V#029 EDITION ~ July 21th, 2025 

🧩 Riddle Me This

I can build your trust or break your delivery. I tell Google who you are and help others find you clearly. What am I?⬅️

Answer at the bottom of newsletter

Alright, let me share one of my favorite little secrets I’ve been using for years…I bribe the universe.

Not with chocolate or money (although who knows, maybe that works too 😄).

I bribe it with perspective.

Anytime I’m working toward something — launching a new project, setting a goal, waiting on an opportunity — I always say:

“This or something better.”

It’s kind of my magic phrase.
I say it in my head. I write it in my journal. I scribble it in my planner and on post-it notes. It’s everywhere.

Why?

Because it reminds me to ask for what I want without being attached to the outcome.

✨ I want this goal.
✨ But if there’s something better lined up for me — I’ll gladly take that instead.

It’s a subtle shift that makes a huge difference.

Instead of gripping too tightly, this practice opens up space for even better things to flow in.

And it’s a powerful tool in business too.

You put the offer out…
You pitch the client…
You set the goal…
And then? You release it.

“This, or something better.”

It’s not just wishful thinking — it’s a way to trust that you’re on the right track no matter the outcome.

The full quote I often use is this:

“This, or something better, now manifests for me in totally satisfying and harmonious ways, for the highest good of all concerned.”

 

Give it a try this week. Whisper it to yourself after sending an email, before a Zoom call, or when dreaming about the next big thing.

It might just change how you show up — and what shows up for you.

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Now that the Self Made Success newsletter has its very own domain (smsnl.com), I’ve been doing a few behind-the-scenes things to help it build a stronger foundation — especially with deliverability and search rankings.

And that’s when I remembered an old favorite tool that every website owner should be using…

Google Search Console.

This little gem helps you verify your website ownership — which is a big deal when it comes to:

✅ Strengthening your domain’s reputation
✅ Improving visibility in search results
✅ Getting insights on how Google sees your content
✅ Fixing crawling/indexing issues
✅ And making sure everything is running smoothly behind the scenes

All you have to do is go to:
👉 Google Search Console

Then follow the steps to verify your site (you’ll either add a TXT record to your DNS or upload a small file — easy stuff).

Why does this matter?

Because when Google trusts your site, your content shows up more, your emails land better, and your site builds authority faster.

Whether you’re building a niche site, running your own newsletter, or just starting to dabble with online business — Google Search Console is a must-use tool.

And if you're like me and forgot about it for a while… let this be your friendly nudge. 😉

Get verified and let the bots (and your biz) work smarter, not harder.

Did you already take the quick 2-minute Self Made Success survey?

If so — thank you! 🙌
If not — here’s your reminder.

🎯 Take the 2-minute survey here

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

Sometimes the smallest shift in how we think about things leads to the biggest breakthroughs in how we show up.

Whether it's detaching from outcomes with grace or tightening up your systems behind the scenes, you're building real momentum — even when it doesn't feel like it.

Keep showing up. Keep trusting the process.

And when in doubt, repeat after me: This or something better.

Until next week.....
xo,

Lane Evans

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Answer to Riddle: 

Answer: Google Search Console