The Don Report Volume I // April 2025
Level 4 - Monthly Edition
Editor’s Note:
April 2025 marks the launch of The Don Report, and we’re starting with a bang. This month, we’ve torn apart the lies that keep you caged. Every article’s a weapon to sharpen your edge, from rewiring your brain to dodging toxic people and mastering the art of “no.” You’re not here to drift, you’re here to dominate.
Read with intent, act now, and start building a life that’s yours, not theirs.
-Will
Welcome to The Don Report Volume I
This is your monthly arsenal of unfiltered, high-octane insights built to sharpen your edge in a world that rewards clarity and action. April 2025 kicked off our mission to deliver strategies that cut through the noise, equipping you to outthink, outmaneuver, and outperform.
This month, we’ve unleashed seven articles that dismantle societal traps, rewire your habits, arm you with the tools to say “no” with steel and much more…
With that being said, let’s dive into the roundup below, with links to each article for the full playbook. If this is your first time discovering / reading The Don Report…
April 2025 Articles:
Your brain’s a machine, and habits are its code. This deep dive into neuroplasticity reveals how to forge unbreakable routines and ditch destructive ones using cues, rewards, and repetition. Learn to gamify your life and bend your neural circuits to your will.
The Machinery of Nueroplasticity
The Habit Loop
Building Habits
Breaking Habits
External Forces
Fueling the System
The Broader Web
The Mastery Mindset
Society’s a cage, scripting you to consume and obey. This article exposes five truths about the system’s lies and shows you how to break free, reclaim your time, and build a life on your terms.
Your Worth is a Lie
You’re Trained to Consume - Not Create
Fear Keeps You Caged
Your Masculinity’s Been Hijacked
Time’s Slipping Through Their Fingers - Not Yours
Your possessions are chains - stealing time, money, and focus. Discover five ways minimalism flips the script, cutting debt and clutter to unlock freedom and clarity for what truly matters.
Stuff Steals Your Time
Debt is a Leash
Clutter Clouds Your Mind
Things Distract From Life
Freedom Beats Flash
The world’s not your friend, and neither are the lies you’ve been fed. This piece lays out five brutal realities to jolt you awake and push you to stack skills, cash, and health.
Degrees Are Dead
Money Buys Freedom - Buys Happiness
Blood Can Bleed You Dry
Body Beats Bankroll
Time Trumps All
Your circle shapes your success. Learn to spot and ditch five toxic types to keep your path clear.
The Shortcut Junkie
The People Pleaser
The Sore Loser
The Rat
The Always “Too Busy”
Your first gig’s a brutal classroom, not a career. This article breaks down five lessons to extract skills, map your exit, and turn frustration into fuel for your next move.
It’s a Classroom, Not a Career
Companies are Flawed, Learn to Read Them
The Ladder’s Real, Climb Smart - Not Hard
It’ll Piss You Off, Let It
Leaving’s the Hardest Part, Plan For It
Every “yes” steals from your goals. Master the discipline of saying “no” with a framework to prioritize ruthlessly, protect your time, and build a reputation that commands respect.
Psychological Barriers to Saying No
Hidden Cost of Saying Yes
Framework
When to Say Yes
Long Term Payoff
Overcoming the Guilt
May Challenge:
Challenge: Sell or trash three possessions that don’t serve your goals by the end of the week. Let us know on Substack or 𝕏 / Twitter what you let go of.
Why: Minimalism isn’t just less stuff - it’s more power. Cut the clutter, free your mind, and take back control. Inspired by Article II.
Reader Q&A:
Q: How do I quit a job I hate without a backup plan?
A: Stack six months’ cash, skill up on the side, and walk when you’re ready - not before. Fear’s a liar… preparation’s your shield. Burn the boats only when you’ve got a raft.
Got a question for May’s Volume II? Drop it on 𝕏 with #AskTDR or tag us @willdoittttttt
Stat of the Month:
70% of men under 35 stay in jobs they hate due to fear of change (Article I).
Break the cycle - your first job’s a classroom, not a prison.
Map your exit.
The Don Report Volume I sets the tone for what we’re about… no fluff, just tools to carve your own path. April’s articles are a call to reject the system’s script, master your mind, and move with purpose.
If these insights hit, share them with someone ready to level up. We’re here to fuel your rise, month after month. Stay locked in on 𝕏 and Substack for more.
The Don Report Volume II drops May 31st.
