Quick Update from Portugal

Hey there,

Writing this from Portugal on what I'm calling a "workation."

Haven't taken any time off work, but that's the beauty of this lifestyle - I can work wherever I want.

Quick Reality Check 

Look, I'm not some 20-something digital nomad posting from Bali.

I've got family back in Wales. Got a baby on the way. Real life stuff.

But here's what's mad: This new setup means I'll actually get MORE time with the little one than if I were still in the corporate world.

It's not about the money. It's about freedom.

(Though I do quite enjoy making some bloody money too...)

Speaking of which... We've got lots of new subscribers lately (685 of you now - cheers for that).

So let's go back to absolute basics:

Assets vs Liabilities 

Yeah, yeah, if you've read Rich Dad Poor Dad, you know this. But stick with me...

The simple version:

• Liabilities take money OUT of your pocket (cars that depreciate, etc.)

• Assets put money IN your pocket (businesses, gold, bitcoin, etc.)

Always pay yourself in assets. Otherwise, you're working until you die.

Here's What's Changed in 2025 

Assets are more accessible than ever, and it's all down to two magical words: AI and automation.

Let me give you a real example:

Some of my freelance writing clients now need more content than I can handle alone. Instead of turning work away, I've got a brilliant writer in Nigeria who helps me deliver. He gets a solid wage for his local economy, I maintain the cash flow, and the client gets quality work.

That's an asset - a business that makes money while helping everyone involved.

And with AI? Look, copying and pasting from ChatGPT is stupid and naive. But using AI to speed up research, formatting, and editing? That's just smart business. I'm more of a conductor and editor these days than a pure writer - orchestrating AI tools, human talent, and my own expertise into something valuable.

Work that used to take me 3 hours now takes 1.

The age of specialisms is dying, and what's emerging is even more exciting: the age of the generalist who's willing to experiment with all these mad new tools. The people winning right now aren't the ones with 20 years of experience in one thing—they're the ones playing with new tech, building in public, and creating assets out of thin air.

You don't need loads of money anymore. You can CREATE assets now.

Want proof? I'll do you one better.

Quick Offer for the Curious 

If you refer this newsletter to a friend, I'll send you a video that walks you through my entire AI writing workflow—the exact process I use to create content that converts.

Real Example: This Newsletter

I'm productising my knowledge. Building an audience (that's you lot).

At 10,000 subscribers, this becomes a proper asset and the opportunities are limitless:

• Monetise through strategic partnerships

• Launch products that actually solve problems

• Build communities that create real value

• Turn influence into more assets

Don't worry - my pledge stands:

• No spammy ads

• Only stuff that actually helps you

• Value first, always

The Three Buckets (Quick Reminder) 

Remember bucket three is all about assets:

1. Invest in them

2. Create them

3. Better yet, do both

Right, That's Me Done 

Sun's out here in Portugal.

Rugby's on.

Time for a beer.

Catch you soon,

Lewis