Yo Yo! Reader,

Let me be real with you, again this week was a lot. Not just in workload, but in mindset, reflection, and seeing the bigger picture. Some parts were clunky. Some parts were smooth. But the lessons were 🔥 all the way through. haha, little bit of rhyming there...

Whether you're building a business, chasing a big goal, or just trying to improve bit by bit, this week I have my 10 key takeaways that might help you recalibrate your own journey...

BUT FIRST a couple of callouts!

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🤷🏻‍♂️ Life & Thoughts

10 Lessons from a Week

1. Big opportunities demand a bigger mindset shift.​
New deals (like the 5,000-item one I’m working on 👀) require more than scale they require evolution but calculations, analysis and trust. This isn’t just about doing more... it’s about thinking differently.

2. Progress can feel uncomfortable and that’s okay.​
Shifting out of the hands-on and into systems and leadership feels weird. But growth often feels like you’re losing control right before gaining a better one. This is a change in dynamic, but I am adjusting smoothly now.

3. Equip your team and they’ll grow your business.​
Let your team own pieces of the process. The team has helped make key changes to our postage workflow without being asked. And it’s working. Empowerment > micromanagement.

4. New hires should pay for themselves and then some.​
The new hire is already recouped through sales of items they have photographed. That’s ROI in real time. Don’t fear support just be intentional about it.

5. Profit matters but so does why expenses spike.​
July's profit margin dipped, sure. But most of that was set-up costs and annual expenses, which is not failure. Knowing the “why” gives you confidence, not panic.

6. Not every week or month will go to plan.​
You get curveballs. Like INADs. Or unexpected spikes in postage. But being able to respond (like running a 25% off sale) proves your resilience and adaptability.

7. Revenue is up. Sales are up. I am still winning.​
Even if I fell $200 short of my goal it’s still a win. Why? Because I’m tracking it. I’m improving it. Most don’t even know their numbers. Discipline = power.

8. I am transitioning from operator to leader.​
The “doing” is becoming “directing” and it feels strange, but right. Growth means I am not in the weeds, but I am planting the whole garden.

9. Energy is a KPI too.​
I’m tired, but motivated. That tells me the work is meaningful. You can be exhausted and excited that’s the sweet spot before the next level.

10. One step. Every day. That’s the play.​
Progress doesn’t have to be flashy. Just forward. Every listing. Every strategy. Every tweak compounds.

What’s your one move today you can take to get closer to your goals?

Business Snapshot for 2025 (currently):

July 2025, was rough - but here are the results.

Content

Latest Content:

• Podcast: EP. 223 - Embracing Self Forgiveness and Moving Forward | Further Your Lifestyle Podcast​
• Video Podcast: Embrace Self Forgiveness​
• Latest Video: we have an OPEX issue this month​
• New Content called "Get Wired": just luck?​

Closing thoughts

I hope to see you around via my Youtube, my Instagram or maybe even in person!

Thanks!

Chris Furlong // say hello@clfurlong.com

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PREVIOUS READS: First and Latest:

Week 1: https://ckarchive.com/b/lmuehmh9od64​
​Week 186: https://artisanal-teacher-7863.kit.com/posts/remember-to-zoom-out-before-you-focus-in-again
​Week 187: https://artisanal-teacher-7863.kit.com/posts/it-s-taken-5-years-but-i-am-ready-for-the-next​
Week 188: https://artisanal-teacher-7863.kit.com/posts/will-you-commit-to-being-a-better-you​
Week 189: https://artisanal-teacher-7863.kit.com/posts/that-fear-isn-t-a-red-light-it-s-a-signal-that-you-re-about-to-grow?​
Week 190: https://artisanal-teacher-7863.kit.com/posts/why-you-should-never-listen-to-the-doubters?​
Week 191: https://artisanal-teacher-7863.kit.com/posts/1-491-days-later-and-i-cannot-believe-it​
Week 192: https://artisanal-teacher-7863.kit.com/posts/it-s-scary-it-s-risky-but-it-still-feels-right-to-do​
Week 193: https://artisanal-teacher-7863.kit.com/posts/a-year-from-now-you-will-have-wished-you-started-today​
Week 194: https://artisanal-teacher-7863.kit.com/posts/the-reality-of-why-you-get-annoyed-at-others​
Week 195: https://artisanal-teacher-7863.kit.com/posts/five-years-ago-i-had-no-plan-now-i-run-a-business-out-of-a-warehouse​
Week 196: https://artisanal-teacher-7863.kit.com/posts/why-i-am-happy-to-continue-to-focus-long-term​
Week 197: https://artisanal-teacher-7863.kit.com/posts/7-tactical-lessons-for-you-to-leverage​
Week 198: https://artisanal-teacher-7863.kit.com/posts/i-have-to-get-out-of-my-own-way-you-might-too​
Week 199: https://artisanal-teacher-7863.kit.com/posts/the-new-quarter-welcomes-a-new-opportunity​
Week 200: https://artisanal-teacher-7863.kit.com/posts/what-s-one-unsolved-puzzle-you-re-working-on-right-now​
Week 201: https://artisanal-teacher-7863.kit.com/posts/start-small-stay-consistent-and-build-your-path
​Week 202: https://artisanal-teacher-7863.kit.com/posts/when-is-the-best-time-to-plant-a-tree-spoiler-today
​Week 203/204: was on break
Week 205: https://artisanal-teacher-7863.kit.com/posts/remember-to-take-a-break-here-and-there​
Week 206: https://artisanal-teacher-7863.kit.com/posts/the-beginning-of-the-end
Week 207: https://artisanal-teacher-7863.kit.com/posts/what-building-a-business-around-my-lifestyle-really-means-to-me
​Week 208: https://artisanal-teacher-7863.kit.com/posts/why-5-years-later-i-m-glad-i-never-quit?​
Week 209: https://artisanal-teacher-7863.kit.com/posts/confidence-is-doing-over-doubting-repeated-enough-times​
Week 210: https://artisanal-teacher-7863.kit.com/posts/and-with-that-fy25-comes-to-a-wrap?​
Week 211: https://artisanal-teacher-7863.kit.com/posts/it-can-be-scary-to-start-all-over-from-0
​Week 212: https://artisanal-teacher-7863.kit.com/posts/new-chapters-come-with-growing-pains-and-that-s-okay​
Week 213: https://artisanal-teacher-7863.kit.com/posts/what-have-i-learned-from-20-000-sales-on-ebay​
Week 214: https://artisanal-teacher-7863.kit.com/posts/sometimes-growth-looks-like-a-bit-of-a-mess-here-s-why-that-s-okay​

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