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Daily Dose: Cash is King

 Here’s the truth: Cash flow solves a host of issues. Struggling with stress in your business? Cash flow can ease it. Facing tough decisions? Cash flow creates options. The more consistent your cash flow, the more freedom and flexibility you have to tackle challenges head-on. The key? Focus your time and energy on money-making, goal-relevant activities. It’s easy to get sidetracked by busy work, but true progress comes from actions that directly contribute to your bottom line. Today, ask yourself: Is what I’m doing right now driving cash flow or just filling time? Adjust accordingly, and watch the problems start to shrink. To your Momentum & Mastery, Spencer About Spencer Combs: Spencer Combs is a business leader and author of Momentum and Mastery: The Business Leader's Guide to Fastrack Unshakeable Profit, Productivity, and Purpose . With a passion for helping others transform their challenges into opportunities, Spencer offers unique insights through his events, coaching prog...

22 Years Later: How a Pole Saved My Life and Shaped My Purpose

Hey there, Spencer Uncensored fans! Spencer here, and today's episode has a twist. I'm not in my usual setup; I'm actually on the move, and there's a story I've been itching to share with you.
So, rewind 22 years and two months ago. Picture this: I wake up in the back of an ambulance. Yeah, not the best way to start a day, right? That day, that moment, it's etched in my memory for a reason.

Let me take you back to Lexington, South Carolina, where something incredible happened. There's this pole, unassuming to most, but to me, it's a beacon of life. I'm standing here today because of it.
I was driving down Highway 1, completely unconscious, and ended up meeting this pole head-on. Crazy, right? But here's the wild part: that collision, as frightening as it sounds, might just be the reason I'm here chatting with you.

My car, a Pontiac Grand something-or-other, took the hit like a champ. Engine and transmission split, and all I walked away with were broken bones and a banged-up face. Considering the circumstances, I'd call that a miracle.

Now, this isn't just a story about a close call. It's about gratitude, purpose, and the moments that redefine our lives. Every year, on October 1st, I celebrate life. It's a reminder that there's a purpose to my existence—a reason I'm still here.

And hey, I bet some of you have your own "close call" stories. Those moments when life took a turn, and you walked away with a newfound perspective. They're like signposts, showing us how far we've come.

Thanksgiving's around the corner, and it got me thinking. Instead of the usual chatter about the history of the holiday, here I am, miles away from a pivotal moment that shaped me. Sometimes, the most meaningful stories are the ones closest to home.

As I head back from a trip with my daughters, I wanted to share this with you. Life's a series of peaks and valleys, and recognizing those lows is what makes those highs so much sweeter.

So, to all of you tuning in, have an incredible Thanksgiving week. Cherish those moments, big or small, that remind you of the beauty of life. I'll catch you next time, maybe back in my regular spot, but until then, take care and remember the story of that pole in Lexington. It's a reminder that every moment counts.

Thanks for joining me, and as always, stay safe, stay grateful, and keep moving forward. Bye for now!

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