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How I justified spending $1,000 on a new iPhone

And how I'll make that money back in less than 3 months.

Sep 22, 2022
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Hey there, I hope you are having a successful week! Slight rebrand for me this week on Twitter. I added a new banner (which you can notice above too!)

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I bought the new iPhone on its release day for the first time.

Yes, I paid over $1,000 for a phone.

Someone asked me, “Why would you buy a new one if your old one worked fine?”

My reply:

“Because with a better camera and faster features, I’ll make that money back using that phone in just 3 months.”

It’s true, but not the way you think.

I will not be making sales calls or selling merchandise with this phone.

Instead, it will save me time. A lot of time.

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My Time = Money

My phone has already saved me over 3 hours in one week. Here’s how:

  • My Work Focus Mode comes on my phone during my work schedule. This means I’m not being distracted by notifications on my phone at work.

    • 15 minutes a day saved

  • The New Widgets on the lock screen allow me to check the weather and the market without opening the phone.

    • 10 minutes a day saved

  • Having a 5G Network allows me to access resources and emails faster than I did on the 4G Network.

    • 5 minutes a day saved

≈ 30 Minutes Per Day Saved

I like efficiency.

I look at that time saved as money made.

I was able to spend my saved time…

…completing a project.

…replying to a customer.

…working with a teammate.

When I’m saving myself time, I’m also saving stress, which is worth a lot.

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Now it’s your turn.

What can save you time by changing?

Here are four things you can do to save time that are FREE:

  • Getting things ready the night before - Pick your outfit out the night before so it’s easier for you to get up and go in the morning.

  • Use filters in your inbox - Stop getting notified for every email. Adding filters can help move messages so you can focus on important emails.

  • Schedule emails - I like using the Spark Email App on my phone to schedule emails outside working hours. p.s. You can do this with the new iPhone software.

  • Subscriptions for staples - Amazon offers savings for subscription deliveries of staple items. Order coffee, vitamins, house supplies, etc., on a schedule, to save time and money, so you always have what you need.

What time-saving life hacks are you proud of?

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👩🏻‍🏫 What I consumed this week…

  • 🏃🏻‍♀️ New Running Compression Sleeves

  • 🍂 Fall Foliage Predictor Map

  • 📆 How I Schedule My Tweets

My Tweet of the Week:

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