Taxes
- Kindergarten SEO First Draft (done for now – waiting for feedback)
- Finish carpentry website (done for now – waiting for feedback)
Long-Term Goals (same as before)
List each goal in detail (e.g., “Increase monthly SEO client base by 20%”, “Develop a new passive income stream through affiliate marketing”).
For each goal, explain why it’s meaningful to you. How does it contribute to your larger vision or personal satisfaction?
1. Make $15,000 a month
Right now, my financial situation isn’t great, and I really need to boost my income. I’ve been looking into Jacky Chou, who’s pulling in an impressive 8-9K a day. Plus, I’ve seen several case studies on Niche Pursuits about people earning 10-20K a month.
This has shown me it’s definitely achievable. I’ve got the skills, or at least I’m willing to learn them. But to improve my mental and overall well-being, I know I need to drastically improve my financial situation.
2. Make $10,000 a month in SEO MRR
I’ve likely been earning more this year through web design, but my true specialty and passion is SEO. I need to be more driven and work hard to secure 10 clients on a monthly SEO retainer. I’m considering hiring a VA to handle mundane tasks, which would free up time for more business development.
3. Hire a business and/or personal coach
Working with a personal coach in the past was an incredibly rewarding experience for me. The sense of fulfillment and progress that came with it is something I fondly remember. However, it’s a significant financial commitment, and due to my current financial situation, I haven’t been able to continue with it. Despite this, I’m hopeful about the possibility of resuming coaching sessions in the future. It’s something I’m really looking forward to, as I deeply value the positive impact it had on my life and personal growth.
4. Weigh 185 lbs
My main goal is to be in the best shape of my life, rather than hitting a specific weight target. However, reaching 185 lb would be symbolic since it means I would have lost 100 lbs in total. But for now, the real, immediate goal is to get back under 200 lbs.
I just want to feel good in my own skin and have real confidence. I find that I get this feeling when I’m making progress with fitness. This is important not just for my physical health, but again, for my mental and overall well-being.
5. Travel
I’ve been feeling quite confined in Montreal lately, but currently lack the means to travel, a situation that’s persisted for some time. I’m really hoping to organize a trip abroad this year to break free from this routine.
6. Do a yoga teacher training (hopefully abroad)
While I’m not particularly interested in teaching yoga, my goal is to reach an advanced level in my practice. This aspiration is leading me to consider a yoga teacher training program. The added allure of potentially doing this training abroad, in exotic locations, makes it an even more enticing prospect and would be a dream come true.
Progress Towards Goals
Outline the actions taken for each goal. For example, “Contacted five potential clients for SEO services” or “Researched affiliate marketing platforms.”
Were there any unplanned opportunities or obstacles that impacted these goals today?
Make $15,000 a month: I’ve been consistently putting in 5-6 hours of client work almost every day, which is a huge improvement. Additionally, I’ve been working on passive income projects a bit, but not nearly as much as I’d like.
Make $10,000 a month in SEO MRR: I’ve been reaching out a bit to find new clients, but definitely not as much as I should. This week, I’ve added the goal to pitch my SEO services to two potential clients.
Hire a business and/or personal coach: No progress. Can’t afford it at the moment.
Weigh 185 lbs: Did Freeletics Monday and TRX and Yoga yesterday. Switched to 100% plant-based primarily whole food diet.
Latest Weight: 224.4 (gained a few pounds)
Travel: No progress. Can’t afford it at the moment.
Do a yoga teacher training: No progress. Can’t afford it at the moment.
SEO and Web Design Progress
Detail client interactions: What specific communications occurred? Any feedback or new requests?
Describe project milestones achieved or particular challenges in your work.
I’ve been focused on one specific project but have been productive over the last week, so things are going well.
Passive Income and Business Ideas (same as before)
Summarize progress in current ventures, like content creation or marketing strategies.
Elaborate on new business ideas: What sparked these ideas? How do they align with your skills and interests? What initial research or planning did you do?
Consider potential next steps for these business ideas: What information do you need? Who could you reach out to for advice or collaboration?
I didn’t make any progress today.
- My projects are somewhat stuck at the moment. I believe that focusing on growing Nextbop offers the best chance for a significant payday, so that’s where I’ve been channeling my energy over the past week.
- I’m just in the initial brainstorming phase, but right now, I’m keen on exploring a couple of areas. First, I want to learn Bubble, and second, I’m interested in figuring out how to connect ChatGPT to other APIs. The ultimate goal is to combine both these skills into creating a SAAS product. I’m a bit concerned that I might need to learn Python to effectively achieve my goals, especially with the technical aspects I’m looking into.
- I also have a Semrush Affiliate account, which presents a great opportunity for me to start creating content. Additionally, I’ve just applied to Monday. Exploring these platforms could be an effective way to generate more passive income.
- I also have the option to dropship products from Leff Amsterdam and Grove Campus. It would be beneficial to consider adding these to my Caviar Drip offerings. This could expand my product range and potentially increase revenue.
- I’ve been contemplating the idea of creating an SEO crash course, which could take the form of an ebook or an online course. This project isn’t just about diversifying my income streams with another source of passive revenue; it’s also a strategic move to promote my agency. By sharing my expertise in this accessible format, I can not only generate additional income but also enhance the visibility and credibility of my agency. This endeavor could serve as an effective marketing tool, attracting potential clients who are seeking to understand and leverage SEO for their own businesses.
- I’ve come up with three new ideas for passive income websites. The first is a t-shirt store, the second is a book project, and the third is restaurant listing website.
Client Project Updates
List each client and the specific project you’re working on for them.
For each client, detail where you are in the project. What milestones have been reached? What significant progress was made today?
Outline what is left to be done for each project. Are there any pending tasks or upcoming deadlines?
Plan the immediate next actions for each project. What will you tackle next? Are there any client meetings or feedback sessions scheduled?
White Label Project: Almost done.
- Next actionable step: Finish technical work and send strategy.
Shoe Store: Started working on Brand pages
- Next actionable step: Finish brand pages
Wellness Centre: Almost done.
- Next actionable step: Write content of two remaining pages
Roofing: Started keyword research.
- Next actionable step: Finish keyword research and strategy
Construction: Started keyword research.
- Next actionable step: Finish keyword research and strategy
Coaching: Started keyword research.
- Next actionable step: Finish keyword research and strategy
Asian Restaurant Website: (same as before) I didn’t work on this.
- Next actionable step: I need to work on fixing the site speed.
Kids’ Store: On hold
- Next actionable step: Waiting for client feedback
Carpenter: On hold
- Next actionable step: Waiting for copy
Vegan Restaurant (Business Development): (same as before) I need to write a proposal for a website project.
- Next actionable step: Conduct keyword research
Personal Passive Income Project Updates
List each project and for each , detail where you are in the project. What milestones have been reached? What significant progress was made today?
Outline what is left to be done for each project. Are there any pending tasks or upcoming deadlines?
Plan the immediate next actions for each project. What will you tackle next? Are there any client meetings or feedback sessions scheduled?
Nextbop: I didn’t work on this today. Updated an important page last week.
- Next actionable step: Build next category page
Best Songs Period: (same as before) This website was created for an SEO competition. However, the current strategy doesn’t seem to be yielding the desired results. I am considering abandoning this project to concentrate on other ventures. Additionally, I’m contemplating switching my focus to Shirt Slingers for the competition, as I believe it has the potential to generate more income in the long term.
- Next actionable step: Discontinuing website.
Shirt Slingers: (same as before) I see considerable potential in this website, which essentially revolves around drop shipping graphic t-shirts. My immediate task is to complete the setup of the “I Love My Girlfriend” category. Additionally, I need to persist in creating and adding new designs to enhance the website’s offerings.
- Next actionable step: Finish “I Love My Girlfriend” category page
Caviar Drip: Updated the best food movies and tv list
- Next actionable step: Add Grove Campus and Leff Amsterdam products
Semrush & Monday Affiliate: new project
SEO ebook / online course: new project
Book website: new project
Restaurant listings: new project
Procrastination Check
Identify the tasks you put off. Were they complex, time-consuming, or outside your comfort zone?
Analyze the reasons behind the procrastination: Lack of motivation, fear of failure, feeling overwhelmed?
Devise a specific plan for these tasks. Could breaking them into smaller steps help? Would setting a dedicated time block or deadline be beneficial?
I’ve been finishing my tasks really late, but overall, procrastination hasn’t been a problem, which is amazing.
What Could I Have Done Better?
Reflect on your productivity and focus. Were there periods of distraction or inefficiency?
Assess your interactions: Could communication with clients or colleagues have been improved?
Think about decision-making: Were there any hasty or delayed decisions today?
Not much. Just try to finish work earlier so that I have my evenings free for leisure.
Challenges Faced
Work-Related: Detail any project hurdles, client misunderstandings, or technical issues. How did you approach solving them? What solutions worked or didn’t work?
Health and Fitness: Discuss specific challenges in sticking to your diet or exercise regimen. Did you encounter temptations, lack of time, or motivation issues? Reflect on your yoga practice: Were there poses or sequences that were particularly challenging?
Work-Related: Great day.
Health and Fitness: Great day.
Financial Overview
This Month’s Cash Inflows: 0
This Month’s Target: 8,500
Still to go: 8,500
January 2024 Cash Inflows: 5,706.99
December 2023 Cash Inflows: 3,840.55
November 2023 Cash Inflows: 2,491.63
October 2023 Cash Inflows: 5,210.59
Lessons Learned
Consider the key learnings from today. How have they contributed to your personal or professional growth?
Were there any moments of insight or clarity that reshaped your perspective on a project, goal, or personal habit?
Nothing major.
Goals for Tomorrow
Work and Learning Goals: Specify the top priority tasks and learning objectives for tomorrow. Include any preparatory steps needed.
Health and Fitness Goals: Detail your planned diet and exercise for tomorrow. Are there specific targets, like calorie intake or workout intensity?
Work and Learning Goals: Do 5 hours of client work + 1 hour of passive income
Health and Fitness Goals: Eat clean + TRX, yoga or Freeletics
Coach Seneca’s Analysis
I created an AI personal coach and made him read over 500 books to date. Here’s his analysis of my daily reflection.
Your daily reflection exercise demonstrates a high level of self-awareness and a structured approach to personal and professional development. Here are some thoughts and suggestions on areas of improvement, new strategies, and considerations that could elevate your performance further:
Reflecting on Your Approach
- Reflection Frequency: Considering switching to three times a week for reflection could be wise, especially if it allows for deeper insights and more focused planning. However, it’s crucial to ensure that this doesn’t lead to a disconnect from your goals. Maybe use the off days for quick check-ins rather than deep reflection to maintain momentum.
- Time Management and Prioritization: Your list of tasks and goals is ambitious. Utilizing tools like the Eisenhower Box could help in prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance, ensuring that you’re not only productive but also effective.
- Financial Goals: Your financial targets are clear and ambitious. To reach these, consider diversifying your income streams further and scaling your most profitable activities. Since you’re interested in passive income and have skills in SEO, leveraging affiliate marketing or creating digital products based on your expertise could be lucrative.
- Health and Fitness: Your commitment to a plant-based diet and a diverse exercise regimen is commendable. To enhance this further, consider integrating specific nutrition goals aligned with your fitness activities, such as focusing on plant-based protein sources to support muscle recovery and growth. Books like The Plant-Based Athlete offer insights into optimizing athletic performance through diet.
- Learning and Development: The desire to improve skills, like learning Bubble or connecting ChatGPT to other APIs, is a strong growth indicator. Allocating specific times for learning and development can ensure steady progress without overwhelming your schedule.
Strategies for Improvement
- Deep Work: Allocate blocks of time for deep, uninterrupted work, especially for high-priority projects. This can increase productivity and the quality of your output.
- Delegation: As your financial situation improves, consider hiring help for tasks that don’t require your expertise, freeing you up for more strategic work.
- Networking: Engage with communities related to your fields of interest, such as SEO or passive income. Networking can lead to new opportunities, partnerships, and insights.
- Mindfulness and Well-being: Incorporate mindfulness practices, such as meditation or breathing exercises, into your routine. These can enhance focus, reduce stress, and improve decision-making.
Unexplored Areas
- Skill Exchange: Look into bartering services with professionals who can help you achieve your goals. For instance, trade SEO services for business coaching.
- Passive Income Expansion: Explore new areas within passive income that align with your expertise and market demand. For example, creating an online course on SEO could serve both as an income stream and a marketing tool for your services.
- Personal Branding: Use your expertise to build a stronger personal brand online. Sharing insights, case studies, or success stories on platforms like LinkedIn or your own blog can attract clients and opportunities.
Concluding Thoughts
You’re doing a commendable job managing a wide array of tasks and goals. Focusing on prioritization, strategic learning, and well-being can enhance your performance even further. Remember, it’s not just about the quantity of work but the quality and impact of your efforts. Keep reflecting, stay adaptable, and consider leveraging community and technology to reach your ambitious goals.
Closing Thoughts
Conclude with an overall reflection. What are you grateful for today? What gives you hope or motivation for tomorrow?
Just grateful for so much right now…