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Welcome back to the season finale of Let Me Pull Your Coat, the Unfiltered World of Master Silk.
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I'm your host, Master Silk.
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If you've been riding with me through this legacy series, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart.
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Over the last few weeks, we've talked about the lies I had to stop believing, the best decisions I ever made.
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And what?
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63 years?
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Now six to four years?
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My birthday was July 17th.
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Of life has taught me.
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Today we're going to finish this journey with one question.
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What if I woke up tomorrow morning and everything disappeared?
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The businesses, the money, the investments, the titles, the recognition, everything.
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What would I do?
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Would I panic?
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Would I quit?
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Would I blame somebody?
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No, I wouldn't.
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I'd simply start over.
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Because the most valuable thing I've ever built isn't sitting in a bank account.
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It's sitting between my ears.
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And nobody can ever repossess that.
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Before we get into today's conversation, I've also got some exciting news about what's next for this platform.
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I'll tell you more before we wrap up because it's something I've been working on behind the scenes for quite some time.
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Stick around until the end.
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You won't be disappointed.
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But for now, pull up a chair.
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Let's talk.
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Now, let's get into it.
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The first thing I do, I wouldn't feel sorry for myself.
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Notice I didn't say I wouldn't be disappointed, because of course I would.
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I'm human.
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But disappointment has an expiration date.
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Self-pity doesn't.
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The clock starts the moment life knocks you down.
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Every minute you spend asking why me is a minute you're not asking, what's my next move?
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I've learned something over the years.
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Life doesn't reward the loudest complaint, it rewards the clearest plan.
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So I give myself one day to feel it.
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Then I'd get up.
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Second, I'd take inventory, not of what I lost, of what I still have, my experience, my discipline, my reputation, my work ethic, my relationships, my health, my faith, my ability to solve problems.
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People think wealth is what sits in your bank account.
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Real wealth is what remains after the bank account is empty.
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That's why some people go broke once and come back stronger than ever.
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Third, I go where opportunity lives.
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I wouldn't sit around hoping someone rescued me.
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I create value.
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I teach.
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I build.
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Help businesses solve problems.
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Help people avoid mistakes.
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Knowledge has value.
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Experience has value.
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Integrity has value.
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If you know how to solve expensive problems, you'll never stay broke for long.
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Fourth, I'd rebuild my network before I rebuild my income.
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Relationships open doors that money never can.
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The people you've treated well over the years.
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The people you've helped without expecting anything in return.
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The people who trust your word.
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Those relationships become bridges when you're trying to cross difficult seasons.
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Never underestimate the value of a good name.
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Fear.
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I'd start small without feeling small.
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Pride has ruined more people than poverty ever has.
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Too many people refuse to start over because they're embarrassed to begin again.
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Not me.
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I've learned that beginnings don't define you.
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Quitting does.
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If I had to shovel shit with a
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spoon to build another empire, I'd grab a spoon because I know where I'm heading.
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6.
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I'd protect my mind before I protected my wallet if life took everything from me tomorrow.
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The very first thing I'd guard wouldn't be my bank account.
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It would be my mindset.
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Because every business I've ever built, every dollar I've ever earned, every opportunity that ever came my way started with one thought.
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If your mind gives up, your hands stop working, your feet stop moving, your dreams stop growing.
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I've watched people lose less than I have and never recover.
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Not because they couldn't, but because they decided they couldn't.
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There's a huge difference.
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I'd be careful who I listen to.
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I'd stay away from people who specialize in bad news.
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I wouldn't spend my days scrolling through negativity.
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I wouldn't sit around having pity parties.
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I'd feed my mind books, ideas, solutions, conversations with people who have overcome adversity.
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Because your comeback begins long before anybody else can see it.
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It begins in your thinking.
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Never forget that.
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Seven, I'd embrace technology.
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Instead of complaining about it, I've heard people my age say, I'm too old to learn all that computer stuff.
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That's one sentence you'll never hear come out of my mouth.
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Every generation has a choice.
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You either adapt or you become a memory.
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Technology doesn't scare me, it excites me because every new platform is another opportunity to reach somebody.
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That's one of the reasons I'm so excited about Master Silk TV.
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Some people see change and become uncomfortable.
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I see change and ask, how can I use this?
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The world doesn't stop because we get older.
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So why should we?
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If I had to start over tomorrow, I'd use every tool available: artificial intelligence, streaming, social media, video, books, speaking, consulting.
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The goal isn't to complain about where the world is going.
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The goal is to meet the world where it is.
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Because that's where the people are.
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And people are who I've always wanted to help.
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Eight, I've solved problems before I asked for money.
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One lesson business has taught me is people don't pay you because you need money.
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They pay you because you solve problems.
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That's a lesson too many people miss.
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If I lost everything tomorrow, I wouldn't spend my time asking, who can help me?
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I'd ask, whose problem can I solve today?
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Can I help somebody grow a business?
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Can I save somebody years of making mistakes?
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Can I teach something?
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Can I mentor somebody?
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Can I create something that improves another person's life?
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Value always finds money.
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Need rarely does.
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The more valuable you become, the harder it is to stay broke.
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9.
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I never let one bad chapter become my old story.
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We've all had bad chapters.
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I've had mine.
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You've had yours.
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The mistake people make is believing one bad chapter means the book is over.
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It doesn't.
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It simply means it's time to turn the page.
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Failure isn't a life sentence, it's tuition.
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Sometimes life charges you a high price to teach an unforgettable lesson.
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Pay it.
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Learn it.
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Then move forward.
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Don't build a house where life has meant for you to build a bridge.
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Keep walking.
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There's another chapter waiting for you.
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And 10.
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I'd build something bigger than myself.
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If I had to rebuild everything, I wouldn't rebuild just to make money.
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I'd rebuild to leave something behind.
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That's why this next chapter means so much to me.
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For years, you welcome me into your homes, your cars, and your workplaces every Tuesday.
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Now, I'm building a place where we can continue growing together.
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MasterSilp TV isn't just another streaming channel, it's a promise.
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A promise that these conversations aren't ending.
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They're evolving.
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We're expanding.
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We're creating a home for podcasts, original programming, true tales, business conversations,
and real discussions that don't fit into 60-second videos.
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If I learned anything over these six to four years, it's this.
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Don't just build income.
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Build impact.
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Income can disappear.
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Impact keeps working long after you're gone.
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That's what I want MasterSilk TV to become.
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Not just another channel.
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A place where people come looking for truth.
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Which brings me to something I've been waiting to tell all of you.
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This isn't goodbye.
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It's simply the beginning of the next chapter.
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Over the next several weeks, I'll be stepping away from the microphone for a short hiatus.
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Not because I'm taking a vacation.
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Not because I'm slowing down, but because I'm building, I'm building Master Soap TV.
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You'll soon be able to find us on Channel 804 on Roku and Fire TV, and I'll be spending this time creating something I've wanted to bring to life for a long time.
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A place where we can go beyond the podcast.
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A place where we can tell stories, teach lessons, share interviews, bring you original programming, and continue having the oddest conversations that brought us together in the first place.
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When I come back, it won't just be another season.
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It'll be the beginning of a new era.
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And I can't wait to welcome you into our new home.
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This week's Business Spotlight.
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This week's business spotlight goes to every entrepreneur who's trying to build something that will outlast them.
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The world doesn't need another copy, it needs your voice, your perspective, your solution.
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Keep building.
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The people who benefit from your work may not even know your name yet.
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This week shout outs.
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To every listener who's been with me through this legacy series.
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Thank you.
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Whether you've been here since the very first episode or just discovered this podcast, thank you for allowing me to spend time with you every Tuesday.
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Thank you for every download, every review, every email, every message, every recommendation to a friend.
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And thank you to everyone who supported the show through Buy Me a Coffee, Cash App, Merchandise Orders, and your encouragement.
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You're the
reason this platform continues to grow.
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Here's your coal of the week.
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If someone can take everything you own, but they can't take your knowledge, your character, your discipline, your reputation, your faith, then they didn't take everything.
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They only took your possessions.
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The most valuable things you'll ever own can't be stolen.
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Build those first.
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Everything else can be rebuilt.
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Now, my special announcement.
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I know I'm repeating myself, but I'm excited for this new chapter.
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So let me have this.
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Before we close this season, I've got something I've been waiting to share with you.
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Over the next few weeks, the podcast is going on a short hiatus.
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Not because I'm slowing down, but because I'm building something bigger.
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I'm excited to officially announce Master Silk TV.
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This has been a dream that's been in the works for a long time, and now it's becoming a reality.
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You'll soon be able to find Master Silk TV on Channel 804 on Roku and Fire TV.
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This isn't just another place to watch the podcast.
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It's a home for everything we've been building together.
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You'll find video podcasts, original series, true tales, business conversations, behind-the-scenes content, special features, exclusive programming you won't find anywhere else.
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While I'm away, that's where my focus will be.
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I'm investing my time into building a platform that gives us more freedom, more creativity, and more ways to connect with all of you.
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This isn't goodbye.
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It's the next chapter.
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Keep following us on social media, visit letmepullyourcoat.com for updates, and watch for the official launch announcements.
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When I come back, we'll have a whole new home to share.
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My final thoughts.
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I've said it before, and I'll say it one more time.
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Life will test you.
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Sometimes it will take things you work years to build.
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Don't let it take the person you work years to become.
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Buildings can be rebuilt.
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Businesses can be restarted.
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Money can be earned again.
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But your integrity, your wisdom, your resilience, those are investments nobody can take from you unless you surrender them.
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Keep earning.
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Keep building.
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Keep showing up because your greatest comeback might still be ahead of you.
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If this legacy series has meant something to you, share it with someone you love.
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Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.
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Leave a five-star review.
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Visit LibbyPoleYourCode.com for updates and exclusive content.
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And very soon, join me on MasterSilk TV, coming to Channel 804 on Roku and Fire TV.
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I'm looking forward to welcoming you into our new home.
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Until then, take care of yourselves.
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Take care of each other, and never stop building a life that no setback can destroy.
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This has been Let Me Pull Your Cope, the Unfiltered World of Master Silk.
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We'll see you soon on Master Silk TV.
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Until then, as always, I wish you much love and much respect.