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Here’s to another REMARKABLE MONDAY, my friend!

Our conversation for today:

• Seizing this week by cutting through distractions and gaining clarity on what's necessary for your success.

• Recognizing the significance of the present moment in driving your next steps.

• Identifying the tactics and people who play a crucial role in your journey forward.

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Your next power move

Merriam-Webster’s dictionary defines clarity as “the state of having a full, detailed, and orderly mental grasp of something.” My hope for you this week is to not just understand but embody this clarity – to be crystal clear about who you are and the unique gifts you bring to the world. 

There’s a lot of noise competing for your attention. From the demands of family and work to the constant buzz of daily life, it can be challenging to discern where to prioritize your focus. However, I don’t want you to miss the signal because you are preoccupied by the noise. 

This week is your opportunity to cut through the distractions and gain perspective on what it truly takes, who plays a pivotal role, and why the present moment is more significant than ever for you to focus on your next move. 

Let clarity be your compass, guiding you toward purposeful actions and a week filled with remarkable strides. 

#1: What it’s going to take. You’ve got to mind your margins. 

In the intricate dance of resource management – juggling time, people, and money – minding your margins involves being intentional and strategic with your resource allocation. If you're reading this, chances are, you're a high-performing leader with a side hustle. Currently, the luxury of an extensive team to help drive performance may not be an option. Ensuring your time and money allocations are aligned with your intended outcomes is critical. 

Optimize your commitments in order of importance based on the core metrics that matter to your fulfillment. Delegate when possible and create dedicated time slots for productivity. Also, you can leverage travel time, downtime, and waiting periods to catch up on non-urgent but important priorities like brainstorming, catching up on relevant news, and connecting with key players in your space via social media and email.

#2:  Who it’s going to take. Have you audited your circle lately?

The significance of your circle of Influence cannot be overstated: each friend, family member, or colleague demands varying allocations of your time, energy, focus, and investment. Similarly, Your circle of counsel holds weight; not every voice is valid for every season of your development. It's important to validate incoming advice, even when said advice is coming from people you trust. Sometimes, the most ardent supporters can cause you to miss the mark.

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If you are reading this far…

I hope this message finds you well. I’m sharing from my heart in hopes that you will be inspired to unearth and live out your God-given purpose. Hopefully, something I said resonated. I would love to hear from you if so. Please feel free to reach out to me on social media. Please note that I’m mostly active on Instagram these days. If you were forwarded this message, you can subscribe here to receive thoughts like this directly in your inbox. And don’t forget to check out the latest episode of my podcast, ConvoRoom with Mark Allen Patterson.

See you next week,