Yo! Reader,

This is it! The final hoorah before the end of financial year FY25.

Not all of use here are needing to worry about it (other than tax)... so I will remind you it is also the end of Part 1 of 2025.

We are entering part 2.

It’s wild to think… We’re halfway through the year. How did that happen?

If you’re anything like me, you’ve been head-down, pushing through the to-do list, barely noticing how far you’ve come — or where you're actually headed.

So, let’s pause. Not just to reflect — but to reset with intention.

Last Newsletter can be read here​

🤷🏻‍♂️ Life & Thoughts

What’s keeping you grounded?​
Conversations — real, honest ones that remind me why I started and what still matters.

Where have you veered off course?​
Chasing “more” — more tasks, more output — instead of pursuing what’s meaningful and sustainable.

What could elevate you in the second half?​
Saying no — intentionally and unapologetically. Making room for what matters most.

What do you need to double down on?​
Trusting the systems I’ve built. Repetition, rhythm, and consistency.

What can wait without guilt?​
Polishing every detail. Progress doesn’t always need perfection.

What’s no longer serving your growth?​
Holding back my ideas out of fear of them not landing. Time to let it fly.

What honest reality have you discovered about yourself?​
I’m at my best when I’m led by purpose, not pressure.

What keeps getting in your way?​
Assuming I have to do it all alone. Old habits die hard.

What inner shift is now ready to happen?​
Welcoming help — not as weakness, but as wisdom.

What surprised you by being effective or joyful?​
Doing less, but doing it better. Turns out, clarity breeds results.

What flatlined, even though you hoped it wouldn’t?​
Trying to juggle too many things — even with a big heart, I only have two hands.

What are you ready to test, change, or pursue next?​
Simplified direction. Better boundaries. More focused momentum.

What path are you intentionally walking?​
The long game — building something sustainable, soulful, and still fun.

What keeps tripping you up?​
Defaulting to busyness instead of being brave enough to pause.

Where might a shift be the better move?​
Leaning into clarity over chaos. Not everything has to be hard to be worth it.

Business Snapshot for 2025 (currently):

June is here, May is done and we have landed WAY better than expected.

Last week I predicted:

• EOM Sales Forecast: 765
• EOM Revenue Forecast: $36,441.91
• EOM Net Profit Forecast: $4,276.40

See final results below... now to REPLICATE!

Content

Latest Content:

• Podcast: EP. 214 - Alex Hormozi Was Right! 31 Hard Truths | Further Your Lifestyle Podcast​
• Video Podcast: Alex Hormozi was right... ​
• Youtube Video: Retail Fest (changing my business)​
• New Content called "Get Wired": is your business relevant? ​

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

LINKS & AFFILIATES:

AMEX:

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PEOPLE:

• Ethan 'Rooshock' aka a wiz bang Accountant! watch this​
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• ​Click here, to see the VIP offer for you as one of my biggest supports.
• Watch the DEMO, live with Ethan Rooshock
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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​

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