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Elevate Letter #43: The "No Complaining" Rule 🤐

PLUS: A Quote I am living, 9 Underrated books, How to Succeed & A visual reminder

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The "No Complaining" Rule 🤐

A rule that helps everyone feel better

Arnold Schwarzenegger (he’s a really strong guy!) has a simple rule:

I have a rule: no complaining about a situation unless you’re prepared to do something to make it better. If you see a problem and you don’t come to the table with a potential solution, I don’t want to hear your whining about how bad it is. It couldn’t be that bad if it hasn’t motivated you to try to fix it.

Arnold Schwarzenegger

Don’t complain unless you’re going to try to fix it.

If something is wrong, and you don’t want to help make it better, then maybe don’t complain about it.

Because if you really cared, you’d try to do something, right?

That made me think a lot.

Has whining ever actually fixed anything? Not really. It just makes us feel yucky all over again.

So here’s a better idea:

  • If you can fix the problem—go fix it!

  • If you can’t fix it—let it go and move on.

So the next time something bugs you, ask yourself:

  • Can I do something about it?

  • Or should I let it go like a balloon in the sky?

Complaining just keeps us stuck.

But doing something—or choosing to stop worrying—helps us feel strong and free.

How to Succeed If You’re Ambitious but Lazy - Iman Gadzhi 🎥

Let’s be honest:

You want cool stuff in life.

But working all day and night? No thanks!

Good news—you don’t have to.

You just have to choose a smarter way.

Iman Gadzhi said something smart: It's not about working harder. It's about picking the right vehicle.

1. Most People Are Walking. You Could Be Flying

You can sprint in the wrong direction for years and get nowhere. Or you can choose a vehicle that does the work with you.

Digital products. Low effort. High leverage. That's what helped Iman go from stuck to scaling—fast.

And once you see it, you can't unsee it.

2. You’re Already Ahead—Most People Have No Clue

The online world feels crowded. But in reality? Millions of people still have no idea what’s possible.

No clue you can build something real with just Wi-Fi and a bit of skill. If you’re even aware of AI, newsletters, or info products—you’ve got an edge. Use it. Don’t waste it.

3. Working Super Hard Isn’t Always Smart

People work harder than most entrepreneurs and still struggle to pay rent. They’re not lazy. They’re just stuck in the wrong game.

Grinding without leverage is just burning energy. The internet glorifies hustle. But hustle without direction? Useless.

Optimize. Don’t idolize the grind.

4. The Timing Is Ridiculous Right Now

10 years ago, making money online was hard. Today? Plug-and-play.

You’ve got AI. Digital platforms. Global reach. It’s the most level playing field in history.

Even Iman admits: timing was a huge part of his rise. And right now, that same window is wide open.

5. What Do You Actually Want?

Not everyone wants millions. Some people just want freedom. Time to think. Space to breathe. Money that makes life easier.

Success doesn’t have to mean extremes. A few extra thousand a month can change everything.

So ask yourself: What’s the destination? Then pick the vehicle that gets you there—not someone else.

Here’s the secret:

You don’t have to walk. You don’t have to run.

You can fly. But first—you have to pick the plane.

A quote I'm living by in 2025 😄

“We regret the things we don’t do more than the things we do.”

I think about this constantly.

Cliché? Sure.

True? Every damn time.

  • We hold back.

  • We hesitate.

  • We let fear and doubt steer the wheel.

And then one day, we look up and realize—we never even tried.

Here’s what I’m doing instead:

Picture this (yeah, it’s morbid): You’re on your deathbed. What didn’t you do that’s eating you alive?

  • Didn’t move to Spain.

  • Didn’t write the book.

  • Didn’t ask them out.

  • Didn’t build the business.

  • Didn’t run the damn marathon.

My rule now?

Knock at least one of those off the list. Every year.

That’s it.

No overthinking. No waiting for the “right time.”

Because one day, the chance won’t come back.

And I’d rather live with a few stumbles than a lifetime of what ifs.

9 underrated books that will change how you see the world- Video from Mark Manson 📚

Yay! Books!

Books are awesome, right?

But sometimes, people always talk about the same books again and again. (Yes, we know “Atomic Habits” is cool!)

This time, it’s different.

Mark Manson made a video where he shares 9 special books that most people don’t know—but they can really make you think in new ways.

One of them is called The Lessons of History by Will and Ariel Durant. I got that one because it sounded super interesting!

If you like learning cool stuff and seeing the world in a new way, check this out.

A Special Reminder You Need 🫴

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P.S. : If you haven’t read our previous Elevate Letter editions here they are 😀

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