Some Weeks Feel Like a Blur — But That Doesn’t Mean You’re Not Progressing


Yo Yo! Reader,

Ever have one of those weeks where everything feels like a blur?

You blink and it’s Friday. You did the work, but it doesn’t feel like you made a dent. The to-do list is still long. The pace is fast. The progress feels… quiet.

That was my week. But here’s what I’ve realised:

Progress doesn’t always feel impressive.
Sometimes it just feels like
maintenance.
And that’s okay.

Even when you’re not making “big moves,” the small stuff still matters.

✅ Showing up.
✅ Doing the non-negotiables.
✅ Keeping things moving.

That quiet consistency? It’s what builds the real momentum. It’s what keeps the wheels turning when life gets loud or messy. Not every week is a “milestone” week—but those filler weeks are often the glue holding everything together.

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💭 This Week’s Reflection

Here’s what I’m walking away with this week:

  1. You won’t always feel like you did enough.
    But zoom out—you’ll see you’ve done more than you realise.
  2. Consistency beats intensity.
    One high-energy sprint won’t carry you through. What matters is the slow, steady commitment to what matters
    most.
  3. The better you get, the more there is to handle.
    That’s not failure—that’s a sign of growth. The weight increases because you’ve proven you can carry more.
  4. Not everything will get done. And that’s okay.
    Keep moving forward. Prioritise the essentials. Let the rest fall into place when it can.

🧠 Challenge for You This Week:

Take 5 minutes and ask yourself:

🔹 What are the tasks or habits that keep me grounded?
🔹 What’s something that doesn’t feel “big” but actually matters?
🔹 What’s one thing I can do
this week to feel like I’m in motion?

Because some weeks won’t feel exciting.
Some weeks won’t be flashy.

But if you kept moving—you’re still in the game.

So take the win. Rest if you need. Recalibrate if you must.
And get ready to run again next week.

You’ve got this.

Business Snapshot for 2025 (currently):

It has finally happened! My biggest QTR ever Q1 of 2025, is now diminishing day by day...

Everyday we compete with ourselves and even more so with the rolling 90 days... changing value EVERY single day.

But it is a healthy and good problem to have! Keeping me honest to continue to increase the bare minimum we want each and every day.

With the final 10 days ahead, we charge on to finalise any pending expenses and now bank down on finalising the profits for the month! Estimating $4k-$5k profit.

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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

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