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Decoding Dreams, Learning by Doing, & Getting Into The Holiday Spirit

Abundance Mindset: Scout

You’re currently reading the “Scout” edition of Abundance Mindset, my "anti brain-rot” list. This send will always include a curated list of discoveries to open your mind and inspire your next personal or professional leap.

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Dreams: Are They The Cheat Code To What’s Next?

I’ve been robbed, had to complete a mission, and had to save someone…all in one week.

In my dreams.

They’ve got to be connected, right? Maybe. Maybe not.

Instead of wondering if your dreams are trying to warn you, you can lean on AI now. I’ve used it to take a step back, connect the dots, and see what my anxieties have been trying to tell me.

For my mission above, it was all connected to feeling anxious and pressured to achieve a specific goal that I set for myself. Go figure.

In my case, I used AI as my reflection partner, and you can do the same. Ask it to help you see the bigger picture, or to turn scattered thoughts and half-remembered dreams into a roadmap for what’s next.

Here’s a simple prompt to start with:

I’d like your help understanding what my recent dreams or recurring thoughts might reveal about where I am in life and what’s holding me back.

Ask me thoughtful questions to help uncover:

– what desires, fears, or conflicts might be symbolized in the dream (or in my thoughts)

– how the people, settings, or emotions might connect to real situations or feelings I’m experiencing

– what direction or message this might hold for me personally, in a grounded, realistic, and psychological way (not mystical)

Then, help me summarize the insights we find and outline a few practical next steps I could take to move forward with more clarity.

And for those who swear they “don’t dream,” try writing Morning Pages or journaling about what’s been on your mind lately.

You might start to notice patterns, in what you want, what you fear, and where you’re headed next.

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What Happens After You Learn Something New?

We’re constantly learning, scrolling, saving, and highlighting, but rarely pausing to apply what we take in. While digging into Morning Pages, I came across this gem from Rachelle, where she shares a practical framework for turning passive learning into real-life action. 


It gives major “How to Study” energy, but reimagined for a generation drowning in content and craving clarity. Whether it’s a book, a podcast, or a viral post, this video shows you how to engage with it, reflect on it, and then implement what you learn into your life immediately.

Give it a watch, then go do something with what you learn. watch now →

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How To Make The Greatest Holiday Movie Ever

In case you didn’t realize it, I’m talking about Elf.

It is one of the silliest and most outrageous, but also best, holiday movies of all time. And it almost didn’t get made.

I love this documentary because it shows what’s possible when you keep chipping away at a goal, believe in your vision, and have the right team around you.

And as a former entertainment & media girlie, I live for the behind-the-scenes magic that brings stories to life. Whether you’re a holiday fan or not, this doc is worth the watch. (You must have Netflix to watch!). watch the full story here →

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DEJA WHITE | BREAKROOM BUDDHA