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😱 ANDY REACTS

UFC and WWE: The Ultimate Bodyslam Bonanza - Endeavor Group Grabs the Spandex Supremacy!

Ladies and gentlemen, let me tell you, I just heard the news that Endeavor Group, the parent company of UFC, is about to buy WWE. And I couldn't help but chuckle! It's like they're trying to create the ultimate fighting entertainment empire! Or maybe it's just a ploy to finally determine whether a body slam is more effective than a roundhouse kick.

Now, this news broke on the second day of WrestleMania, WWE's biggest event. What a coincidence, huh? It's like proposing to someone on their birthday - sure, the gesture is nice, but you've also made it impossible to ever forget the anniversary. Talk about high stakes!

But seriously, as someone in sales and marketing, I can't help but think about the endless cross-promotional possibilities. Imagine the taglines: "UFC vs. WWE: When Muscles Collide," or "The Ultimate Smackdown: Where Lycra Meets Leather." I'm telling you, the spandex industry is about to have a field day!

You know, this whole situation reminds me of the time I tried to sell a combo pack of energy drinks and protein bars at the gym. I thought I was a genius, combining the ultimate workout fuel. But then I realized people were just using energy drinks to stay awake during their favorite soap operas and the protein bars as an excuse to skip breakfast. It's like they say, you can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it do bicep curls.

So, whether you're a fan of UFC or WWE, or just someone who enjoys watching people in tight clothing pretend to fight, keep your eyes peeled for this epic merger. And remember, in the world of sales and marketing, the real winner is always the one who can make the biggest splash... or in this case, the most bodacious body slam!

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7 Ways To Overcome Perfectionism (I’m not kidding):

How to overcome perfectionism.

7 insanely useful tips to increase your daily output (no joke):

1. Give yourself permission to create junk.

Put a stickie note on your desk.

• "Ship it halfway done"

• "It'll never be perfect"

• "Stop negotiating with yourself"

Give yourself permission to create junk.

You can fix it later (rarely will you need to).

2. Set a timer for all your tasks.

You're never sure if you're working hard enough or spending enough time a task.

You always feel like you could be doing more.

Setting a timer for each task helps you to focus on that task and not get distracted.

Work smart, not hard.

3. Break up your tasks into small pieces.

You don't know how to start because the task seems too daunting.

You try to avoid it altogether because you're afraid of not doing a good job.

By breaking up the task into small pieces, you make it manageable and less intimidating.

4. Do the hardest thing first.

You're always procrastinating on the hardest task.

You put it off because you know it's going to be difficult.

Tackle the hard task first so you can get it over with.

Knowing that the task is done will help you relax for the rest of the day.

5. Time block your calendar.

You always feel like you're not doing enough because you're trying to do too many things at once.

You feel like you can't focus on one task because there's always something else that needs to be done.

Time blocking your calendar will help you focus

6. The ONE big thing technique.

You try to accomplish too many things and end up feeling overwhelmed.

You feel like you're not productive because you didn't get everything done.

Choose one big thing to focus on each day.

You'll be surprised at how much you get done.

7. Batch similar tasks together.

It's hard to stay productive when you're constantly switching gears between different tasks.

You feel like you're not making any progress because you're not giving yourself enough time to focus on one task.

Batch similar tasks together.

Quick recap:

1. Give yourself permission to create junk

2. Set a timer for all your tasks.

3. Break up your tasks into small pieces.

4. Do the hardest thing first.

5. Time block your calendar.

6. The ONE big thing.

7. Batch similar tasks together.

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