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Every kind word you share can become a lifeline to someone who’s questioning their own worth. 

How often do we stop to truly see the good in others around us? In a world that’s all too quick to pick apart every shortcoming (especially on social), what if we chose, instead, to amplify someone’s strengths?

We all carry insecurities, private battles, and hidden challenges, but words of encouragement can shine through that darkness like a beacon. Imagine the hope you ignite when you highlight the best in those you love, work with, or even just happen to meet.

Your affirmation might be the gentle push they need to keep going. As we come together here, let’s commit to magnifying each other’s unique gifts, talents, and passions. When we do this, we create a culture of trust, respect, and genuine connection. It’s not about ignoring weakness, but about helping each other rise above it.

Be that person today—the one who chooses kindness, who sees possibility where others see flaws, and who reminds someone that they are valued, capable, and so very worthy.

WHAT I’M EXCITED ABOUT

The Secret to the S-Corp As A Real Estate Agent.  In this comprehensive session, you’ll discover how to effectively split income between salary and distributions to minimize tax liabilities, leverage retirement plans like Solo 401(k)s for substantial tax-deferred growth, and implement robust corporate records to safeguard your business. Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your wealth-building strategies and gain a competitive edge in the real estate industry.

BOOK I’M READING

What To Say When You Talk To Yourself. I picked up this book over the weekend and I wish I would have read this earlier in my life. GREAT book so far, and one of my friends recommended it to me and I’m glad he did. 

WHAT I’M WATCHING

How to live your life at full power. Graham Weaver, Lecturer at Stanford Graduate School of Business and Founder of Alpine Investors, shares the three most important principles for living a full life as part of the GSB 2024 Last Lecture Series 

WHAT I’M LISTENING TO

Your Daily Real Estate Podcast. I’ve been going over this podcast to see how we can level it up. People already love it, but we want to make it even better. Check it out and let me know what you think after you listen to it.

WHAT I JUST BOUGHT

Luddite Daily Planner. This is my new favorite notebook. It’s so easy to use and super cheap. I write out my week even though I have my calendar digitally ready to go.

ARTICLE I’M READING

3 Ways to Make Sure High Performers Feel Valued. Many leaders use their limited attention to develop underperformers or to try to reengage disengaged employees. As a result, they can unintentionally overlook high-performing employees. Studies show many high performers leave because they feel unnoticed and undervalued. There’s a word for the experience of feeling unseen and undervalued: Psychologists call it “anti-mattering.” When people experience anti-mattering, they withdraw, languish, and often leave. On the other hand,mattering is the experience of feeling significant to those around you, which comes from feeling valued and adding value. Experiencing mattering drives well-being, engagement, and performance. Research shows the experience of mattering happens through everyday interactions with leaders, not through programs or perks. There are three primary ways to optimize interactions so high performers see how they matter: notice them, affirm them, show them how they’re needed.

WHAT TECH I’M TESTING OUT

Make.com it’s been awesome, if you haven’t heard about it, let me explain. Make allows you to visually create, build, and automate without limits. Replaces: Zapier. Workato

WHAT I’M WORKING ON

Tristan’s Top 10 Books. I wrote this out on and then saved a picture to my phone because I keep getting asked what are my favorite books. If you want this simple list please text me to (310) 356-3715.

Thank you for reading A Brilliant Tribe.

Best regards,

Tristan Ahumada
CEO | Lab Coat Agents
Co-Founder | A Brilliant Tribe
Realtor and International Speaker
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