Your Mindset Upgrade

January 30, 2025

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“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.”

—Winston Churchill

Hello, my friends!

We’re down to the second-to-last day of the month, and while the big volatility events are finally behind us, the market itself hasn’t shifted dramatically. 🔎

The world’s largest economy is still firing on all cylinders - and we’ve seen some huge individual stock moves in the wake of Q4 earnings. 🚀

Tesla Misses Earnings but Forecasts Big Growth

  • Revenue: $25.7B (up 2% YoY), below $27.3B consensus

  • Automotive gross margin slips to 16.6% from 20.1%

  • Shares rise 3.7% after Elon Musk projects 20%-30% annual growth

Microsoft Beats on Earnings, Cloud Growth Slightly Under Estimates

  • Azure up 31% (constant currency) vs. 32% forecast

  • Capex: $15.8B vs. $15.6B expected, sharply higher YoY

  • Shares drop 6% despite AI optimism from CEO Satya Nadella

Meta Tops Q4 Earnings, Mixed Revenue Outlook

  • Sales: $48.4B (+21% YoY)

  • Q1 revenue forecast midpoint below analyst expectations

  • Stock up 1.5% after CEO Mark Zuckerberg highlights AI and future tech

I’ve noticed something fascinating about entrepreneurs: while they’re busy analyzing challenges, they often forget to celebrate their victories.

Let’s dive into why that positive focus matters!

Mindset Lesson 🧠

If you’ve ever caught yourself asking, “What’s the biggest challenge I’m facing with pre-market prep?” it’s time to change that question.

Instead, ask: “What’s my biggest success right now on my checklist?” That little mindset switch can make a big difference.

According to a Harvard Business Review, over 80% of high-performing entrepreneurs use a structured daily or weekly checklist to set goals and track progress. Many refer to this as their “winning routine” or “success blueprint,” underscoring how intentional, consistent action is a hallmark of top achievers.

Too often, people dwell on a “negative checklist” - things not accomplished, obstacles in the way, or reasons to quit.

Successful entrepreneurs instead cultivate a “winner’s checklist” of goals, micro-wins, and forward momentum.

Interview 🎙️

I had the pleasure of sharing my entrepreneurial journey on the Chat with Traders podcast - one of the longest-running shows where top founders and market pros reveal the real grit behind success.

Tune in below to hear my story, my hard-won lessons, and how you can elevate your own path.

Until next time,
Steve B
Founder, The Daily Impulse

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