10 Things + LEGO

Etsy side hustles, Antarctic tariffs, big losses, regrets, and Ch-Ch-China

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Sunday Money
April 06, 2025

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Brick by Brick

Is LEGO the greatest toy of all time? Certainly debatable, but definitely in the top 10. 

One of the most fantastic aspects of these charming little bricks is that anything is possible. But did you know the company was struggling at one point? It’s hard to believe that such a ubiquitous, dominant product could even come to the brink of extinction.

Especially since they’ve hit the big time: theme parks, Hollywood movies with name-brand actors, and brand deals with anything that moves in pop culture.

Let’s get building…

10 Things 👇️ 

  1. Invest in… LEGO? 📺️ 

  2. Which states import the most from China?

  3. He turned $3.98 lumber into $1.2M (on Etsy!) 📺️ 

  4. Treehuggers & Rednecks inspire business growth

  5. How one man saved LEGO

  6. Trump tariffs reach Antarctica 

  7. Play with LEGO at work

  8. Do it right the first time

  9. The biggest L that Warren Buffet ever took 📺️ 

  10. Don’t die with regrets

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