Just thought I’d share this as a reminder of what I’ve learned from participating in the SSI method finance class: - Portfolio diversification is a key to long-term investment success. (This is important to me because it helps to protect my principal) - A well-diversified portfolio includes a mix of stocks, bonds, and potentially, alternative investments across various sectors, company sizes, and geographic regions.(I must do this because I don’t like talking financial losses) - The right asset allocation depends on your individual risk tolerance, time horizon, and financial goals.(This helps me to make my decisions based on my goals instead of just focusing on numbers) - Mutual funds and ETFs (exchange-traded funds) offer ways to achieve the benefits of portfolio diversification.(As a beginner investor I find this to be the best approach for me) - Regular portfolio rebalancing is crucial to maintaining a diversified portfolio over time.(When I get to this point I’ll have some understanding of what to do because I’ll have some experience on my side) Like Joe Robinson always say in the SSI method we have to focus on our Investment strategy.

We’ve created a visual badge for our new community mantra—a shield that represents identity, agency, and forward movement. It carries these words: I am the boss of money. I move with purpose. I build the life I deserve. This isn’t just design—it’s about how this feels to you.Does it resonate? Does it reflect who you’re becoming? Take a second to vote in the poll and, if you’re moved, drop a comment about what this mantra (or the shield itself) stirs in you. Your voice helps shape this community.

Over the last two weeks, something inside me has shifted in a real way. I feel clearer. More focused. More grounded. More confident. More determined to live fully and to serve justice-impacted people with intention and depth—not just hustle and urgency. That shift came from three simple but powerful realizations: 1. I finally named something incarceration left behind. On a subconscious level, I’ve been living like I’m “behind.” Like I lost time—and now I have to move fast to catch up. That belief showed up as juggling too many projects, chasing every new idea, and rarely finishing things cleanly. Not because I lacked discipline—but because I felt like time was always running out. Naming that changed everything. 2. I stopped multitasking and started choosing “one thing.” Each day now, I ask: What is the one thing that actually matters today? I still get other things done—but by anchoring myself in one meaningful task, I move with clarity instead of chaos. Ironically, I’m getting more done by doing less at a time. 3. I claimed my space.I started treating my home office like an office. No clothes on the chair. No working from the futon. I sit at my desk. I show up for myself. That physical shift created a mental one. These three changes—awareness, focus, and intention—have altered how I move through my days. I’m sharing this because many of us carry invisible clocks from our past. We rush. We scatter. We feel behind. But freedom isn’t about moving faster. It’s about moving on purpose. This community is about that kind of freedom. One step. One choice. One day at a time. We’re not catching up.We’re building forward.

On this Christmas Day, I want to take a moment to wish each of you peace, rest, and moments of genuine connection — however you choose to spend today. As we approach the close of the year, I hope you’re giving yourself credit for how far you’ve come. Growth isn’t always loud or visible, but it’s real — especially when you’re choosing to think, live, and move differently. Looking ahead to 2026, my wish for you is simple and sincere: - continued health - clarity in your goals - steady progress - and the confidence to keep building, one intentional step at a time Thank you for being part of this community and for showing up — for yourself and for others. I’m excited about what we’ll continue to build together in the year ahead. Wishing you and your loved ones happy holidays and a strong start to 2026. — Joe

Quick clarification for anyone wondering how to access the Think Outside the Cell Community. You do not need the Skool app to be here. You can access the community in two easy ways: 1. Through your web browser (Chrome, Safari, etc.) on your phone, tablet, or computer. 2. Through the Skool mobile app if you prefer using an app. Both options give you full access to the community. The app is optional, not required. If you don’t want another app on your phone, simply use your browser and bookmark the page or save the link. If you like app notifications and quick access, the app may be helpful. Choose what works best for you. The goal is to make participation easy — not complicated. If you have questions or need help getting set up, just ask.