Welcome back to Hugo’s Habits! 🚀 

This week’s habit will be focusing on WEALTH.

(Estimated read time: 2 minutes)

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This Week’s Thoughts. 💭 

Throughout the past week, I have been wrangling with the idea of slowing it all down.

I read a quote this week from the famous American entrepreneur Alex Hormozi.

“The reason it’s taking so long is because you’re in a rush.

Big things don’t happen on small timelines.”

Jeff Bezos started Amazon at 30.

Sam Walton started Walmart when he was 44.

Samuel L Jackson didn’t get Pulp Fiction until he was 45!

If you are building something, trying to build/break a particular habit, or even trying to better yourself, give yourself some time.

In a world where everything seems to move at breakneck speed, from news cycles to viral trends, it’s so easy to fall into the trap of thinking that success must come quickly, or it won’t come at all.

But the truth is meaningful things—whether they’re habits, businesses, or self-improvement—rarely fit neatly into a “quick-win” timeline.

When you’re in a rush, you miss out on the present moment.

Slowing down lets you savor the small wins and notice the progress along the way.

There’s a lot of value in the journey itself.

Quote of the Week 💬 

💳️ Think Before You Tap!

Using cash for spending is a small but impactful habit that can help build financial awareness and mindfulness.

Physical Awareness of Each Purchase

Paying with cash makes each transaction more tangible, forcing you to physically handle money and witness it leaving your hand.

This awareness often leads to more conscious spending, helping you pause and consider if a purchase is truly worth it.

Easy Way to Set Limits

Cash offers a natural spending limit. Once you’ve withdrawn a set amount, you know exactly how much you have to work with.

This is especially helpful for discretionary spending, like nights out or entertainment, where it’s easy to go overboard with a card.

💵 The Cash-Only Challenge:

I found this while researching for this week’s newsletter.

The challenge is fully explained in the link below 👇️ 🔗 

The Challenge?

 For the next month (maybe start with a week), let’s replace the tapping your card with a cash-only rule for nights out and other “treat yourself” expenses.

Here’s how it works:

1. Set a Weekly Cash Budget – Decide on a weekly amount you’re comfortable spending on fun. Withdraw this amount at the start of each week and use only this cash for nights out, eating out, or other extras.

2. The Rule: Once It’s Gone, It’s Gone – Feel free to spend the cash however you like, but once it’s gone, that’s it until next week. This keeps spending in check while allowing for some flexibility.

Why It Works

Spending cash adds a built-in limit and makes every penny feel tangible, helping you naturally avoid overspending.

Plus, it makes each experience a little more intentional, so you enjoy it that much more!

Give it a shot, and share how it goes!

That’s all for this week! Any questions?

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This newsletter is designed for you to introduce habits to allow every reader to be the happiest, healthiest, and wealthiest version of themselves! 

See you next week,

Hugo.

P.S. Take some time to check out the best links section below.

Some amazing reading in there! 👇️ 

Best Links This Week ⚡️ 

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