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Hi Reader, You know it’s going to take time, but still feel that quiet pressure to prove it’s working.This came up in a few conversations last week:
They all know this slow stage is part of the process, but to the outside world, feel like their worth is tied to results. So how do you build trust that your efforts will pay off, even before the validation arrivesThrough awareness, intention, and aligned action. Awareness helps you notice when your thoughts start measuring worth by proof instead of progress. Because the slow game is about doing what matters most and knowing why you’re doing it.If you’re playing the slow game and second-guessing your next steps,
Let’s make progress feel lighter, not louder. Until next week,
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