Howdy Howdy Reader,

These weeks are flying.

Honestly, it’s all a bit of a blur.

Some wins.
Some punches.
Some “we’re back!” moments.
Some “how are we still here?” moments.

And if I’m honest… that’s probably a pretty accurate picture of life in general too.

if you missed last weeks: read it here​

The Battle No One Sees

This week felt like a battle to the end.

Not dramatic.
Not catastrophic.

Just that quiet, grinding kind of battle where you’re pushing hard to get back on track and you’re not quite there yet.

And here’s what I’ve actually enjoyed about it:

I stopped obsessing over the scoreboard.

Not ignoring it.
Not pretending it doesn’t matter.

Just refusing to let it dictate my mood.

Because when you know you’re doing everything in your power to move the needle… there’s a certain calm in that.

You can’t control everything.

But you can control your effort.

Creating Instead of Complaining

One of the most energising parts of this week has been stepping into something new creatively.

For me, that’s been the live sessions.

Not because they’re wildly profitable yet.

Not because they’re explosive.

But because they’re stretching me.

They’ve forced me to:

• Show up differently.
• Speak directly to people.
• Build real connection instead of just transactions.
• Step through insecurities I’ve carried for a while.

I’ve been scared of being “the face” of anything.

Not because I lack belief but because I never wanted it to revolve around me.

But here’s what I’ve realised:

Connection doesn’t weaken a brand.
It strengthens trust.

Whether it’s me, someone on the team, or someone you work with culture matters.

People want to feel seen. Heard. Valued.

And that applies to every industry, every career, every relationship.

The Numbers Aren’t Everything… But They’re Not Nothing

Let’s be real.

Financially? It’s been tight.

We’ve had good wins.
Some wholesale pops.
Some quick bursts.

But zoomed out, the month has been small.

On paper, it looks average. Actually less!

But context matters.

We absorbed higher costs.
We had less volume.
We had unexpected expenses.

And yet… we’re still here.

Still operating.
Still moving.
Still improving.

Sometimes survival in a tough month is actually a quiet victory.

The Lesson Beneath It All

This week reminded me of something important:

You can have a small month and still build a strong future.

You can feel behind and still be progressing.

You can be negative on paper and positive in direction.

The world loves clean narratives.

Up and to the right.
Always growing.
Always winning.

Reality?

It’s messy.

It’s lumpy.

It’s uneven.

But if you’re learning, adjusting, building and showing up…

You’re still in the game.

What I’m Focused On Now

March.

Momentum.

Recouping.

Leaning into the creative parts that energise me.

Doubling down on what’s within control.

Letting go of what isn’t.

And remembering that one slower month does not define the trajectory.

Your Question This Week

Strip it back.

Forget the noise.

Forget comparison.

Forget the highlight reels.

Ask yourself:

Did I move forward this week?

Did I show up?

Did I do something that makes next week easier or stronger?

If the answer is yes? you’re doing better than you think.

It’s not always clean.

It’s not always pretty.

But it’s progress.

Be kind. Keep building.

What else have I been up to?

• Spent the weekend catching up with friends
• however I am investing a lot of my spare time into just being present at home
• hitting the gym 3 times a week now (includes running)

If you need anything, hit reply and reach out!

Cheers,

Chris!