"Yours are the only emails I actually open and read" - a regular reply in my inbox since 2009...and I'll bet in yours, too, once you subscribe and learn by pure, lazy osmosis to become the most compelling writer around. That said, no promises on improving your moral character.
I’m a secret (do not share)
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Hey Reader, I love the act of creating. Think about it: every time you create, you’re making something that never existed before, in the 3.4 billion years since Earth was just soup. Quick aside: When I googled to verify that number, the suggested search terms told me people really struggle with math. Anyway, some days, I’m excited to make something new. This morning, scrolling through emails from last year to find a possible repeat for today’s, I found this one, featuring a Thread I’d rediscovered and planned to recycle as an Instagram post. So now, I’m recycling the email that recycled the Thread. How’s that for a dose of Inception? Here’s the Thread: Do we need a TL;DR for a Thread? If we’re looking up how long ago the year 2000 was, I guess so. It is: “A member of Shrimp Club told me one of her banking security questions is “Who is your mentor?” — and her answer is me!” How do you like them apples? Made my day all over again just now. Especially because that Shrimp Club member was from several rounds ago…and still calling me her mentor. You know you’ve made an impact when someone uses your name as a banking identifier. I’m not reposting the Thread on Instagram just yet. I’m saving it for August, when applications open again for Shrimp Club, my Live Mentoring Party AKA mastermind. At least 45% of spots are already claimed by early birds and returning Shrimpers. This might be your round. The one where you join, change everything, and — someday — even make me the answer to your security question. (As long as it’s “Who’s your mentor” and not “Favorite pizza topping.”) Click here to add yourself to the VIP list. PS - Have you ever wished you could scoop up all my courses in one go, for a fraction of the $5k+ in value? Well, now’s your chance. And you can help a wonderful person, Chantelle Adams, whose son is struggling with significant mental health challenges. My friend Selena Soo put together a fundraising auction for Chantelle, and my Talking Shrimp Everything Bundle is up for grabs – times 3. You can bid on any one of them: Already have all my courses? Feel free to gift the bundle to a friend in need of the most critical skills for getting PAID TO BE YOU. Love Shrimp Mail? Forward this to a friend so they can get in on the action and sign up below.
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Laura Belgray (Talking Shrimp)
"Yours are the only emails I actually open and read" - a regular reply in my inbox since 2009...and I'll bet in yours, too, once you subscribe and learn by pure, lazy osmosis to become the most compelling writer around. That said, no promises on improving your moral character.
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