Happy Monday, Creators 👋

Writing this newsletter for 121 consecutive weeks has — at least partially — cured me of novelty seeking. You know the trait: the relentless pull toward the next shiny thing, the next idea, the next fresh start. I still feel that pull. But something about showing up here, for you, every single Monday without missing one — it has trained a muscle I didn't know I needed.

I'm still a little amazed we made it this far.

One hundred and twenty-one editions. That's a lot of words from me — a lot of frameworks, stories, and Monday morning fuel coming in one direction.
But here's what I've been sitting with lately: the best communicators aren't just good at talking. They're disciplined listeners. And if I'm being honest with myself, I haven't done enough of that with you.

Last week, we talked about the Stockdale Paradox — the discipline of holding unwavering conviction alongside unsparing honesty about where you actually are. You can read that one here: Two Things You Must Hold at the Same Time. The core of it was this:

You can't honestly assess your reality if you're not willing to look at it clearly.

Well, you are part of my reality. And I haven't looked clearly enough in your direction. That ends today.

No form. No survey link. Just hit reply and talk to me — voice text works too if you don't have time to type. Answer one question or answer all four. I read every reply personally.

Here's what I genuinely want to know:

#1: How can this newsletter best serve you? We're 121 weeks in and I want to make sure what lands in your inbox on Monday mornings is actually moving the needle for you — not just filling your inbox.

#2: What have I written about that you've found most valuable? If something stuck with you — a framework, a story, a line — I want to know. That's the stuff I need to do more of.

#3: What topics or ideas would you love to see covered? What's on your mind that you haven't seen addressed here yet?

#4: Is there a guest writer or interview subject you'd find genuinely helpful? Someone whose perspective or experience would make you stop scrolling and pay attention — who is that person?

I don't take it for granted that you open this. Not once. There are a thousand things competing for your attention every Monday morning, and you choose to spend a few minutes here. That means something to me that I don't have a good enough word for.
121 weeks. You showed up too. Thank you for that. Sincerely.

Now — hit reply. I'm listening.

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.

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