Explore why tying confidence to wealth is flawed and discover timeless career tips for men. This SimplVest blog dives into societal norms, financial independence, and personal growth.
Here’s something interesting! This is literally the first newsletter where Vaami and Dami (ooh, it rhymes) are in the same place. Usually, we collaborate from different virtual spaces, but we had the opportunity to work together on this one, so… Yaay!
Full disclosure: it’s a miracle we had this written because you know what they say about putting two writer-friends in the same room. It’s something on a lot of talking about writing but not much of the actual writing being done. LOL. But we couldn’t leave you hanging, so the show must go on!
Now, while we were catching up, we saw that Shallipopi tweet. You know, that one….
Okay, you missed it? Here you go:
It might not seem like much, but having this tweet up is a bit weird. Did International Men’s Day just pass us by a couple of days ago, and someone decided this was the hot take we needed? It really makes you wonder, eh? Anyway, that tweet was the ginger for today’s newsletter, or at the very least, a perfect foundation for it.
Naturally, we had thoughts—big ones—and boom, this newsletter practically wrote itself.
We’re tackling two big conversations this week:
- Career advice that every man needs to thrive in today’s workplace.
- Why money is a terrible measure of confidence (and what actually is).
Want to know what we’ve got in store? Read on to find out!!
✍️From Vaami’s Desk
🎯Money No Be Confidence
Society has long tied self-worth—especially for men—to wealth, but is that truly the measure of a person? This piece is a personal take on why money should never dictate your confidence, featuring practical advice on building a richer life filled with priceless moments.
Ciao!
Vaami from SimplVest 🚀🚀🚀
🔗Read now and rethink your relationship with money
🚀 Career Advice for Men: Timeless Lessons to Thrive at Work
In honor of International Men’s Day, we’re sharing actionable career tips for men—from amplifying your voice at work to mastering the art of balancing collaboration with authority. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to step into a leadership role, this one’s packed with advice you can put into practice today.
🔗Get inspired to lead and grow
📊 Did You Know?
A 2021 study found that ads dripping with nostalgia can boost how people view a product by 35%. Why? Because nostalgia creates a sense of comfort and joy, making people feel less picky about price and more willing to spend.
Think about it—how many times have you bought something simply because it reminded you of “back then”?
Here’s how brands make it work:
- Partner with icons from the past
Pretty sure everyone’s seen the Indomie Noodles ‘Mama Do-Good’ ad made for present times. It may pale in comparison to the original, but no doubt there are people out there that it’s struck a chord with. I mean, we’re talking about it now, aren’t we?
- Add throwback vibes
Think of Kodak’s (not the rapper, the camera company) attempt to go retro with their brand logo and recapture (no pun intended) the minds of customers old
Those are just two ways brands tap into our love for nostalgia. What’s a memory you’d love to relive? 😊
🎁 Quick Thought Before You Go
Imagine a life where your confidence isn’t tied to your wallet or your position at work. Where your value lies in who you are as a person before status or titles come in. Sounds great, eh? Well, it’s important for both men and women to start challenging dangerous societal mindsets. If not for our good, at least for the ones to come after.
Away from the Pete Edochie-proverb vibes, which of this week’s lessons resonates most with you?
💬 Let us know in the comments, or hit reply—we’d love to hear from you!
Until next time,
Dami and Vaami from SimplVest 🚀🚀🚀
