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Clarity in Chaos – Prioritizing, Budgeting, and Pushing Forward - 2025 - Week 36 Update
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Journal Entry: This week’s update is all about getting real with my life—gains, gaps, and the grind to make it all work. I had a great meeting with my parents, diving into the hard truth that I can’t juggle two full-time jobs forever. There just aren’t enough hours in the day, and it’s been wearing me down. So, we talked scheduling (something I’ve slacked on lately) and zeroing in on what’s truly important. It was eye-opening to list out my priorities and commit to them:
Getting this clarity felt like a weight lifted. I added these priorities to my weekly vision board update, so I can track how I’m investing my time and tweak as needed. It’s all about maximizing what I’ve got to move forward intentionally. We also dug into budgeting—making sure I’m aware of where every dollar goes and that bills are covered. Updating my budget to reflect where I’m at today was tough but helpful. I’m extremely close to breaking even, which makes me optimistic about the future. The cold hard truth? WinCo covers the basics, but it’s tight for my family’s needs. Without the handyman work, I wouldn’t be making real progress. So, I’m scheduling more focused time to get the handyman gigs consistent, ensuring I can comfortably support my loved ones while chasing my dreams. In the grand scheme, I’m still at the starting line with this rebuild. Figuring out how to provide steadily while growing my blog and sharing it with others—that’s the puzzle I’m solving. But I feel like I’m on the verge of a breakthrough. Before long, people will start seeing what I’ve been building. Until then, I’m pushing forward, taking action every day. Remember: if you don’t have a plan, you’ll default to someone else’s, and that rarely leads to your goals. So, create one—no matter where you are today—and build on it step by step. Life’s adventure is unfolding, and with these priorities locked in, I’m ready for what’s next. Here’s my challenge for you this week: list out your top 5 priorities right now. Add them to a vision board, planner, or even a sticky note. Then, schedule one action this week to advance your #1. Hit reply and share your list or that action—I’d love to hear and cheer you on! With clarity and determination, Justin
Spotlight on Nonprofit Tech for Good: Enhancing Digital Connections for Nonprofits
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I am on a journey to document the true value of time. I am doing that through writing my own documentary on my life on X. By subscribing, you will be seeing behind the scenes on how I believe we as a society can collapse time and take care of each other better.
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