Monday didn’t attack you. Friday forgot to plan.

Published about 2 months ago • 2 min read

Hey Reader,

1. A quick word from Zach

If Monday morning keeps becoming immediate chaos, the problem may not be Monday. It may be that the prior week never got properly shut down.

2. Something worth reading

Free to Focus by Michael Hyatt is a helpful resource for owners who feel buried by urgency and need a simpler way to decide what actually deserves their attention. The goal is not to squeeze more into the week, but to lead the week with more clarity.

I feel like I recommend this book all the time, and there's good reason for that - it really is that helpful. If you only read one book this month, maybe it should be this one.

3. Something worth thinking about

“

Prepare your work outside;

get everything ready for yourself in the field,

and after that build your house.

~ Proverbs 24:27

4. Something worth trying

Download our Weekly pReview and use it to end the week.

It’s a one-page shutdown worksheet that helps you name the wins, review your Weekly Big 3, identify next week’s big rocks, and choose the three concrete priorities that need calendar space before Monday starts making demands.

That's all for now.

To thriving,

Zach Wise

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What is "Dear Sam", anyway? This column started with a real person — a friend and client named Sam. I write each issue with him in mind, and with you in mind, too.

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