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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  • Fiscal Takeaways
  • New Perspectives
  • Operational Insights
  • Stronger Connections
  • Time Well Spent
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A weekly calendar view with color-coded time blocks for wake-up, project work, meetings, admin, planning, and personal tasks helps with scheduling tasks and detailed daily planning to stay on track Monday to Friday.

Why Scheduling Your Tasks Keeps You on Track

July 19, 2025
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Why Checking In with Real Numbers Beats Guesswork

July 12, 2025
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Why Outsourcing Chores Gives You Your Time Back

July 5, 2025
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Why a Free Offer Can Unlock New Business

June 29, 2025
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What I Learned from Budgeting for Business Travel

June 22, 2025
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Reviewing Your Proposals Makes You a Better Closer

June 14, 2025
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Recurring Revenue for Web Designers is a Must

June 8, 2025
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Why Shorter Meetings Serve Everyone Better

June 1, 2025
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What I Learned from Letting Something Go

May 25, 2025
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Why It’s Okay to Miss a Habit Sometimes

May 18, 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.

Why Taking a Break Helps You Work Better

May 10, 2025
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Email Template Libraries Save More Than Time

May 2, 2025