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LEARN to take action and figure it out...

Published about 1 month ago • 5 min read

Yo Yo! Reader,

The biggest opportunities rarely arrive gift-wrapped with perfect timing, guaranteed profit, or a neatly mapped plan. They usually show up in the middle of chaos... while you’re juggling problems, managing risk, and wondering if you’re even ready.

The difference between those who move forward and those who stay stuck?

They act before the path is clear trusting they’ll figure out the details along the way.

Let's chat!

BUT FIRST a couple of callouts!

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🤷🏻‍♂️ Life & Thoughts

Why we need to LEARN to take action and figure it out...

  • Waiting kills momentum: Opportunities rarely arrive when you feel 100% prepared. Move anyway clarity comes after you start.
  • Pressure builds capacity: Your skills, systems, and team grow fastest when they’re tested in real time not in hypothetical “someday” scenarios.
  • Fear and doubt are normal: They’re not signs to stop—they’re background noise for growth. Learn to operate alongside them.
  • Stretch opportunities are growth opportunities: If it challenges your current setup, mindset, or comfort zone it’s probably worth leaning into.
  • Progress isn’t comfort it’s direction: Measure success by whether you’re moving toward your vision, not whether the process feels easy.

How to apply it:

  1. Say yes to the stretch – When something big aligns with your vision, lean in even if it scares you.
  2. Build capacity as you go – Hire, change processes, rearrange space while the wheels are already turning.
  3. Measure progress by direction, not comfort – If you feel stretched and challenged, you’re probably heading the right way.

Growth happens when you move before you have all the answers.

Business Snapshot for 2025 (currently):

August is off to a up and down start! Not too bad all things considered:

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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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​Week 187: https://artisanal-teacher-7863.kit.com/posts/it-s-taken-5-years-but-i-am-ready-for-the-next​
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Week 190: https://artisanal-teacher-7863.kit.com/posts/why-you-should-never-listen-to-the-doubters?​
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