🧰 This 7 minute video could save you 5 hours THIS month!


Hey Reader!

I hope you're starting to get your energy back to get ready for the summer (but no guilt if you're not quite there yet!)

I thought you might like this video from our 5-Minute Fridays program, Reader. (click the GIF ⤵️)

5 Things that Will Save You 5 Hours This Month - Travis


I also found these really useful videos in the 5-Minute Fridays library:

If you are interested in joining our 5-Minute Fridays program, please click here.

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  1. 52 Weekly Friday morning emails with 12 short, impactful, and relevant video lessons from speakers, trainers, and consultants that bring their camp experience directly to you (including Michael Brandwein, Simone Gamble from OAAARS, and Chris Rehs-Dupin from Transplaining)
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  3. A searchable database of all the videos that have been created for 5-Minute Fridays (launching spring 2023)
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Take care,

Travis

PS: That link is https://gocamp.pro/5minute-fridays

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