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.
Hereâs 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: itâs a miracle we had this written because you know what they say about putting two writer-friends in the same room. Itâs something on a lot of talking about writing but not much of the actual writing being done. LOL. But we couldnât leave you hanging, so the show must go on!
Now, while we were catching up, we saw that Shallipopi tweet. You know, that oneâŠ.
Okay, you missed it? Here you go:
It might not seem like much, but having this tweet up is a bit weird. Did International Menâs 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 todayâs newsletter, or at the very least, a perfect foundation for it.
Naturally, we had thoughtsâbig onesâand boom, this newsletter practically wrote itself.
Weâre tackling two big conversations this week:
- Career advice that every man needs to thrive in todayâs workplace.
- Why money is a terrible measure of confidence (and what actually is).
Want to know what weâve got in store? Read on to find out!!
âïžFrom Vaamiâs Desk
đŻMoney No Be Confidence
Society has long tied self-worthâespecially for menâto 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 đđđ
đRead now and rethink your relationship with money
đ Career Advice for Men: Timeless Lessons to Thrive at Work
In honor of International Menâs Day, weâre sharing actionable career tips for menâfrom 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 oneâs packed with advice you can put into practice today.
đGet inspired to lead and grow
đ 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 itâhow many times have you bought something simply because it reminded you of âback thenâ?
Hereâs how brands make it work:
- Partner with icons from the past
Pretty sure everyoneâs seen the Indomie Noodles âMama Do-Goodâ ad made for present times. It may pale in comparison to the original, but no doubt there are people out there that itâs struck a chord with. I mean, weâre talking about it now, arenât we?
- Add throwback vibes
Think of Kodakâs (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. Whatâs a memory youâd love to relive? đ
đ Quick Thought Before You Go
Imagine a life where your confidence isnât 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, itâs 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 weekâs lessons resonates most with you?
đŹ Let us know in the comments, or hit replyâweâd love to hear from you!
Until next time,
Dami and Vaami from SimplVest đđđ
