Hey there, {{first_name}}!
Thanks for being part of the F5 Brotherhood. You’re the MVP!
Most Valuable Player is a designation given to the greatest competitor in any sport (that’s you). But do you know what MVP stands for in business?
Minimum Viable Product
The Minimum Viable Product is the most basic, early version of a product that is still usable by customers. The goal is to get it out there as quickly as possible, then changes can be made based on feedback in the future. Millions of ‘wantrepreneurs’ have a passion for something or an idea, but they want it perfect before they take action; they rarely succeed. True world-changers start with the MVP, knowing that action is better than perfection.
Like one of my favorite sayings goes: "Ready, Fire, Aim." lol
We’ve tried to apply MVP to F5. Did we know how to create a newsletter? Nope. We just gathered like-minded men we believed in and went ‘full send’! You’ve probably seen the weakness in our MVP, thanks for being patient! You’re a major part of this gig and studies show that groups that grow together through the MVP stage create stronger bonds than those who wait for the big roll-out or perfected system.
Thanks for being the MVP of our MVP.
How might we apply that concept to our F5 aspirations?
Faith: The Most Valuable Prayer is the one you actually say.
Have you ever felt too stained to talk with God? Too different to worship in a congregation of saints on Sunday? That's a load of garbage and it’s coming from the devil. “The evil spirit teacheth not a man to pray, but that he must not pray” (2 Nephi 32:8). To win, the devil just needs good men, like YOU, to do nothing. Take some small and imperfect action for your Faith today.
"Endowed with agency we primarily are to act and not merely be acted upon"1
Family: The Most Valuable People in your life
Here’s some food for thought. In what ways is action better than perfection to your family relationships? Maybe you want to say, "I'm Sorry" but aren’t sure how. You want to plan a date, but don't have any good ideas.
Get started, I PROMISE the details will work themselves out.
Fitness: The Most Valuable Pushup is the one you actually do.
Who are the most fit people you know and how did they get there? I guarantee not even one of them will say "I had a perfect plan", but they got started. Get to the gym today, sign up for that event, go on that run, or join us in the Pushup Challenge. Just Go! The best exercise is the one you’ll do!
If you need an invitation, there it is. GO!
Finance: Minimum Viable Path Forward.
Today's MVP theme was extracted from a business context and now we're back. What's the smallest, simplest action you can take today for your financial well-being? Consistently stack the small wins and the big wins will come naturally.
If you need help with game planning your next moves, you can connect with my partners for free here.
Fun: Most Valuable Play.
The kind that makes you feel alive and free! I’m not talking about a vegetable session “unwinding” in front of the TV, I’m talking about the passion or hobby that you’d be willing to take your sick days at work for! When was a time you started something fun before there was any plan for 'How'?
What is the most fun thing you've done that was totally spontaneous? Just reply directly to this email, we want to hear from you!
If your only takeaway today is to be an Action Taker, mission accomplished.
Go get 'em gentlemen!
Justin & Jared
