Hey you,

This week was the kind that makes you grateful and a little frazzled at the same time.

We road-tripped back home from OKC, skipped the usual Sunday reset, and let’s just say… the week definitely felt that. From sourdough blueberry muffins and stolen iPads to home workouts and birthday celebrations—we had a little bit of everything.

Let’s reset together.

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One Thing to Think About This Week

“If you don’t stop to sharpen your saw, you’re no good.”

Skipping our usual Sunday reset seemed harmless… until the week hit like a damn freight train. Everything felt behind—physically, mentally, even emotionally.

It reminded me of that story about the two lumberjacks:

One chops nonstop.

The other pauses to sharpen his saw.

Guess who cuts down more trees?

The one who took breaks to sharpen up.

Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is stop. Breathe. Reset. Build your energy and skills so you’re not just swinging wildly—you’re actually making progress.

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Celebrate Your Wins

• 🛠️ Got our pool lights fixed—under warranty (score).
• 🥵 Started the week sweaty with a treadmill run and interval workout.
• 🪑 Bought a new office chair from someone downsizing to live a nomadic life—and had the most random conversations about purpose and paths. It was wildly amazing crossing paths with him. I wish him well on his journey.
• 🎂 Celebrated Madison’s birthday with sushi, toddler tacos, and one very happy baby and wife.

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Productivity Hack of the Week

Bullet Journal + Digital Crossover

I’ve been using a new hybrid productivity system: Confluence/Apple Notes for digital structure + bullet journaling to actually feel the days.

Simple tip: use a symbol system. I use

• for tasks

x for done tasks

o for an event/meeting

>for migrated to the next day

>> for migrated digitally

Helps me track what slips through the cracks, especially during chaotic weeks like this one.

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What I’m Into This Week

• ​Show:Quarterback on Netflix — Season 2 just dropped, and it’s so fun to watch. You get to see the grit behind these athletes, the pressure they carry, and how it all ripples into their families. It’s raw, human, and super motivating.
• ​App: Apple Notes — Simple, searchable, and my go-to for dumping quick podcast ideas, workout notes, or even collab planning with Madison. We use it for travel checklists and things to prep before trips. It’s not fancy, but it works fast.
• [Song/Other](https://open.spotify.com/album/5vD5M5VW62LL78Ko8x0CVZ): Justin Bieber’s new album SWAG — It’s powerful watching someone who gets so much public hate still rise above the noise and create something deeply personal. This album feels like a creative reset. New music that’s truly him. For him. By him. And you can feel it.

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Life Snapshot

• Personal Wins: Knocked out another DEKA-style workout in the home gym, even though I was wiped. Didn’t skip it. Just adjusted it.
• Family Moments: Ledger devoured Mexican food like a tiny food critic, and even crushed a walk with us post-dinner.
• Real-Life Relatability: We came back from a trip and totally did not do our reset. The result? A week that felt off balance. It’s real—and we’ll do better next time.

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One Last Thing

Sometimes it’s not about how much you got done. It’s about knowing when to stop, reset, and breathe.

You can’t pour from an empty cup. This week was a beautiful reminder that the little pauses—like a walk with Ledger, a dinner at the table, or even just a few extra deep breaths—do count.

So here's your reminder:​
Don’t wait until everything’s on fire to take a break.
Pause. Reflect. Reset.
Then come back stronger.

If this hit home for you, hit reply and tell me what your version of “sharpening the saw” looks like. I’d love to hear it.

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Fun P.S.

Madison’s birthday day was a whole vibe—sushi, gymnastics, Mexican food outside (It was honestly sooo hot out tho), and a moment where we just sat there like, “Wow, this is our life now.”

Nothing wild or Pinterest-worthy. Just love, laughter, and low-key chaos. 10/10 would celebrate again (but not forgetting Ledgers shoes/stroller at home this time.. making the car ride a bit too long for L).​

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