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I hope you are ready for today’s Millionaire Mindset Monday! Each Monday we will be focusing on developing the mind necessary to achieve success. We will be talking about daily habits, tips, productivity, how to stay motivated and disciplined, and much more. The best way to start the week! I hope this is helpful.

Before We Get Started Here’s Your News Recap:

U.S. investment-grade bond issuance jumps post-rate-cut
Following the Federal Reserve’s recent 25 bps cut, corporate bond deal activity surged: at least nine companies issued nearly $15 billion in investment-grade bonds on Thursday alone. Big names include AT&T, tapping $5B for refinancing and growth.

Leading Economic Index shows sharper decline
The U.S. LEI dropped 0.5% in August, to 98.4, after a revised increase in July. Over six months, it’s down 2.8%, suggesting increasing economic headwinds, especially in manufacturing new orders and labor market indicators.

Global markets rally amid Fed cut optimism
Stocks worldwide climbed after the Fed’s rate cut, though Treasury yields and the U.S. dollar also rose—an unusual mix, indicating investors are trying to balance growth optimism with inflation risk.

AT&T leads pickup in corporate bond deals
AT&T’s $5B multi-part bond raised underpins its debt refinancing & potential acquisition efforts—illustrating how cheaper borrowing (post-rate cut) is encouraging corporate capital moves.

Housing Stocks Shine in Rate-Cut Cycle
With the Fed restarting interest rate cuts, housing sector shares have rallied as markets expect more monetary easing to benefit homebuilders and residential real estate. Mortgage rates also dropped to their lowest since October 2024.

Corporate Bond Issuance Surges
Following the Fed’s 25-bps cut, at least nine issuers—including AT&T—issued nearly $15 billion in investment-grade bonds. Lenders and arrangers like Bank of America, Citigroup, and UBS were active, taking advantage of cheaper borrowing costs.

Apparel & Footwear Sector M&A at Record Levels
Tariff uncertainty has pushed consolidation in apparel and footwear. Deal value in the U.S. for M&A this year has already hit about $21 billion, driven by companies merging or going private to buffer tariff costs.

Oil Prices Slip Despite Fed Cut
Oil futures (Brent & WTI) fell on concerns over U.S. demand and lingering economic weakness. While the rate cut supported some optimism, traders remain wary—distillate inventories continue to pressure prices

Millionaire Mindset Monday’s  

Inspirational Quote

Focus of The Week

Learn to Say “No”

One of the most underrated millionaire mindsets? Selective focus. Millionaires don’t chase every opportunity — they say “no” to almost everything that doesn’t align with their long-term vision.

Saying "no" is not about being rude or closed-minded. It’s about protecting your time, energy, and mental bandwidth. If you’re always reactive, you’ll never build anything meaningful.

Apply this throughout the week:

• Decline social invites that don’t align with your goals.

• Limit “quick calls” or random distractions during deep work.

• Review your calendar and cancel one thing that doesn’t serve your mission.

Saying “no” is how you create space for the “hell yes” opportunities that move the needle.

Take Action!

The Digital Detox Wealth Challenge

This week’s actionable challenge will help you reclaim your time — and redirect it toward productivity and clarity.

🧭 Step-by-Step Guide:

1. Identify Your Top Digital Time-Waster
   (Instagram? YouTube? TikTok? Scrolling news or fantasy sports?)

2. Delete or Block It for 5 Days
   Use tools like:

   • iPhone Screen Time

   • Focus apps like Freedom, Opal, or StayFocusd

3. Replace It With a Wealth-Building Activity
   Use that time to:

   • Read or audiobook a money/entrepreneurship book (e.g. The Millionaire Fastlane)

   • Work on your side hustle

   • Learn a new digital skill (copywriting, design, AI prompts)

4. Track How Many Hours You Reclaimed by Sunday
   Write it down. You’ll be shocked at how much time you had all along.

This small detox can clear the clutter in your mind and open space for action, strategy, and results.

Millionaire Myth-Busting

“You Have to Inherit Wealth to Become Wealthy”

The Myth:
“If you weren’t born rich, it’s basically impossible to get there.”

The Reality:
Wrong. Over 79% of millionaires in the U.S. today are self-made. They didn’t inherit wealth — they built it through smart decisions, financial discipline, and long-term vision.

Here’s what self-made millionaires often have in common:

• They invest early and often, even with small amounts.

• They live below their means during the grind years.

• They turn skills into income, not just time into paychecks.

• They avoid lifestyle creep, staying frugal long after income grows.

Inheriting money might buy you a head start — but character, discipline, and strategy are the true builders of lasting wealth.

Truth: You don’t need a trust fund. You need a trusted plan — and consistency.

That’s A Wrap

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