From Photos to Fortune: AI Videos, September Winners & 7 Habits That Pay Off

Turn Pics Into Videos, Outsmart September’s Market Crash, and Build Habits That Last

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This Friday we’re diving into three powerful themes: how AI is reshaping our tools (Google Photos can now turn your stills into videos), which stock sector has secretly held up best during September’s rocky history, and why Stephen Covey’s 7 habits are still the ultimate playbook for effectiveness. Together, they remind us that success comes from spotting shifts early, learning what holds up under pressure, and building habits that stand the test of time.

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🔎 TL;DR

1) STING OF GROW: AI HUSTLES

  • 🎥 Google Photos Glow-Up

    Veo 3 now turns your still photos into slick 4-second videos—free, fast, and perfect for quick content.

2) STING OF WEALTH: INVESTING

  • 📊 September’s Survivor

    Energy is the most resilient sector in September, though volatile. Real estate and tech? Consistent losers.

3) STING OF SUCCESS: MILLIONAIRE MINDSET

  • 🚀 7 Habits for Success

    Covey’s timeless habits—be proactive, set clear goals, build trust, and sharpen every part of your life—are the real shortcuts to effectiveness.

Estimated Reading Time: 5-6 minutes

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Google Photos Gets a Glow-Up: Veo 3 Turns Pics Into Videos

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Introduction

What if your old photos could come alive like mini-movies? That’s what Google is rolling out with Veo 3 inside Google Photos. It’s AI magic tucked into an app over 1.5 billion people already use.

Straight to the Point

The new model upgrades Google’s “Photo to video” feature with sharper, smoother clips. You’ll find it in the Create tab on the mobile app. For now, it’s free with limited generations, while Pro and Ultra subscribers get more.

Sharpen Your Edge

Veo 3 replaces the older Veo 2, which only gave you subtle movements or random “I’m feeling lucky” animations. Now, you can transform a single snapshot into a polished, shareable 4-second video. Think of it as storytelling on autopilot.

Next Moves to Grow and Protect Your Future

The feature sits inside Google Photos’ new Create hub, where you can also remix styles, make collages, build montages, or whip up GIFs. For hustlers, this means quick content creation without expensive tools. It’s a simple way to stand out online or keep family memories fresh.

Why This Really Matters

As parents and side hustlers, time is our rarest resource. AI tools like this help us turn everyday moments into digital assets in minutes. It’s creativity without the headache.

Act on This Today

Open Google Photos → tap Create → try Veo 3 with one of your favorite pictures. Watch it transform into a video clip you can share instantly.

ScorpA\rents's Quick Strike

  • Veo 3 upgrades “Photo to video” in Google Photos.

  • Free to try, limited runs—Pro/Ultra plans unlock more.

  • Videos are 4 seconds, no audio (for now).

  • Other AI tools in Create hub: collages, montages, 3D cinematic photos, GIFs.

  • Great for hustlers—fast content, no heavy editing.

September’s Survivor: Which Sector Holds Up Best?

Introduction

September is often called the market’s “cruelest month.” But not all sectors get crushed the same way. Over the past decade, one sector has shown surprising resilience.

Straight to the Point

The energy sector has risen six times in September over the last ten years. Even during the crashes of 2021 and 2023, energy moved in the opposite direction and bucked the trend. But—it’s not invincible. Energy also suffered big drops in 2015, 2020, and 2022.

Sharpen Your Edge

On average, every sector declines in September. Energy falls the least, with an average drop of just 0.45%. Real estate is the worst performer (–3.25%), followed by tech (–2.43%), despite tech managing four positive Septembers.

Next Moves to Grow and Protect Your Future

Energy may be resilient, but it’s also the most volatile—its swings average 6% a month. Compare that with consumer staples, a much calmer sector at 2.59% moves. Utilities sit somewhere in the middle, with mixed results and an average September drop of 1.38%.

Why This Really Matters

As investors (and busy parents), knowing which sectors bend but don’t break is key. September is tricky, but resilience + volatility can create opportunities if you manage risk. It’s about positioning wisely, not avoiding the market altogether.

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  • Energy = most resilient, but volatile.

  • Real estate + tech = consistent losers in September.

  • Healthcare = no safe haven (80% chance of decline).

  • Consumer staples = stable but not exciting.

  • Utilities = mixed bag, but less painful than most.

ScorpA\rents’s Bite of Wealth

  • Energy sector: smallest average drop (–0.45%), biggest swings.

  • Real estate: worst average drop (–3.25%).

  • Tech: down on average (–2.43%), but up 4 times in 10 years.

  • Healthcare: 80% chance of decline, not a safe haven.

  • Utilities: 5 positive Septembers, but still average decline (–1.38%).

7 Habits That Can Transform Your Life

Introduction

What if success wasn’t about luck but about habits you practice daily? Stephen Covey believed that real effectiveness comes from principles like integrity, balance, and empathy. The right habits can reshape not just your work, but your entire life.

Straight to the Point

Covey’s framework shows us how to stop reacting and start leading our lives proactively. It’s about defining your own mission, setting priorities, and building strong relationships. Success, he argues, is the mix of personal discipline and how we connect with others.

Sharpen Your Edge

Being proactive means choosing your response instead of letting circumstances dictate your actions. Creating clear mental pictures of your goals—and writing mission statements—keeps you aligned. Empathy, respect, and openness aren’t “soft skills”—they’re multipliers of effectiveness.

Next Moves to Grow and Protect Your Future

Schedule your priorities, don’t just prioritize your schedule. Make space to sharpen every part of your life: physical, mental, spiritual, and social. That’s how you stay effective long-term, even when juggling work, family, and hustles.

Why This Really Matters

As busy parents chasing freedom, these habits keep us focused on what matters. They stop us from running in circles and help us build lives with clarity, wealth, and stronger relationships. Effectiveness isn’t about doing more—it’s about doing what’s essential, better.

Act on This Today

Pick one area of your life—family, side hustle, or career—and apply one of Covey’s habits. Start small: be proactive, set a clear goal, or schedule time for what really counts.

ScorpA\rents’s Strike of Success

  • Habits shape success more than talent.

  • Be proactive—don’t just react.

  • Write clear goals and mission statements.

  • Schedule priorities, not just tasks.

  • Build trust through empathy, respect, and openness.

  • Sharpen your body, mind, spirit, and relationships regularly.

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