That old cliché? It’s not only outdated—it’s misleading.

What if…
By learning shortcuts, working with coaches, surrounding yourself with those who’ve already found the roadmaps through your challenge…
By learning the secrets, the multipliers…
By upgrading your systems for self-discipline and accountability…

What if you could double, triple, or even 10X your effectiveness?

Wouldn’t that, for all practical purposes, mean you now have twice—or ten times—the time?

Because it’s not just about hours. It’s about effectiveness per hour.

This morning, I was having a conversation with my beautiful partner, Marjah Simons—author of Fire Focus and a powerhouse who also runs a mastermind group. I shared my observation from my two industries—printing and aesthetics—how both rely on consumables. And then it hit me…

Isn’t time the ultimate consumable?

Once spent, you don’t get it back. But unlike paper or syringes or medical supplies, you can actually multiply time… by using it better, smarter, more intentionally. (Honestly, the “time is a consumable” idea might deserve its own post.)

But this post is about something else: speed.

You can turtle your way through life, or you can strap into the rocket powered by your influence group.

And here’s the beautiful part:
You don’t have to settle for the five people closest to you by geography.
Your tribe, your rocket ship, your growth crew? They can live across the country or the globe.

For the past year, I’ve been literally “masterminding” with some of the most extraordinary people—many of whom I’ve never even met in person. And yet, we meet every day. We share insights, challenge each other, hold each other accountable, and fine-tune our lives, health, and businesses by finding those tiny distinctions that create massive shifts.

You don’t have to walk anymore.

And if you’re still walking—truthfully—you’ll probably never get there.

Instead, find your rocket ship. Or better yet, find many.

Break the time barrier by choosing who you travel with.
Physical proximity is irrelevant. The people you surround yourself with—intellectually, emotionally, energetically—will either anchor you or accelerate you.

My personal velocity?
It’s rising exponentially. Every single day.
Because every single day, I learn something new that saves me hours, days, even years.

It’s like driving with GPS versus wandering around, walking in circles, spending your entire day lost—while rocket ships fly overhead, available to all.

And here’s a wild thought:
Even science has proven it’s possible to bend time.
If you travel fast enough—like in a spaceship—relativity kicks in.
Spend 10 years traveling near the speed of light… and when you return, you haven’t aged…
But Earth has. Your friends have. Your children have.

Let that sink in.

It’s not just science fiction. It’s physics.
And it’s a metaphor for what’s possible right here, right now.

You can either walk through life on foot—or board your rocket and break the time barrier.

P.S. Thank you, Marjah. These past two weeks of being your accountability partner have been some of the most productive, joy-filled, and inspired of my life. I can’t wait to join your mastermind group. This isn’t a paid plug. It’s just where I’m at. And I share because if one person finds their way to a rocket ship through this post—my mission to help others live a more beautiful, healthy, happy life is already fulfilled.

That’s why I write.