Maybe you don’t have F-you money, but you can have an F-you network

Hey Reader,

I'll give it to you straight: I've gotten my a$$ handed to me over the past couple of weeks.

If you're new here, you're probably wondering WTF is this initial email (welcome!).

I can't go into detail about the 2 massive L's I just took over the past couple of weeks.

BUT I can tell you that I was completely blindsided by one and the other was a bright shiny object that slowly crumbled and completely disintegrated.

I'm good though - these were career oriented items.

I'm in good health, I'm still married and the kiddos are great.

So in the grand scheme of things, how about you stop being such a whiny little beh-beh?

Here's what I know:

1) just like the title of this email...if you have F-you network, that can often be more valuable that F-you money

Why?

Because your money isn't going to be there for you when $hit hits the fan.

Your network (personal and/or professional) will be.

Build your network (that word bothers me a bit)...let's just call it like it is: make friends, be a good person and do the right thing.

2) This won't be the last L I take. I expect many more.

But I also expect many more wins.

Why?

Because I'm sticking to the fundamentals.

• I'm doing the things I need to do to succeed in the 9-5.
• I'm having honest conversations.
• I'm building a solo business that has no conflict of interest with my 9-5.
• and most importantly...I'm not giving up.

I hope this email made you either laugh, freak you out a little, or relates to you in some way shape or form.

So in the spirit of a F-you network...I'd love to hear from you.

What's the most recent L you've taken?

Don't be shy - I need a good laugh.

To your solopreneur success,

Matt Barron