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The beginning of the end!

Published 6 months ago • 4 min read

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!

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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​
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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