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Start Small, Stay Consistent, and Build Your Path!

Published 7 months ago • 4 min read

Yo Yo! Reader,

Who feels confused of what day it is of late... with all the long weekends and public holidays - it is all over the place.

Don't get me wrong, I have enjoyed the break(s) - but now back to it!

Oh also! Any Oblivion Remastered fans in the house? The game dropped randomly last week... and its been one I have loved getting back into.

Last Newsletter can be read here​

This week taught me (again) one of the simplest but most powerful truths:

👉 You don’t figure it all out by thinking.​
👉 You figure it out by starting.

🤷🏻‍♂️ Life & Thoughts

Here is a recap from my own learnings from the week...

🛠 Start Before You’re Ready

Most people never get moving because they’re waiting for the “perfect plan.”
The perfect time. The perfect setup.

Spoiler: It never comes.

Progress is messy.
Progress is clunky.
Progress is uncomfortable.

The secret? Start anyway.​
Because clarity and confidence are byproducts of doing—not just thinking.

🚀 Growth is Built Through Controlled Chaos

I call it controlled chaos... intentionally creating just enough challenge, just enough movement, just enough momentum that it forces you to level up.

Sometimes you won't have the systems figured out yet.
Sometimes you'll feel like you're barely keeping up.

But when you move through it, you realize:
🔹 Problems are just puzzles you haven't solved yet.
🔹 Obstacles are invitations to get stronger.
🔹 Growth hides behind imperfect first steps.

🔥 Stop Boxing Yourself In

Another powerful reminder from this week:

Don’t box yourself in because of what others are doing.

There isn’t one way to build success.
There isn’t one way to define progress.
There isn’t one “right” path.

Build it your way.​
Based on your skills. Your interests. Your dreams. Your life.

The rules you think are holding you back?
Most of them were made up by someone else.
You’re allowed to rewrite them.

🌱 Reflection for You This Week:

If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to start, here’s your challenge:

✅ What’s ONE thing you can start today—no matter how small?
✅ What’s ONE thing you need to stop doing that’s keeping you boxed in?
✅ What’s ONE thing you already do well that you need to double down on?

You don't need a 10-year plan.
You don't need everything perfect.

You need to move.
Start, adjust, learn, and keep building.

Your future self will thank you for it.

You’re closer than you think.
But you’ll never know how close you are… until you start walking the path.

Business Snapshot for 2025 (currently):

This week we hit a new milestone! $700k since starting! What an incredible journey! Small win! I still remember the reward I purchased for my first $100K. Now that these have become more and more of a cadence, I have stopped the 100k rewards... the next will be $1M.

Revenue aside, this month is shaping up to be a SOLID month, and its good to see things playing out the way they are (since being in the warehouse) with all the extra costs! Still some more wages to pay but I think we will land $5k+

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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​

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