2 Sugars, No Sleep

2 Sugars, No Sleep

By Malik MbayeBusiness
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2 Sugars, No Sleep episodes

  • Mindset for Digital Innovators and Creators: Everything You Need is Within You
    Closing remarks for the UN keynote. Often when we introduce people to new concepts they immediately jump to all the ways it won’t work.
    But I wanted to remind us all that everything we need is already within us.
    You’re standing in your own field of diamonds. Just like the Persian farmer, Ali, who sold everything he had looking for something he had all along.
    You are the future. You are the variable. You are the multiplier.
    It’s that simple. But remember, it’s not going to be easy. However long you think it’s gonna take to get to where you want to go, it’ll probably take 10x longer than you think.
    So it’s important to find a process you fall in love with. Not a goal or outcome. Because getting to the top of the mountain will few like an unending endeavor.
    But such is life. We each have our path. The Creator doesn’t give us more than we can handle.
    In those hard times. Just hold on. Go a little harder. Meditate. Take a break. Know when to push harder and when to pull back.
    If it’s been done before, that means you can do it.
    Young Motiv8 believes in you.
    Own your power.
    Give back.
    Leave no stone unturned.
    Black Lotus Out.
    14 min
  • Keynote from United Nations, JA Youth Dialogue on Education & Innovation: Ensuring inclusivity in the era of COVID-19
    The Digital Innovators Playbook: I was invited by the UN of Jamaica to give a speech on education and innovation in a post COVID world.
    The content starts a few minutes in. The core message was simple. But don’t let that fool you.
    You must first understand that we are living in a new world. The old rules no longer apply. With digital there is a new playbook. Many parents don’t understand. Being a creator is a legitimate career that can be as lucrative as you want it to be or as low lift as you want it to be.
    This new world means you must become an autodidact, like @abrahamneitarob says. This means your education is your responsibility. You must teach yourself.
    You must develop an insatiable curiosity and become a life long learner. The rate of innovation is so fast that if you’re not constantly pushing your own limits, you will be left behind.
    The best way is to have something that pulls you. Not something you have to push yourself to do.
    Then you must become a creator. Don’t be scared. I didn’t say “artist” but you must be an active citizen online.
    Creating doesn’t have to be hard. Just share or repost what you wish you knew yesterday. Creating allows you to connect with your inner authentic self. It allows you to create artifacts that get you closer to your goals. And it allows you to help the people coming up after you.
    From there don’t worry about the vanity stuff. Likes and comments don’t matter as much as you think. It’s about getting your message out there and in front of the right people.
    If they don’t know you, they can’t flow you.
    People need to know who you are, what you stand for, and what you can do.
    This is a prerequisite to attracting opportunities online.
    Don’t worry about followers either. I’ve never had more than 2-3k followers on my personal social. But I’ve generated well over 6 figures in revenue with almost all organic content marketing.
    I know people who have audiences that are 10x-30x larger than mine but haven’t been able to do anything.
    To keep it simple. Find a process you can obsess over. Then start now and share the journey.
    You’re building an asset. Brand is digital real estate. It can pay you handsomely.
    Start now. You got it
    Episode Log:
    Why we are all creators and why you should create to: learn, grow, and give back: ~20:00
    Why you shouldn’t worry about vanity metrics like likes/followers. Focus on getting your message in front of the right people: ~23:00
    How law of attraction can work for you in the digital world: ~27:00
    Conclusion and wrap up: ~30:00
    Moderator comments and wrap up: ~31:00
    Q&A with recommendations for individuals and Jamaican government/policy makers: ~35:00
    48 min
  • How to Level Up in Your Career by Adding Value and Keeping a Paper Trail of Impact
    This is a great episode featuring Connor who talks about why he feels like he should be getting paid more. This episode is an excerpt from our inner circle mastermind group. We were wrapping up the personal finance course and we were talking about the importance of adding value and how he can transform your career. This episode is special because a lot of us are sometimes scared that we are not getting paid what we’re worth even though we are working hard. However this episode reminds us that it is actually the norm to be underpaid but when you understand the importance of creating an impact and keeping a paper trail you allow yourself to rapidly increase your income because you now have proof of concept and proof of work. This simple concept of keeping a paper trail and documenting your impact seems like it is tedious but when you realize how important it is when you are jobhunting or preparing to pivot into a new job you will realize how transformational the simple practice can be. If you are going through a tough time in your career where you feel like you are being undervalued don’t worry because as long as you are keeping a record of all of the value you are creating you can use this experience to pivot into a new job or opportunity whenever you are ready. When you start to understand that you work for yourself before you work for your company your whole mindset changes because everything that you’re doing is now an investment into yourself and not wasted on a job. When you understand that nothing is ever wasted you allow yourself to begin leveling up. However if you do not have a paper trail you do not allow yourself to actually reap the benefits of your work because there is no history of your impact, so it’s basically like you did nothing the entire time. That’s what happens when you don’t keep track of your work. Which is why the resume impact secrets method is so powerful. Tune in to hear more about how you can add value, change your mindset, and level up by keeping a trail. Shout out to @_cunnuh and @mr_arday BIG POWER RANGER ENERGY. If you’re interested in joining the inner circle you can sign up here: www.bit.ly/ultimatecareerkit
    20 min
  • 3 Tricks To Jumpstart Your Resume Writing (References, Bullet Structure, and Measurement)

    Once you've brainstormed all your content, it's time to get down to brass tax. There are 3 things I'm always mindful of when it's time to write.

    1. Never start from scratch

    In most cases, no matter what job you want there's always a reference you can look to. At the very least, there are people who work at that company in that role you can look to as an example. So instead of trying to come up with your resume yourself, take time to understand

    The Job description and everything they're looking for (Read it until you know it by heart)

    The general standard for resumes in that industry. You can find this through a quick Job Hero search. And how REAL HIRES are talking about their role.

    You can easily find all of this info by searching on Google and spying on people's Linkedin pages. I love using the 3rd tactic bc it shows you what a successful example looks like. Once you have that, you know how to talk about your role and what to emphasize. You'll also start identifying key themes across all those different sources in terms of vocabulary, key responsibilities, and required skills.

    2. The bullet formula is your foundation

    From there, you can move on to actually crafting the Bullet. Start with a very strong action verb that captures the essence of your role. Then describe the core of what you did/how you did, then quantify.

    Simple.

    If you're stumped on what words to actually use, check out this list of 180 powerful action verbs broken down by project type. I've been using this as a resource for years and I still love it.

    3. Quantify EVERYTHING

    Then when it comes down to Quantification, this is where most people check out. They always forget to quantify. The two biggest reasons are:

    • They don't remember the exact impact they achieved
    • They don't know how to actually get to a number

      • If you don't remember the impact you achieved. ITS OK TO ESTIMATE. Don't kill yourself about it lol. What's important is that the ESTIMATE is REASONABLE. It should fall within some standard deviation where you don't feel like you're BSing when you're giving it out. As long as it's reasonable, you're good. Feel free to round up or down on a case by case basis.

      To get to the number, you really just have to go through a funnel. Start at the most macro level and continually refine until you get to the number you need.

      Anytime you say you did something, you should ask yourself:

      • How much?
      • How many?
      • What was the before and after?

        • Start with what you know, and then make logical assumptions for what you don't know. It will feel like a brain teaser exercise, but that's normal.

        It's all a part of the process.

        But this is pretty much it when it comes to the actual writing of the resume.

        Keep those 3 secrets in your back pocket and you'll rise above the rest.

        In the next post, we'll go through a couple REAL examples that got REAL results. We have a Creative Professional, a Chocolate Salesman, and a Construction Manager.

        It'll be fun! Lol get ready

        19 min
      • Affirmations for Success, Self Confidence, Focus, and Achieving Your Dreams

        Another one of my favorite affirmation tracks


        Full disclosure, I didn't create this content. All credits go to VYBO.

        As always, listen to affirmations for 30 days or more to maximize the benefits

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        1 hr 1 min
      • Overcoming Resume Writer's Block: How to Brainstorm Content

        We all know we should do it, but we hold off until later.


        Later turns into someday. Which isn't on the calendar last I checked.

        #ResumeWriting can be daunting because you don't know where to start. There's so much that you do on a daily basis that it's tough to keep track of it all.

        That's how I felt until I discovered a simple hack: WWHI --- What, Why, How, Impact. If you keep track of those 4 things, you'll never worry about a #resume, #casestudy, or #performancereview ever again.

        If you watch till the end, you'll see how it all comes together in a live example where I use that same framework to tackle an impromptu interview question on the spot.

        If you master this, your resume and interviewing skills will be unbeatable. But you can't just jump to the finished product.

        It's a reflective process and it will require you to sit down and think.

        But to make it easier for you, I created a custom project tracker so you never forget past accomplishments.

        Once you have this, you'll have all the puzzle pieces for a killer resume.

        All that's left is putting it all together.

        And in the next post, we'll go through 3 secrets you can use to turn your resume into a Golden Ticket.

        #ResumeImpactSecrets #2SugarsNoSleep #TheInnerCircle

        Get the full workshop at www.UltimateResume.Me

        24 min
      • The First Principles of Impact Resume Writing: What it Means and Why it Matters

        At Google I learned the avg recruiter only spends 6 seconds looking at your resume.


        After coaching 100+ students over the last 4 years, the biggest thing that's always missing is a clear articulation of impact.

        Many give vague descriptions of their responsibilities without showing why anybody should care. That defeats the whole point of the resume 🥴🥴

        "Impact" comes down to:

        1) What you did (specific role/contributions/deliverables)
        2) How you did it (skills leveraged, process observed)
        3) Why it matters (Results, recognition, outcomes, significance)

        If you do those 3 things, you're cookin with grease 😛

        Although simple, it takes time to craft your story and brand.

        In 6 seconds, recruiters are looking for indicators to qualify you.

        Everything from format, type, to verbiage impacts their perception.

        So where do you start? In the next post we'll do a deep dive on how to brainstorm your resume content. You'll get:

        ✅ 4 things to do to make your recruiter's life easier
        ✅ The most common types of resume bullet types
        ✅ A custom template to track your projects and remember key accomplishments
        ✅ BONUS: Live example of me applying these concepts as I answer the infamous "Tell me about yourself" question

        For the full workshop and slides checkout www.UltimateResume.Me

        9 min
      • The Good Life Affirmations for Success, Fulfillment, Happiness, Inner Peace (Listen Daily)

        Another one of my favorite affirmation tracks from VYBO. This one focuses on feelings of joy, peace, and abundance. So not just affirmations about accruing wealth but affirmations about being your best self, being at peace, and tapping into a deep sense of joy.


        Full disclosure, I didn't create this content. I just found it and wanted to share with the community. All credits go to VYBO.

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        Youtube VId 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8hVUaVnZkk&ab_channel=VYBO

        1 hr 3 min
      • How I Went From 1.5 Years of Rejection to Landing Dream Job By Tweaking Resume

        There's a big difference between having a #resume....


        And having a resume that creates #opportunities for you.

        That's why the workshop I led with Yielding Accomplished African Women meant so much to me because I know what it's like to be on both sides of the fence.

        I remember waking up at the crack of dawn every morning, scrolling like a zombie on job boards until my eyes hurt.

        I wrote so many applications. Each time hoping -- "this is the one"

        Everything felt like a shot in the dark. The recruiters didn't give me feedback no matter how many times I asked.

        So if you're going through a tough time in your job search right now, ITS NOT YOUR FAULT. Building your professional brand is tough.

        There are a lot of gatekeepers and hidden rules.

        I was lucky to have a community of people who took time to coach me, guide me, give me feedback, and help me understand the secrets to success.

        That's why we created the Inner Circle to pay it forward. A group for people early in their careers to connect as they pursue a better career, business, financial foundation, and future.

        For starters, we'll be releasing our Resume Impact Secrets workshop for free. Tune into the next post for a refresher on the first principles of showing impact and why it matters.

        If you're interested in joining the circle, let's connect: www.bit.ly/join-theclub

        10 min
      • Millionaire Money Affirmations to Attract Success, Wealth, and Prosperity (Listen Daily)

        Millionaire money affirmations to attract success, wealth & prosperity. Program your mind to get rich with these money affirmations combined with luxury visuals so you can vibe & visualize the success you want to attract in your life.


        All credit for this goes to VYBO. If you like their content, check out their channel. These are some of my all time fav affirmations tracks. The voice actor and music combination is insane.

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        1 hr 3 min

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