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By Colby Kultgen

Hey friends.

I'm currently travelling through Europe (heading to Rome this morning)!

I've been thinking about doing a special edition newsletter where I share some lessons from my travels.

If you'd be interested in something like this, simply reply to this email.

P.S. If you have any must-do recommendations for Rome (or other places in Europe) send them my way!

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Today at a Glance:

• Idea: How to spot high-agency people
• Video: DO WHAT YOU CAN'T
• Framework: The Question of 9
• Thread: Priceless advice for entrepreneurs
• Tweet: The power of sharing memes

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Read time: 4 minutes

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How to spot high agency people

Loved this post from the always great George Mack.

A little context behind the phrase:

"High Agency is a sense that the story given to you by other people about what you can/cannot do is just that - a story. And that you have control over the story. A High Agency person looks to bend reality to their will. They either find a way, or they make a way."

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The video I watch when I'm feeling unmotivated - DO WHAT YOU CAN'T​

If there's ever been a video that exemplifies the idea of "High Agency" it's this.

I dare you to not get goosebumps.

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A framework to help you prioritize

Whitney Wolfe (founder of Bumble) on how she stays focused:

"I really try to ask myself the question of nine. Will this matter in nine minutes, nine hours, nine days, nine weeks, nine months or nine years? If it will truly matter for all of those, pay attention to it. If it isn't going to matter in nine minutes, nine hours or nine days from now, you need to not pay attention to it."

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A must-read thread for anyone in their 20s (or any age) - Twitter thread​

If you want to build an internet business, there's no better person to learn from than Justin Welsh.

If you don't use Twitter (X) you can read it here.

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Don't underestimate the power of memes

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Have a great week!

—Colby

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