Lessons in Growth

Adapting, Evolving, and Growing Through New Habits.

Building good habits is one thing—actually sticking to them is another. In this blog, I share my real-world experiences of applying each weekly habit to my web design business. Expect honest insights, useful tools, and lessons learned the hard way.

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Why Taking a Break Helps You Work Better

May 10, 2025
A paved road runs alongside a grassy area with wild plants, overlooking a lake and distant snow-capped mountains under a cloudy sky—an ideal spot for taking a break to recharge and work better.

Email Template Libraries Save More Than Time

May 2, 2025
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What I Learned from Delaying My Email Responses

April 25, 2025
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Why I Always Hand Off My Taxes

April 18, 2025
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Why Digital Decluttering Boosts Productivity

April 12, 2025
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Why a Strong Start Matters for Client Onboarding

April 5, 2025
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A Client Newsletter is Good for Business

March 29, 2025
Close-up of a vintage typewriter with black keys against a pink background, illuminated by pink and red light. This striking image brings to mind the art of crafting the perfect client newsletter, where every word matters as much as each keystroke on this classic machine.

Why Tracking Your Work Makes a Difference

March 22, 2025
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Why I Only Check Email Three Times A Day

March 15, 2025
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Tracking Subscriptions as a Web Designer

March 8, 2025
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What I Learned from Saying No More Often

February 28, 2025
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Growing My Web Design Business Through Referral Partnerships

February 21, 2025
In a conference room adorned with BNI core values posters, a person passionately presents "Growing My Web Design Business." A slide of a sunset and charts illuminates the attendees seated around tables, signaling opportunities on the horizon.