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18 May 2025

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Hey friend,

Finish this sentence (in your own mind):

I will feel safe when...

A bit of a personal question but one that quickly reveals our deepest fears and desires.

Some Thoughts

Non-attachment is a powerful mindset that frees you from the emotional highs and lows that can cloud judgment and hinder progress. It doesn’t mean indifference—it means staying engaged without being emotionally entangled in outcomes. Whether in work or life, success and failure are temporary, and clinging to either can slow growth. By embracing non-attachment, you stay focused on the process rather than obsessing over results, allowing for clearer decision-making, resilience in setbacks, and greater adaptability. It’s the key to moving forward with confidence, learning from experiences without being defined by them.

What you will learn this week:

😎 Why hobbies shouldn't be an afterthought

✏️ Does life slow down or speed up?

🎩 Why health is the most important problem to solve

A Rant About How You Spend Your Time

Let me just say it: if your calendar doesn’t reflect your priorities, you’re doing it wrong.

I’m not here to sugarcoat this.

Your time is your life, and if the things you care about most aren’t on your calendar, what are you even doing?

We all say we have our priorities straight—“Oh, my family comes first,” or “My health is super important to me.”

Really?

Then why are your evenings filled with pointless scrolling or yet another meeting that could’ve been an email?

If you don’t make time for what matters, it doesn’t matter.

Period.

Family Time Isn’t “Whenever” Time

Let’s talk about family for a second.

If you’re not setting aside time for your loved ones, you’re sending a message, whether you realize it or not: “I care, but not enough to prioritize you.”

Harsh? Maybe, but it’s the truth.

Family moments (dinners, walks, conversations) don’t happen by magic. They happen because you make them happen. Put it on your calendar.

Seriously.

Friendships Require Effort

And what about friends?

You can’t just say, “We’ll catch up when things slow down.”

Spoiler: life doesn’t slow down.

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Postscript

Sometimes the smallest shift in perspective can change everything. This week, try asking yourself not “What do I have to do?” but “What do I get to do?” You might be surprised how that reframe changes your energy.

Until next time,

Jonathan (The Effective Project Manager)

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