CFA® CONFIDENTIAL

Unbiased commentary on the mental marathon that is the #CFAexam. By: @gregorycampion

[Greg Campion @gregorycampion]

5 Lessons from Peloton instructor @Denis__Morton:

1. When opportunity arises, grab it

• After finding yoga and doing it daily for 16 months...
• Denis had the opportunity to become an instructor
• But there was just one catch...

[Greg Campion @gregorycampion]

.@DickieBush is a master of systems.

He's used them to build:

• A 300k Twitter following
• A digital business that’s taught 6k+ to write online

But the systems he uses to manage his own:

• Sleep
• Fitness
• & Nutrition

are even more impressive.

Here's his playbook:

[Greg Campion @gregorycampion]

Planning an entire year of goals seems intimidating at first.

But in reality, getting it out of your head and onto paper can set your mind at ease.

All you have to do now is execute.

Shared my plan + Google Sheet framework here:

https://t.co/a5UrBuhRdB

[Greg Campion @gregorycampion]

Appreciate all the love for my newsletter lately!

The last 5 issues are below in case you missed them:

[Greg Campion @gregorycampion]

For the first time this week, I had a thread go legit viral.

The topic: My 31-day push-up streak.

It got:

• ~4200 likes
• ~400 retweets
• ~142 comments

And took my Twitter followers from ~3800 -> ~6500

Kind of crazy.

Here are 7 things I learned from the experience:

[Greg Campion @gregorycampion]

There is nothing better than losing yourself in beautiful storytelling.

And sometimes reality is more exciting than fiction.

15 NON-FICTION BOOKS with stories so good you'll be amazed that they're actually true:

[Greg Campion @gregorycampion]

3 questions to consider before you dive into those Monday morning emails:

• What is ONE TASK I can accomplish that will make this week a success?

• What is ONE CONVERSATION I can have that may make this week transformational?

• What is ONE ACTION I’ve been putting off?

[Greg Campion @gregorycampion]

For @TMitrosilis, success is the by-product of a winning mindset.

He should know.

He's:

• Played D1 baseball @GoHeels
• Trained w/ Navy SEALS
• Helped grow a start-up from 15 to 150 people
• Grown his Twitter following from 2k to 28k in 3 months

His mindset playbook:

[Greg Campion @gregorycampion]

I love asking top performers about the HABITS and ROUTINES that underpin their success.

Below is what I've learned from:

• @jspujji
• @KatColeATL
• @girdley
• @dklineii
• @BiggestComeback
• @jbonhotal
• @NathalieRach

Who should I interview next?

[Greg Campion @gregorycampion]

👋I'm @gregorycampion

• I'm on a mission to uncover the habits, routines & practices of top performers

• I interview incredible people like @KatColeATL @dklineii & @girdley on the Intentional Wisdom podcast

• I summarize what I learn in my newsletter & threads

My best👇

[Greg Campion @gregorycampion]

We're all strapped for time.

So how does @girdley have the time (and energy) to:

• Oversee 9 businesses from software to coffee
• Kick a$$ at Crossfit 5 days/week
• Grow his Twitter following to >95k
• Make relentless Chili's jokes?

I asked him. Here's what I learned.👇

[Greg Campion @gregorycampion]

I've spent 20+ years working for top companies in the world of finance.

Along the way, I've made nearly every mistake in the book.

Some cost me thousands and maybe even millions of dollars.

If I could speak to my 22-year-old self, here's the advice I'd give.
🧵

[Greg Campion @gregorycampion]

10 Promises from a Leader (my version):

1/ I will have your back when things outside of work are tough.

- Childcare emergencies
- Sickness
- And things that are absolutely none of my business

Work is important. But family comes first. We'll live that every day.

[Greg Campion @gregorycampion]

In 3rd grade, @jbonhotal wrote a letter to his future self:

"I will be the starting point guard for the Chicago Bulls."

Less than 15 years later, he found himself in the team photo alongside All-Stars like @drose.

But that was just the beginning. Up for a story? 👇

[Greg Campion @gregorycampion]

For your long weekend travels...

Here are 7 incredible conversations (I'm only slightly biased) from the Intentional Wisdom podcast:

1/ @BiggestComeback
2/ @dklineii
3/ @MacLackey
4/ @amirhhz
5/ @Jon_Finkel
6/ @NathalieRach
7/ @KatColeATL

Details👇

[Greg Campion @gregorycampion]

I've managed high-performing teams in pressure-filled environments for 20+ years.

Here are 5 simple actions that help me when I'm overwhelmed.

[CFA Institute @CFAinstitute]

How do you respond after facing failure? In his pursuit of the CFA® charter, Greg Campion, CFA ran into many challenges including failing the exam, but now he writes the book on the process. 🎧 Hear Greg's story: https://t.co/2jdxDgL7t4

#mycharterstory

[Greg Campion @gregorycampion]

The latest episode of Intentional Wisdom is here!

My guest is @amirhhz and I'm so grateful he shared such honest wisdom on:

• Finding purpose
• Creating a personal manifesto to live by
• And allowing yourself grace when you fail

Available now: https://t.co/giY6EPpJJH

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The education gap for new managers - Ep.2 - Dave Kline https://t.co/ROjL6vlbZ6

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Congrats to everyone getting good news on #cfaexam results!

And for those who didn’t get news, here’s a short piece on failure from @gregorycampion that may resonate with you.

https://t.co/PjT5CXOYav