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You’re Not Confused. You’re Just Standing at the Wrong Door.
You’re Not Confused. You’re Just Standing at the Wrong Door.
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You’re Not Confused. You’re Just Standing at the Wrong Door.
Most people don’t need more motivation. They need a better structure for their effort.
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BOOK OF THE YEAR: The 5 Books That Changed My Life in 2025
BOOK OF THE YEAR: The 5 Books That Changed My Life in 2025
Book Review
BOOK OF THE YEAR: The 5 Books That Changed My Life in 2025
These aren’t just books I read. These are books I lived.
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The Fastest Way to Win in 2026?Â
The Fastest Way to Win in 2026?Â
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The Fastest Way to Win in 2026?Â
Stop Going It Alone and Start Scaling With a Proven System
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Santa Can Deliver Gifts, But He Can’t Fix Your Life
Santa Can Deliver Gifts, But He Can’t Fix Your Life
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Santa Can Deliver Gifts, But He Can’t Fix Your Life
What if Christmas is actually distracting you from the problems you swore you would fix?
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A Supposedly Fun Thing I’ll Never Do Again
A Supposedly Fun Thing I’ll Never Do Again
Book Review
A Supposedly Fun Thing I’ll Never Do Again
Life gets richer when you stop chasing artificial experiences and start building authentic ones. Success…
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You’re Not Burned Out. You’re Misaligned.
You’re Not Burned Out. You’re Misaligned.
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You’re Not Burned Out. You’re Misaligned.
The right environment changes everything.
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Your Money Isn’t the Problem. Your Strategy Is.
Your Money Isn’t the Problem. Your Strategy Is.
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Your Money Isn’t the Problem. Your Strategy Is.
Systems buy back your time.
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Book of the Week: Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler
Book of the Week: Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler
Book Review
Book of the Week: Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler
You are not reading about a fantasy apocalypse. You are reading about what happens when…
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What Is Your Identity?
What Is Your Identity?
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What Is Your Identity?
Pain does not break you. Pain reveals you. Pain is the birthplace of identity.
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The Psychology of Money
The Psychology of Money
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The Psychology of Money
Enough is not a destination. Enough is the confidence that you are living with purpose.…
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It’s Not Impossible, Unless You Think It Is
It’s Not Impossible, Unless You Think It Is
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It’s Not Impossible, Unless You Think It Is
Your mindset sets your limits.
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Outwitting the Devil
Outwitting the Devil
Book Review
Outwitting the Devil
After reading this book I shifted my focus. Bigger outcomes. Bigger vision. Bigger wealth in…
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The Pain Threshold: How to Know When It’s Finally Time to Change Your Life.
The Pain Threshold: How to Know When It’s Finally Time to Change Your Life.
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The Pain Threshold: How to Know When It’s Finally Time to Change Your Life.
Your pain threshold is the line in the sand. It is the moment the old…
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To Rescue the American Spirit: Teddy Roosevelt and the Birth of a Superpower
To Rescue the American Spirit: Teddy Roosevelt and the Birth of a Superpower
Book Review
To Rescue the American Spirit: Teddy Roosevelt and the Birth of a Superpower
This book is loaded with moments that make you sit back and appreciate this country…
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The Early Hustlers Club: Why Natural Entrepreneurs Stand Out Before They Can Spell “Business”
The Early Hustlers Club: Why Natural Entrepreneurs Stand Out Before They Can Spell “Business”
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The Early Hustlers Club: Why Natural Entrepreneurs Stand Out Before They Can Spell “Business”
Entrepreneurs learn persuasion before they learn math.
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HOW TO BUILD A LIFE WORTH LIVING. THE ULTIMATE SUCCESS CALENDAR.
HOW TO BUILD A LIFE WORTH LIVING. THE ULTIMATE SUCCESS CALENDAR.
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HOW TO BUILD A LIFE WORTH LIVING. THE ULTIMATE SUCCESS CALENDAR.
Successful people do not manage time. They command it.
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10x IS EASIER THAN 2x
10x IS EASIER THAN 2x
Book Review
10x IS EASIER THAN 2x
10x jump requires a new identity. You cannot carry your old self into your new…
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ATTENTION IS THE OXYGEN OF BUSINESS GROWTH
ATTENTION IS THE OXYGEN OF BUSINESS GROWTH
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ATTENTION IS THE OXYGEN OF BUSINESS GROWTH
The world rewards the person who shows up every day and tells their story. You…
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The Power of Energy: Be Refreshing, Not Repulsive
The Power of Energy: Be Refreshing, Not Repulsive
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The Power of Energy: Be Refreshing, Not Repulsive
The pros learn to pause. Reset. Breathe. You can’t control what happens around you, but…
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Book of the Week: Why Your Day Is Won (Or Lost) In The First 60 Seconds
Book of the Week: Why Your Day Is Won (Or Lost) In The First 60 Seconds
Book Review
Book of the Week: Why Your Day Is Won (Or Lost) In The First 60 Seconds
Will you start your day with an act of discipline, or an act of chaos?
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The Service Business Scaling Blueprint: How I Went from Hero to Zero and Built Window Ninjas to Run Without Me
The Service Business Scaling Blueprint: How I Went from Hero to Zero and Built Window Ninjas to Run Without Me
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The Service Business Scaling Blueprint: How I Went from Hero to Zero and Built Window Ninjas to Run Without Me
Success is not random; it's a structured path
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The CEO Playbook: How to Run Your Week Like a Pro
The CEO Playbook: How to Run Your Week Like a Pro
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The CEO Playbook: How to Run Your Week Like a Pro
If you want to build a business that runs without you but still feels like…
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Who Not How by Dan Sullivan: The Book That Made Me Fire Myself (In the Best Way Possible)
Who Not How by Dan Sullivan: The Book That Made Me Fire Myself (In the Best Way Possible)
Book Review
Who Not How by Dan Sullivan: The Book That Made Me Fire Myself (In the Best Way Possible)
What if the biggest thing holding you back was you?
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Book of the Week: The Science Of Scaling
Book of the Week: The Science Of Scaling
Book Review
Book of the Week: The Science Of Scaling
We all have limited time, whether we want to admit it or not. You, me,…
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Book Of The Week: The Charisma Myth by: Olivia Fox
Book Of The Week: The Charisma Myth by: Olivia Fox
Book Review
Book Of The Week: The Charisma Myth by: Olivia Fox
For the guy with real-world expertise, the one who has made millions for his boss…
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Book of the Week: Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martel
Book of the Week: Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martel
Book Review
Book of the Week: Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martel
That simple mindset shift is the first step toward reclaiming your life.
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Boof Of The Week: Sell or Be Sold, by: Grant Cardone.
Boof Of The Week: Sell or Be Sold, by: Grant Cardone.
Book Review
Boof Of The Week: Sell or Be Sold, by: Grant Cardone.
Isn’t just about sales. It’s about mindset, responsibility, and the truth that every conversation, opportunity,…
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Book Of The Week: Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson
Book Of The Week: Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson
Book Review
Book Of The Week: Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson
When you’ve got a vision burning in your chest, average doesn’t cut it.
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Book of the Week: Drive by Daniel Pink
Book of the Week: Drive by Daniel Pink
Book Review
Book of the Week: Drive by Daniel Pink
The brilliance of this book is that it strips away the lazy thinking around motivation
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Book of the Week: Excellence Wins by Horst Schulze
Book of the Week: Excellence Wins by Horst Schulze
Book Review
Book of the Week: Excellence Wins by Horst Schulze
Excellence is not a slogan you hang on the wall. It is a standard you…
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Book of the Week: The Road Less Stupid by Keith Cunningham
Book of the Week: The Road Less Stupid by Keith Cunningham
Book Review
Book of the Week: The Road Less Stupid by Keith Cunningham
Don’t keep running into a wall. Stop. Think. Ask a better question. Then move forward
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Book of the Week: Shoe Dog by Phil Knight
Book of the Week: Shoe Dog by Phil Knight
Book Review
Motivation
Book of the Week: Shoe Dog by Phil Knight
It doesn’t just entertain you, it pulls you in and forces you to relive your…
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Book of the Week: Am I Being Too Subtle? by Sam Zell
Book of the Week: Am I Being Too Subtle? by Sam Zell
Book Review
Book of the Week: Am I Being Too Subtle? by Sam Zell
If you want to play at the highest level, you don’t just learn from textbooks…
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Book of the Week: Trillion Dollar Coach, Bill Campbell’s Leadership Playbook
Book of the Week: Trillion Dollar Coach, Bill Campbell’s Leadership Playbook
Book Review
Book of the Week: Trillion Dollar Coach, Bill Campbell’s Leadership Playbook
A good coach pushes you, even when you don’t like it at the moment.
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Book of the Week: Traction by Gino Wickman, How to Finally Get a Grip on Your Business
Book of the Week: Traction by Gino Wickman, How to Finally Get a Grip on Your Business
Book Review
Book of the Week: Traction by Gino Wickman, How to Finally Get a Grip on Your Business
Knowledge without application is hallucination
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Book of the Week: Rules for Life by Jordan B. Peterson
Book of the Week: Rules for Life by Jordan B. Peterson
Book Review
Book of the Week: Rules for Life by Jordan B. Peterson
It’s about standing up straight, owning your story, and fighting back against the darkness internally…
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Book of the Week: Leadership is Language by L. David Marquet
Book of the Week: Leadership is Language by L. David Marquet
Book Review
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Book of the Week: Leadership is Language by L. David Marquet
High performance starts with how we speak, especially in high-stakes moments.
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Double Double: How I Took a Million-Dollar Idea and Multiplied It
Double Double: How I Took a Million-Dollar Idea and Multiplied It
Motivation
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Double Double: How I Took a Million-Dollar Idea and Multiplied It
If you're a business owner, a franchisee, or someone still sitting on that great idea…
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The Wim Hof Method: Cold Showers, Big Wins, and Why You’re Capable of Way More Than You Think
The Wim Hof Method: Cold Showers, Big Wins, and Why You’re Capable of Way More Than You Think
Motivation
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The Wim Hof Method: Cold Showers, Big Wins, and Why You’re Capable of Way More Than You Think
It’s about taking back control of your body, your mind, and your potential.
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Book of the Week: The Way of the Wolf by Jordan Belfort
Book of the Week: The Way of the Wolf by Jordan Belfort
Book Review
Book of the Week: The Way of the Wolf by Jordan Belfort
People buy your tone, not just your pitch.
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Everybody’s Got a Plan, But Are You Even Doing the Work?
Everybody’s Got a Plan, But Are You Even Doing the Work?
Motivation
Everybody’s Got a Plan, But Are You Even Doing the Work?
Success doesn’t come from information. It comes from execution.
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Control Your Feelings or Be Controlled By Them
Control Your Feelings or Be Controlled By Them
Motivation
Control Your Feelings or Be Controlled By Them
Your brain is a weapon. It can be your strongest muscle, or your biggest enemy.
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Book of the Week: Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity By Dr. Peter Attia
Book of the Week: Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity By Dr. Peter Attia
Book Review
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Book of the Week: Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity By Dr. Peter Attia
It’s about what your body’s quietly building toward for tomorrow.
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The Job Trap: How “Busy” is Killing Your Dreams
The Job Trap: How “Busy” is Killing Your Dreams
Motivation
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The Job Trap: How “Busy” is Killing Your Dreams
Here’s something that might sting a little: “A job will keep you just busy enough…
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Book of the Week: You Are A Badass by Jen Sincero
Book of the Week: You Are A Badass by Jen Sincero
Book Review
Motivation
Book of the Week: You Are A Badass by Jen Sincero
Have you been stuck in a rut, doubting yourself, or just feeling like you’re spinning…
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If You Want Loyalty, Hire a Dog. But If You Want Grit, Build a Team
If You Want Loyalty, Hire a Dog. But If You Want Grit, Build a Team
Motivation
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If You Want Loyalty, Hire a Dog. But If You Want Grit, Build a Team
By Gabe Salinas | Founder of Window Ninjas | Mentor to Millions There’s an old…
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College Didn’t Fail Me… I Just Found My Calling First
College Didn’t Fail Me… I Just Found My Calling First
Motivation
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College Didn’t Fail Me… I Just Found My Calling First
By Gabe Salinas, Owner and Founder of Window Ninjas — Mentoring Millions Let’s get one…
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Book of the Week: Elon Musk by Walter Isaacson
Book of the Week: Elon Musk by Walter Isaacson
Book Review
Book of the Week: Elon Musk by Walter Isaacson
Golden Squeegee Rating: 5 out of 5 Let me just say this: I don’t hand…
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Gabe Salinas’ 12 Rules of Success
Gabe Salinas’ 12 Rules of Success
Food For Thought
Motivation
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Gabe Salinas’ 12 Rules of Success
Live disciplined, serve with passion, and shine brighter than diamonds. Hey there! I’m Gabe Salinas,…
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Book of the Week: Delete This At Your Peril by Neil Forsyth
Book of the Week: Delete This At Your Peril by Neil Forsyth
Book Review
Book of the Week: Delete This At Your Peril by Neil Forsyth
Hey folks, it’s Gabe Salinas here, your favorite window-cleaning bookworm! This week, I’ve got an…
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Book of the Week: Be Useful – Seven Tools for Life By Arnold Schwarzenegger
Book of the Week: Be Useful – Seven Tools for Life By Arnold Schwarzenegger
Book Review
Motivation
Book of the Week: Be Useful – Seven Tools for Life By Arnold Schwarzenegger
What does it take to turn a childhood of struggle into a life that defies…
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The Core of Purpose: Serve and Produce
The Core of Purpose: Serve and Produce
Food For Thought
Narrative
The Core of Purpose: Serve and Produce
Earlier this week, I was asked a question during a podcast interview that really stuck…
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Book of the Week: The Shack by W.M. Paul Young
Book of the Week: The Shack by W.M. Paul Young
Book Review
Book of the Week: The Shack by W.M. Paul Young
Hey folks! Gabe Salinas here, the world’s greatest window cleaner and a perpetual seeker of…
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Book of the Week: Super Agers by Eric Topol
Book of the Week: Super Agers by Eric Topol
Book Review
Book of the Week: Super Agers by Eric Topol
What are you doing today to ensure you’re not just growing older, but growing better?…
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Book of the Week: Traction by Gabriel Weinberg and Justin Mares
Book of the Week: Traction by Gabriel Weinberg and Justin Mares
Book Review
Book of the Week: Traction by Gabriel Weinberg and Justin Mares
Hey friends, it’s Gabe Salinas here, and I’ve got another read I can’t wait to…
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How Technology Revolutionized Window Cleaning (And Why It Matters to You)
How Technology Revolutionized Window Cleaning (And Why It Matters to You)
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Window Cleaning
How Technology Revolutionized Window Cleaning (And Why It Matters to You)
Thirty-four years. That’s how long I’ve spent in the window cleaning industry, and if there’s…
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The Top Things You Must Do Every Day to Be Successful and Live the Life You Dream Of
The Top Things You Must Do Every Day to Be Successful and Live the Life You Dream Of
Food For Thought
Motivation
Narrative
The Top Things You Must Do Every Day to Be Successful and Live the Life You Dream Of
Alright, folks, listen up! It’s Gabe Salinas here, owner of Window Ninjas, bringing you the…
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Book of the Week: Good Leaders Ask Great Questions by John Maxwell
Book of the Week: Good Leaders Ask Great Questions by John Maxwell
Book Review
Food For Thought
Book of the Week: Good Leaders Ask Great Questions by John Maxwell
Ever heard that old saying, "Curiosity killed the cat?" Well, I think curiosity made the…
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Why Checklists Are Smarter Than You Think
Why Checklists Are Smarter Than You Think
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Why Checklists Are Smarter Than You Think
How many times have you dropped the ball on something small but critical, like forgetting…
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Book of the Week: Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom
Book of the Week: Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom
Book Review
Book of the Week: Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom
Hey readers, I appreciate ya for stopping by for another “Book of the Week” discussion.…
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