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Own the Transition
Master the seams between tasks.
Seth Thomas
May 22, 2025
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In order to rise from its own ashes, a phoenix must first burn.
Good Morning. Stress hides in the moments we lunge from call to inbox to kitchen. A two‑minute reset—stand, breathe, label what just ended, preview what’s next—burns the residue and lets you arrive whole.
Sewn‑in pauses turn chaos into cadence.
Today’s Challenge
Before your next meeting, pause for three breaths and name your intention.
🧠 Fascinating Stimuli:
Book of the Week
 | A richly detailed memoir capturing Dyer's upbringing in postwar Cheltenham, England. Blending humor and vivid recollections, it offers insights into class, aspiration, and familial dynamics. He writes about growing up in postwar Cheltenham with this mix of dry humor and sharp insight that makes even the mundane feel meaningful. It’s less about big life events and more about the small, weird details that shape who we become. If you like reflective writing that doesn’t take itself too seriously, this one’s a gem. |
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