🍀 Take a Chance | Pulse Of The Nation

Everyday, our brains process decisions weighing the pros and cons. It is human nature. Embedded in our DNA 🧬. Our fight or flight mode is waiting to be activated. Our anxiety races as we think through scenarios that could occur and prepare ourselves for them.

However, in today’s day and age, we are lucky. We aren’t running from a Saber Tooth Tiger or trying to make a fire. Instead, today our decisions, anxiety and thinking center around our careers, reputations and social media.

It’s easy to say, “stop stressing” or “don’t be afraid to fail”. It is another thing to put that into practice.

I believe in strategic chances. There is an advantageous time to quit your job and go all in on a startup. There is a creative way to go to school and get a paycheck. There are ways to get yourself in the room with people you want to meet. There are ways to educate yourself with low risk.

In 2024, the possibilities for our lives are endless and people like Gary Vee consistently stress the need for young people to take a chance. I’m, of course, all for it (heck, we took a chance starting Elevation Nation), but that being said, there are strategic ways to enhance your chances.

So before you jump all in and take that leap of faith. Take a minute to think through the options you have for a strategic chance. It may be more advantageous than you think.

Elevator Spotlight

Shining a light on accomplishments throughout Elevation Nation

Elevator no. 47, Jesse Kay took a huge chance. And it has paid off! Last month, Jesse decided to bet on himself and his entrepreneurial ventures. He left his safe investment banking job and salary to go all in on his marketing agency, Vyber.

It is never easy to take a gamble, especially if the success is solely based on you. Jesse is living proof that taking a strategic, calculated risk can certainly pay off.

Welcome to Elevation Nation

The latest additions to the Elevation Nation community

Elevator no. 162 - Jesse Rosen

From promoting parties, to throwing weekend long events, to creating the largest pumpkin patch in NYC, Jesse is the founder that makes magical experiences happen. He now owns bars, collaborates on events and runs the nightlife scene in NYC!

Jesse’s Mental Motto - "Everything is figure-out-able"

Elevator no. 163 - Andy Bernstein

With over 40+ years of photography under his belt, Andrew’s reputation as one of the world’s greatest sports photographers is fitting. He developed relationships with sport’s finest athletes, including a special relationship with Kobe Bryant. Now, Andy uses his Mamba Mentality to strive for greatness in his various businesses.

Andy’s Mental Motto - "Don’t listen to the noise"

Elevator no. 164 and no. 165 - Natalie Kovarik and Tara Vander Dussen

Tara and Natalie are multi-generation farmers on a mission to help reshape people’s misconceptions about agriculture. Their passion for the land, animals and giving back to the community inspire their journey to elevate and educate through social media to paint a true picture of our food cycle in the US.

Natalie and Tara’s Mental Motto - "Fortune favors the brave"

Elevator no. 166- Myles Grossman

After a family tragedy, Myles quit his successful real estate job to travel the world. His nine month journey across 23 countries shifted his perspective and mindset. He is now back stateside applying his learnings to a new real estate opportunity and a non-profit to help raise money for cancer research.

Myles’ Mental Motto - "Do you"

Nation News

Highlights and wins from around the Nation

• ⭐️ Looking for PR? - Elevators no. 160 and 161, Lydia and Bridget from Visibility on Purpose are launching their own PR Assistant Certification course to help you stand out and get noticed.

• 🍯 Honeymoons In Progress - Elevator no. 80 Ilana Dunn and Elevator no. 117 Carly Silverman both tied the knot with their significant others. Mazel Tov to the hosts of Life in Progress!

• ⚔️ Iron Sharpens Iron - Elevator no. 64 Brandon Lyons got his ticket punched to participate in the first of two world cups competition to make the para-cycling olympic team in Paris!

Fourtitude Four

4 quick ways to elevate your Mental Fortitude

1. 📚 Quick Read - Check out why Forbes thinks taking that chance has better odds than you think!

2. 🎤 Quote - “Necessity is the mother of taking chances” - Garth Brooks

3. 🎬 Clip - See how Steve Harvey took a chance leading to his amazing career.

4. 🙋 Question - What is a chance you want to take and how will you make that chance strategic?

Until next week Elevation Nation...Peace

Sam & Parker