V#034 EDITION ~ September 1st, 2025 

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Today we celebrate Labor Day - a holiday that often gets overlooked as just a long weekend, barbecues, or one last trip to the lake before fall kicks in.

But when you look closer, Labor Day was created to honor the contributions of everyday workers who built industries, towns, and communities from the ground up. It’s about recognizing effort, resilience, and the idea that progress doesn’t come from one person’s brilliance, but from steady hands showing up day after day.

And that got me thinking about business.

Building a business - whether it’s an online venture, a local newsletter, or an affiliate brand - is a lot like the labor movement. It’s not glamorous in the beginning. It’s small tasks repeated consistently. It’s learning as you go. It’s showing up, even when no one seems to notice.

But over time, that labor compounds.

👉 The late nights writing your first emails.
👉 The quiet mornings testing new tools.
👉 The steady push to build your audience, one subscriber at a time.

It all adds up. And just like Labor Day honors those who laid the foundation for what we enjoy today, your future business will be built on the consistent effort you’re putting in right now.

So here’s my encouragement this Labor Day:
Celebrate the work you’ve already put in. Recognize the “small” labor that no one else sees. Because that’s the foundation your bigger wins will be built on.

“This, or something better.” The effort is never wasted.

I stumbled across something this past week that I had no idea existed - and if you’re using Windows 10 or 11, this little shortcut might save you the same time and frustration it just saved me.

It’s called God Mode.

Now, don’t worry - it’s not complicated, and it doesn’t require any technical skills. Think of it as a master control panel that puts dozens of useful tools and settings into one place. No more digging through menus or clicking endlessly trying to find what you need.

Here’s how to set it up:

1. Right-click on your desktop and create a New > Folder.

2. Rename the folder exactly like this:
   GodMode.{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C}

3. Hit enter.

That’s it! The folder will instantly transform into a new icon. When you click it, you’ll have one-click access to a huge list of functions that normally take several steps to reach.

For me, this has already cut out a lot of unnecessary clicks and hunting through submenus. If you’re on Windows, give it a try. And if you’re on Mac… well, you can skip this one and just smile knowing we Windows folks finally got a good hack.

🧩 Riddle Me This

The more of me you celebrate, the stronger you become.
I’m built step by step, never all at once.
What am I?⬅️

Answer at the bottom of newsletter

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No need to overthink it. Just honest answers from someone who’s ready to grow (you).

Labor Day is a reminder that real progress comes from steady effort, not rushing to the finish line. Whether it’s honoring the work of past generations or finding shortcuts that save us time today, the theme is the same: small steps compound into big results.

This week, take pride in the work you’ve done, and look for the little hacks that make your journey smoother. Both matter.

Here’s to honoring your labor and working smarter, not harder

Until next week.....
xo,

Lane Evans

P.S. Have questions or need guidance?  Join us in the community and share—I love to learning about your journey!😊

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WEEKLY DIGEST
LAST WEEK IN THE SELF MADE SUCCESS COMMUNITY 

Happy Monday Everyone! Here’s The Self Made Success weekly digest for the week of August 31st.  [Join the conversation here.]

“Consistency turns ordinary effort into extraordinary outcomes.”😊

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If you know someone who could use a little extra motivation, please feel free to share—because friends don’t let friends miss out on greatness! 😉

Answer to Riddle: 

Answer: Progress