Tristan’s 7+1: What I'm reading, watching, listening to, etc...

Taking a moment to look back before moving forward. Every idea, every conversation, every lesson learned, it’s all in here somewhere.

I don’t journal because I have to. I journal because I forget. I forget the wins. I forget the lessons. I forget what I was thinking six months ago that turned into something real.

Some of these notebooks aren’t organized. They’re not pretty. But they hold the stuff that matters, the messy thinking that eventually becomes clear action.

The best business decisions I’ve made didn’t come from a spreadsheet. They came from sitting with my thoughts long enough to actually hear them.

If you’re not writing things down, you’re trusting your memory more than it deserves.

Grab a notebook. Any notebook. Start today.

^{WHAT I’M EXCITED ABOUT}
Challenge for Purposeful Prospecting
This challenge is back and it’s even better this time around. We are running this through group coaching in A Brilliant Tribe starting today, and it goes on for 30 days. I’m confident more agents will succeed and set massive appointments through this updated format.

^{BOOK I’M READING}
The Art Thief 
I am currently reading this book by Michael Finkel. It’s a true story about Stephane Breitwieser, the most prolific art thief of all time, and it is a very fun and crazy story so far. It reads like a thriller but explores the psychology of obsession and ownership.

^{WHAT I’M WATCHING}
Why Are People Starting to Sound Like ChatGPT? 
I’m watching this newer TED Talk by Adam Aleksic. It’s a fascinating and inspirational look at how language is evolving with AI. He dives into how our tools shape the way we speak and think, which is crucial for anyone in communication and marketing to understand right now.

^{WHAT I’M LISTENING TO}
Simple Mindset Shifts That Transform Your Life 
I’m listening to The Mel Robbins Podcast featuring Dr. Alia Crum. This episode is incredible—it dives into the science of mindset and the "placebo effect" in everyday life. Dr. Crum explains how our beliefs about stress, food, and exercise physically change our body's response.

^{WHAT I JUST BOUGHT}
Uniball Pens 
I just bought a pack of these from Amazon. They aren't expensive, but they write perfectly. Sometimes you just need a reliable tool that doesn't skip when you're trying to capture a quick idea. Most of my notes are written with these pens now. 

^{ARTICLE I’M READING} 
The Ultimate Guide To Personal Growth In 2025
This is a powerful article I’m reading that was written recently. It breaks down actionable strategies for growth that go beyond just setting goals. It covers financial control, letting go of toxic relationships, and tapping into creativity to regain momentum.

^{WHAT TECH I’M TESTING OUT}
ChatGPT Image Generation 
I’m testing out the image generation features in ChatGPT. It’s competing very well against Gemini's Nano Banana model. The consistency and ability to iterate on the images through conversation is making it a strong contender for my daily workflow.

^{WHAT I’M WORKING ON}
Benjamin Franklin's 13 Virtues List
I am working on a document breaking down Benjamin Franklin's famous 13 Virtues. It’s a guide to tracking personal character growth—focusing on things like Temperance, Silence, and Order—to help build better habits week over week. If you want this just email me back and I’ll send it to you. [email protected].

Thank you for reading A Brilliant Tribe. 

Best regards,