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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:

🌐 BIS Warns of “Pivotal Moment” for Global Economy
The Bank for International Settlements cautioned that rising trade tensions, U.S. policy shifts, and a 10% drop in the dollar in H1 are weakening economic resilience. It called this a defining tipping point amid surging public debt and strained supply chains.

📈 Markets Rally but Policy Volatility Lingering
Despite record highs in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, investor caution persists. Analysts at JP Morgan and BofA warn that Trump’s unpredictable policymaking is undermining market stability, keeping volatility and bid/ask spreads elevated.

🤝 EU–U.S. Talks Likely to Extend Past July 9
French Finance Minister Lombard suggested negotiations should stretch beyond the July 9 deadline. A more durable agreement would cover tariffs on autos, pharmaceuticals, and potentially U.S. energy exports.

🗳️ Senate Advances “Big Beautiful” Tax-Spend Bill
GOP senators passed a critical procedural vote on President Trump’s tax cut and spending package, paving the way for near-term enactment of major fiscal reforms—including tax relief and spending boosts.

⚠️ JPMorgan Predicts 1.3% Growth, 40% Recession Risk
JPMorgan revised its U.S. GDP outlook downward to 1.3% and flagged a 40% chance of recession later this year—citing persistent inflation and tariff pressures—but remains bullish on tech and AI equities

🚗 New-Vehicle Sales Poised to Hit 1.25 M in June
J.D. Power reports a 2.5% increase in U.S. auto sales for June (1.25 million units), though sales are down 5.4% from last year. Average transaction prices have climbed to $46,233, with tariffs adding over $4,200 per vehicle.

🏦 Fed’s Leverage Rule Overhaul Boosts Bank Capital
A Fed proposal to ease leverage ratios could unlock $6 trillion in additional balance sheet capacity, freeing up billions in capital and supporting dividend plans at major banks

📈 PCE Inflation benign in May (+0.1% m/m, 2.3% y/y), while markets price in steeper Fed cuts—125 bps by 2027.

🐂 Wall Street equities rally on the back of the Israel–Iran ceasefire and improving growth data

Millionaire Mindset Monday’s

Inspirational Quote

Focus of The Week

Mastering the Art of Saying "No"

Millionaire Mindset Principle:
Millionaires understand the power of focus. They aren’t successful because they do everything—they’re successful because they’re ruthless about what they don’t do. Saying "yes" to every opportunity, request, or shiny new idea is a fast way to stay broke, busy, and burned out.

Your time, energy, and attention are your most valuable currencies—and how you spend them determines whether you build momentum or stay stuck in mediocrity.

Saying "no" doesn’t make you rude or closed-minded. It makes you clear. And clarity compounds.

How to apply it this week:

• Audit Your Yeses: Look back over the last 7 days—what did you agree to that drained you, distracted you, or delayed your goals?

• Build a "Default No" Muscle: Unless something is a hell yes, default to no. Create space for what actually matters.

• Say No Without Guilt: Declining respectfully doesn’t make you selfish—it makes you strategic.

• Protect the Golden Hours: Say no to meetings, scrolling, and distractions during your peak focus windows.

• Use Boundaries as a Productivity Tool: Millionaires guard their calendars like vaults. You should too.

Take Action!

“The No Filter Week”

Goal: Reclaim your time and energy by saying “no” at least once per day to something non-essential.

🔹 Day 1: The “Yes Audit”

List 5 things you said yes to last week that didn’t move your life forward. Examples:

• A meeting that could’ve been an email

• A social plan you didn’t actually want to attend

• A task that wasn’t your responsibility

• A “quick favor” that wasn’t quick at all

• A project that wasn’t aligned with your goals

Next to each one, write down what you could’ve said instead.

🔹 Days 2–6: Say No Every Day

Each day, practice one “strategic no”:

• Decline a task that isn’t urgent or meaningful

• Say no to an impulse buy or unnecessary subscription

• Turn down a social invite that interferes with your focus time

• Resist saying yes to new ideas until you finish current ones

• Say no to overcommitting in your calendar

It’s not about being difficult—it’s about being deliberate.

🔹 Day 7: Reflect + Reset

Ask:

• What felt different when I said “no” intentionally?

• What did I gain in time, energy, or clarity?

• What boundaries do I want to keep in place moving forward?

Bonus: Create a “No Response” script so it’s easier next time. (Example: “Thanks for thinking of me! I’m at capacity right now, so I’ll have to pass.”)

Millionaire Myth-Busting

“All Millionaires Had a Head Start”

🧨 Verdict: Myth — Most Built From Zero.

The Myth:
"Rich people were born rich."
"If you didn’t inherit wealth or have early advantages, it’s too late."
"Success is about luck and timing, not effort."

The Reality:
While some millionaires do inherit wealth, the majority are self-made. According to studies from Fidelity and CNBC, over 70% of millionaires didn’t inherit a dime. They started from average backgrounds—but made above-average choices for a long time.

What self-made millionaires have in common:

• They live below their means early on

• They invest early and consistently

• They take calculated risks others avoid

• They monetize skills instead of just clocking in

• They outlearn and outlast their peers

Real-World Examples:

• Howard Schultz (Starbucks) grew up in housing projects.

• Daymond John (FUBU, Shark Tank) started with a sewing machine in his mom’s house.

• Sara Blakely (Spanx) sold fax machines door-to-door.

• Grant Cardone was broke, addicted, and unemployed at 25. Multi-millionaire by 35.

These stories aren’t rare—they’re just not romanticized the way overnight success is.

This Week’s Reality Check:
It’s not where you start. It’s how long you’re willing to stay in the game, keep learning, and take uncomfortable action.

Final Thought

Saying “no” isn’t rejection—it’s direction.
Protect your focus like your future depends on it.
Because it does.

That’s A Wrap

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