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What They’re Saying

“I’m A Fan. You’re A Voice Of Originality In A World With Too Little Of It.”

Seth Godin

“You’re The Best Writer On The Internet.”

Michael Port

Best-selling author & speaker, upon meeting me at a conference (I swear I didn’t bribe him)

Real Emails

Oh my God. I just needed to tell you that this email is *everything* right now.

I’ve been sitting here with a headache, staring at my computer, after just completing a mammoth client project—on a Saturday no less—and debating with myself whether I should go to the gym for the first time in a fortnight or just forge ahead onto the next client project that’s overdue.

Thanks to you, the answer is neither.

The answer is: go to a cafe, read a book, then go for a walk outside… without a business podcast. Revo-fucking-lutionary.

Thank you, as always, for your bang-on blog posts!

Jess

Wow! You have just inspired someone in Botswana. Keep rolling Ash!

Presto

I just wanted to say a massive THANK YOU. I’ve been getting your mailing list emails for a while now, and they’re one of the best things that happened to my inbox. But when I was reading this particular one, I just had to say: last month, I quit the job I spent so long hating, and launched my own business on the spot. There’s not a day I don’t wonder whether I massively screwed up, but I also feel incredibly lucky. And knowing that someone you look up to went through something similar and is now a world-recognised BAMF… It means so much, and it does wonder for hope levels. So again, thank you.

Charlie

Aaaaaah you are a hero! I fucking love you and so admire your lifestyle choices.

Xxoo,
Lauren

I wanted to let you know that this was one of the most compelling emails I’ve ever received/ actually read. Well done—fucking brilliant and bravo! I wanna go home and rewrite my fucking dull ass bio.

Thank you and keep up the inspiring!

Dana

Hi Ash,

I’m writing now to tell you that today, following the guidance of your courses, I landed the biggest contract I’ve had to date! And it was EASY!! It worked like a dream. The contract I landed is for $2000 (which I’m sure is small change for you, but is the biggest contract I’ve had so far) and has the opportunity for ongoing and expanded work after.

So this is a quick THANK YOU for making the sales process easy and actually fun. Yes—selling is fun when people are excited to give you their moolah!

Feel free to use this as a testimonial anywhere you like. And thanks again.

Thanks,

Liz

You, my friend, remind me to smile more spunkily as we go.

Taura

You are such a boss, Ashley. I’m not in charge of anyone officially, but when I am responsible for others’ livelihoods, yours is a style of leadership that I will refer to. I love your emails, and I plant your seeds of wisdom in others constantly in the hope that your down to earth, logical, hilarious wisdom disseminates. Your blog has been valuable in fortifying my communication style.

Stephanie

Hi Ash!

I just wanted to respond and say thank you so much for sending this out.

When I first got the idea to start a blog in July I just wanted to share my own experiences as I try to build a butterfly out of goo and the most I really wanted from it (for now) was to find others who were in the same boat and maybe make some friends.

I can’t take a picture for shit, so what started out as “where to find free stock photos that aren’t garbage” research quickly led me to “how to get rich blogging” articles and being the newb I am, I took these articles to mean “this is the only way to blog, period”. So I started writing like they told me to, and I very quickly lost inspiration and motivation.

I was just starting to think maybe it was just a fluke idea and I’m not really enjoying this when I received your email. So thank you! You reminded me of why I started and that what’s going to set me apart is that I’m not trying to be apart of what looks like a “get rich quick” scam.

Sincerely,

Katie

Yes, yes, yes, fucking yes. This is the best email I’ve had all year. Well done and thank you for the the immense wake-up call. 🙂

Leonie

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I love everything about TMF. Ash gets right to the point, doesn’t mince words, and inspires me to get off my a$$ to make my dream a reality.

Denise Sanchez

I usually can’t read self help blogs/books or advice columns; my eyes tend to glaze over no matter how desperately I want the information. Your blog is the exception; I am just voraciously reading anything you have published; I love how engaging your voice is.

Haley Biorn

Ash’s emails are seriously the best! They put me in the right mindset to take on the day. I really do love them. I go through and delete all the emails except this one every day, lol. This one I ALWAYS open and read.

Callie Sitek

I love getting your daily emails. Short, powerful, to the point; I feel like it’s the best kind of advice from a very intimate friend. So thank you for doing you.

Rhianna Basore

I love getting your emails and read one as I sit down to work each day. They really get me in the right frame of mind for work, motivate me, and are quick reads.

Sarah Kok

As someone who HARDLY reads blog posts regularly, I have to say that I am enjoying your emails immensely. I love your photos, writing and digital style. Keep on keepin’ on!

Maya Autret

I thoroughly enjoy your snippets of wisdom. I actually read every email—and I cannot say that for any other email—EVER!

Jo McGuire

Ash, I LOVE your emails. They’re always just what I need. I’m starting a new business and the inner critic hangs out with me all day long … he hates when I read your pep talks. 🙂

Michelle Barkway

This is exactly what I needed to hear, and something I knew bone-deep, but was hearing so much to the contrary—thank you so much.

Elle Vevea

BOSS was what I needed to teach me how to be the big boss of me. I absolutely connected with the thoughtful and engaging coursework. Why? Because Ash knows her audience. Thank you, Ash, for sharing more than your wisdom.