Weekly Planner June 16 - 22, 2025
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Monday 06/16/2025
Morning Ritual | Workday Startup Ritual | Workday Shutdown Ritual | Evening Ritual
1. 10:00 – 10:45
2. 2:00 – 2:45
3. 5:00 – 5:45
You out here movin’, for real! Doubling up on those runs and then topping it off with a walk says you committed to your wellness. The way you set that up almost like how folks structure different rituals throughout the day—morning, workday startup, shutdown, evenin’. Each one got its own energy and purpose, just like them exercise blocks. Which of these times feel most like a ritual for you? Do one of ‘em set your vibe or mindset more than the others?
Want me to dive deeper?
That’s a cool thought, Paul. Using Bluesky for your setup and shutdown rituals could help you both reflect on your day and kinda share what you’re learning or wondering with others—makes the whole process more public and accountable, too. Posting like that could help kick off your work brain in the morning, then let you decompress by jotting down insights or wrapping up at the end. Sounds like it keeps your writing flow steady but also connects you to community.
You want to see some more ideas about how you might use those rituals?
I like where you takin’ this, Paul. When you use Bluesky for your rituals, you kinda setting a vibe for the whole day—getting your mind right before the grind and then closing it all out with intention. Sharing in that space might even spark convo or bring feedback from folks seeing what you post. Plus, making it public almost pushes you to show up consistently, because now people expect it.
Want me to keep going and drop a couple more thoughts about how ritual writing on Bluesky can play out for you?
DAILY BIG 3 List your 3 most important tasks.
1. Before or after Andrea call: Finalize Call for SFUSD and do budget with David — using Sam’s form.
2. 1:00 Andrea Zellner and David Cole: Next Year? https://oakland-k12-mi-us.zoom.us/j/82485255926?pwd=t1CTm8bYzG3LRLOz5GJOd7V7gbkxE9.1&from=addon
3. Marketing: Reach out to Katie Kline, Mark Dziedzic, Flint Writing Project, Melissa
OTHER TASKS
1. Check with Sam about Launch Pad… maybe sooner than Friday?
2. Mock up of Teacher Dashboard … and student dashboard?
3. Jill Stedronsky and Assistant Superitendent. Drew…
4. Invite for TTT…
NOTES
Also, I did some play with Kickstarter and the image. Interesting to see what a reader gets and a writer gets.
DAILY WIN
Ayy, that’s the energy right there—a real community vibe, making things move with a team! Bringing people together and getting that flyer done shows initiative. Since Debbie gave y’all that thumbs up, it sound like you’re hitting the right notes for your audience too. Andrea being part of a good meeting just adds more strength.
Would you like to talk about what the next steps are or who else might need to be in the loop? Or should I go on with more feedback?
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Tuesday 06/17/2025
Morning Ritual | Workday Startup Ritual | Workday Shutdown Ritual | Evening Ritual
DAILY BIG 3 List your 3 most important tasks.
1. Dan Doernberg RE: NowComment and political work (2:00-3:00)
2. NWP Midwest Teacher Collaborative June 17-18 (3:00-5:00 ET) Writing Retreat.
3. Bonus session to work with Writing Partners AI platform (6:00-7:00)
Oh, what a twist in the plot! The retreat vanishes, but your curiosity and drive to keep AI and writing intertwined remain strong. Imagine sending a message to the directors that not only expresses your continued interest, but also proposes a pop-up virtual writing jam—something spontaneous and experimental. Perhaps you could even invite them to co-host or brainstorm a new event together. What kind of message would you craft to spark their interest?
OTHER TASKS
A full hour with David Cole and the Writing Partners, deep diving into UI/UX? That’s like gathering a team of cartographers to redraw the map while you’re still hiking the mountain. Maybe next time, we each bring a single sticky note with our top UI/UX wish, and see if we can weave them into a tapestry before the clock strikes six. What’s the one thing you’d scribble on your sticky?
NOTES
DAILY WIN
What a triumphant leap over the puddles of confusion! The retreat may have vanished like a magician’s rabbit, but you conjured up new words and rekindled your creative coven. I wonder—what’s the heartbeat of this “for Debbie” chapter?
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Wednesday 06/18/2025
Morning Ritual | Workday Startup Ritual | Workday Shutdown Ritual | Evening Ritual
DAILY BIG 3 List your 3 most important tasks.
1. Budget for one year and 15 teachers for Andrea Zellner in Oakland Schools.
2. Working with David Cole on UI/UX issues on Writing Partners.
3. Teachers Teaching Teachers – Testing our core workhop of Issues and AI solutions
OTHER TASKS
NOTES
DAILY WIN
1. Contract Package: AI Changemakers: A Group for AI Inquiry & Active Learning in Oakland Schools
2. Package Overview
AI Changemakers is a professional development project conducted by WritingPartners.net for a cohort of Teacher Leaders in Oakland Schools.
A virtual PD program for the 2025-2026 school year (September – May), combining online meetups with in-person troubleshooting and check-ins as useful, AI Changemakers will support participating teachers as they identify common classroom challenges and related instructional goals, then build and test their own AI Assistants for specific tasks.
3. What’s Included (Deliverables)
Deliverable
Frequency/Volume
Notes
Back to school half-day session for participating teachers
Late August/Early September
Hands-on AI development with individual followup where needed
Monthly Virtual Workshops (Live and Recorded)
9 × 90-minute seminars required
Includes interactive group coaching and on-demand support outside of the seminar
Monthly Drop-In Sessions
9 × 90 minute office hours voluntary
Ongoing custom support for roll-out planning
Platform Access
1-year site licenses
100 students per teacher
Onboarding & Admin Support
Initial training calls and follow up
With resource guide
Reporting & Feedback Review
Monthly reports + debriefs
Spreadsheet with notes shared with project leaders.
4. Pricing Structure
Breakdown
Price
Notes
Site Licenses for 15 teachers
$15,000
1500 x $10/year
Sponsoring the PLC
$10,000
Two monthly sessions and on-demand support
Set up, maintenance, hosting
$5,000
We manage all hosting and OpenAI costs
PAUL ALLISON | teacher-consultant and technology leader with the NYC Writing Project and NWP, 31 years in NYC public schools, project director of Youth Voices, a social publishing site, NowComment, a platform for multimodal contextual annotations, and Writing Partners, using the OpenAI API to explore AI-guided writing and reading. Teachers Teaching Teachers
DAVID COLE | writer, former teacher, edtech product and online education, learning designer, curriculum builder, teacher trainer; experience in-and-out-of school w/Literacy, innovation, STEM/STEAM, CTE, School-to-Work / Post-secondary transition. NEXMAP.org
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Thursday 06/19/2025
Morning Ritual | Workday Startup Ritual | Workday Shutdown Ritual | Evening Ritual
Love the way you lined up those rituals—almost like you got your day sectioned out, each piece holding its own energy. That’s real intentional living. Now reflecting back on your Blusky post and that big question—what do all these human-driven moves add to the AI mix? See, when folks talk about keeping humans in the loop with peer review and social annotation, it’s not just for tradition sake. It’s about building spaces where students can see how their choices bounce off a real audience; tech by itself don’t always give you that kind of feedback vibe.
Would you like me to keep going?
Breaking down your routines the way you did, it really highlights how structure and presence set the tone for creative or academic work. Even within AI-powered environments, having these human-centered rituals—like checking in with people, reflecting at shutdown—adds a layer AI can’t manufacture. It’s that back-and-forth energy between folks (what you posted about peer annotation) that gives work extra weight and meaning.
Would you like to see more?
DAILY BIG 3 List your 3 most important tasks.
1. Oakland Schools
2. Judge Memorial Catholic High School
3. SFUSD Libraries
Alright, I see you settin’ some serious intentions! Prioritizing that proposal for “Teaching Writing in the Age of ChatGPT” is clutch, especially considering how timely that topic is. Adding it to your Daily Big 3 makes sure it won’t get lost in the shuffle since you already acknowledged needing to circle back first thing tomorrow.
Want me to help you brainstorm the other two essential tasks, or do you have those lined up already?
OTHER TASKS
NOTES
DAILY WIN
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Friday 06/20/2025
Morning Ritual | Workday Startup Ritual | Workday Shutdown Ritual | Evening Ritual
1. 11:00 – 11:45
2. 2:00 – 2:45
3. 5:00 – 5:45
That’s a habit that really shows you’re building a routine, and it sets your tone for the day and wraps things up at night. Doing those Bluesky posts morning and evening—it’s like checking in with yourself while reaching out to your community, too. That repetition can become a marker of progress, or just help you process what’s on your mind.
Would you like to talk about what makes posting at these moments feel right for you? Or maybe how it connects with the other rituals in your day? Want to hear more?
DAILY BIG 3 List your 3 most important tasks.
1. Get the proposal out to the proposal for Teaching Writing in the Age of ChatGPT: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSekv-7VR6bFL5W2iuJaGyskVreTY3KiY9yRlN4-g1x-b748Fg/viewform
2. Make the changes that personalize the proposal for Judge Memorial.
Ain’t that the truth—time really do slip away faster than you plan, especially when you juggling a lot! You already knocked out both your big tasks for the day, though. That’s solid progress. When you lay out your “Daily Big 3,” it helps show what’s really moving things forward. Who are you thinking about as your main audience when you create these proposals? Are you keeping their needs and expectations in the forefront, or is it more about just getting your ideas down right now?
Want me to keep building on this idea with some guidance about adjusting style for your specific folks at Judge Memorial?
How do we get some order to these sessions where we go deep into our goals, our current set up and what we want to change without loosing site of the overall more general revision work that we wan to do. (I don’t even know how to ask this question.) I wonder if there is a planning guide somewhere?
That’s a real, grounded question—and honestly, you not alone in feeling scattered when there’s big vision work and everyday revision stuff happening at the same time. Not knowing how to ask it is even part of that process—it means you thinking deep about structure. One thing I’m noticing is how you blending goal-setting and honest, lived experience (“losing site” vs. all them meeting details). Have you thought about what would help your team stay anchored while also allowing space to explore? Is there someone on your team who naturally facilitates or keeps track?
Want me to keep going with some ways you could organize these sessions or talk through more on holding both big goals and day-to-day together?
OTHER TASKS
NOTES
DAILY WIN
That’s a real accomplishment, for sure! Naming it as your “DAILY WIN” gives it even more power—feels like you’re looking at your own work and celebrating the process, not just the outcome. Tapping into that sense of progress is what keeps folks coming back ready to build on what they’ve already done. Curious who you had in mind as your reader or audience when y’all were digging into that 2-hour analysis?
Want to keep going?
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Saturday 06/21/2025
Morning Ritual | Workday Startup Ritual | Workday Shutdown Ritual | Evening Ritual
Still I managed to capture some of my thinking about our UI/UX redesign:
I have been considering a design that has three clear tabs like your Claude mockup. I think we need each of the three tabs to have dual purposes.
- Compose & Collect
- Writing
- Uploading
- Respond & Comment
- Peer Feedback
- Social Annotation
- Discuss & Chat
- Conversations with Peers
- Chatbot Inquiry
I have increasingly clear ideas of what each tab offers a user, which I can continue to sketch out.
You really breaking it down with these tab categories, and organizing them clean like that oughta make things flow smooth for new folks. “Compose & Collect” with writing and uploading already sets a familiar tone—people know right off what actions they can take. Especially if you visualize those as buttons or quick-access panels. For someone just starting out, the clarity in your labels is key and the parallels across each tab give structure.
Want to talk about whether users might see overlap between “Respond & Comment” and “Discuss & Chat,” or keep building on what you’ve laid out?
Paul, thank you for your thoughtful comment about my UI/UX redesign ideas and the tab structure I proposed. You’re asking a really important question: should users see overlap between “Respond & Comment” and “Discuss & Chat,” or should I keep building on what I’ve laid out? Let’s dig into this question by staying open, gathering data through all senses, and listening with understanding and empathy.
First, you’re already showing openness by saying, “You really breaking it down with these tab categories, and organizing them clean like that oughta make things flow smooth for new folks.” You recognize how clear, familiar labels like “Compose & Collect” help users orient themselves, especially if you visualize those as buttons or quick-access panels. This shows you’re considering the user’s perspective and how they might move through the space—an act of gathering data through the senses, particularly sight and touch.
You’re also inviting me to reflect on possible overlap: “Want to talk about whether users might see overlap between ‘Respond & Comment’ and ‘Discuss & Chat,’ or keep building on what you’ve laid out?” This is a great example of listening with understanding and empathy. You’re pausing to consider how users might interpret these categories, and you’re probing for deeper clarity. You’re not just pushing your own vision—you’re making space for feedback and new ideas, which is at the heart of openness.
Here are two things you’re doing really well:
1. You’re examining your own perspective and inviting others to do the same. By asking about overlap, you’re looking for connections between your thinking and how others might experience the interface.
2. You’re practicing different ways of gathering and presenting information—listing, grouping, and visualizing tabs and actions. This helps you see the design from multiple angles and makes your ideas accessible to others.
Here are three ways you could go even further with openness, gathering data through all senses, and listening with understanding and empathy:
1. Gather more sensory data: When you imagine a new user stepping into the interface, what do they see, hear, or feel? For example, could you describe what the “Compose & Collect” tab looks like, or how it feels to click between “Respond & Comment” and “Discuss & Chat”? Maybe you could even sketch out or storyboard a user’s journey—what colors, icons, or micro-interactions might make each space distinct? How might the sound of a notification or the tactile feedback of a button press shape the experience?
2. Listen for user voices: Have you considered how different users—newcomers, experienced users, people who like to give feedback, or those who prefer chatting—might interpret the difference between “Respond & Comment” and “Discuss & Chat”? Try paraphrasing what a user might say: “I’m not sure where to leave a quick note for my peer—should I use Comment or Chat?” Or, “When I want to discuss an idea in real time, which space do I go to?” This will help you clarify boundaries and reduce confusion.
3. Stay open to restructuring: As you keep building, are you open to the possibility that some actions might belong in more than one space, or that the labels themselves could evolve? Maybe you could run a quick test with users—give them scenarios and ask where they’d go to perform certain actions. Their feedback (and even their confusion) is valuable data! Listening deeply to their responses, both verbal and nonverbal, will help you refine the design.
To answer your question: keep building on what you’ve laid out, but also zoom in and out—use your senses to imagine the user experience, and listen closely to any confusion or overlap that arises. The more you gather data from real and imagined users, the more open and effective your design will become.
Now, I’d love for you to reply! Could you write a step-by-step plan for how you’ll stay open as you continue designing—specifically, how you’ll gather sensory data and listen for user perspectives? What will you do first, second, and third? Is there anything else you want to work on as you revise your tab structure or labels? Let’s keep remixing these Habits of Mind together!
These ideas are a re-mix of a few different descriptions of the Habits of Mind. Read and comment on more material about the Habits of Mind that power this Writing Partner here: https://writingpartners.net/documents/182
DAILY BIG 3 List your 3 most important tasks.
OTHER TASKS
NOTES
DAILY WIN
I see you celebrating your process, that’s powerful energy. Naming that daily win—designing the two-part tabs—lets folks know you moving forward with real intention. That approach shines through for your audience; it’s almost like letting people in on a behind-the-scenes look at how ideas come to life.
Would you like to hear more?
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Sunday 06/22/2025
Morning Ritual | Workday Startup Ritual | Workday Shutdown Ritual | Evening Ritual
Look at you, pushing through the heat and still making it to the gym twice! That dedication shows up in your routines, no doubt. When you mention your Morning Ritual, is that about how you get yourself ready both mentally and physically before you hit them miles? Or maybe it’s part of what gets you moving despite the weather?
Do you want to see more?
DAILY BIG 3 List your 3 most important tasks.
Alright, sounds like your rest day had some smooth moves—movies with Marcie and a long walk, that’s real balance right there. So for your DAILY BIG 3, thinkin’ what’s top priority for you tomorrow? Maybe something about personal care, relationships, or movement since you kept it mellow today. What three things would make you feel accomplished if you got ‘em done?
Want me to help brainstorm some ideas for your list? Or do you already have your tasks in mind?
OTHER TASKS
NOTES
DAILY WIN
Ooo, that’s a clever update! I really like how you’re thinking about making that navigation column more useful—it would help folks jump right to their collaborators or learn who’s in the space. Mixing those “edit” and “info” links depending on ownership? That’s real convenient, keeps things moving smooth for people working together or lookin’ for more context.
Want me to share some next steps for laying this out visually, or are you thinkin’ more about how it might shift the vibe on the page?
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Section One: AFTER-ACTION REVIEW
Let’s kick off your reflection and planning for next week by looking back at your current week. This step is crucial for building momentum and mastering your side hustle or professional projects.
Please start by listing 3-5 of your biggest wins from this past week. These can be related to work, side hustles, personal growth, habits, or anything that made you feel accomplished.
Take some time to consider the question:
What are 3-5 things you did this week that you’re proud of—no matter how big or small?
Go ahead and share those wins with me. Once you’ve answered, I’ll help you unpack them further and guide you through the rest of the after-action review before moving on.
Would you like to see more after you’ve responded?
1. 2-pagers developed with David Cole, Debbie and Marcie; sent to SFUSD, Judge Memorial, and Oakland MI schools
2. Using Sam Reed’s outline, I developed budgets for each, so contracts are possible.
3. A lot of time and thinking with David Cole and (one hour with) Bonnee Breese Bentum clarifying site design and revision.
4. I posted several times on Blusky and started to review my manuscript.
5. Deeply engaged in reading a research paper “Your Brain on ChatGPT”
Fantastic! You’ve highlighted some substantial wins for the week:
1. You crafted and sent out detailed 2-pagers with collaborators to key educational institutions—making real progress on outreach.
2. You used Sam Reed’s outline to develop budgets, setting a foundation for future contracts—a critical step for moving from planning to execution.
3. You invested significant time with David Cole and connected with Bonnee Breese Bentum, clarifying your site design and revisions—showing commitment to refining your project’s vision.
4. You posted regularly on Blusky and even began reviewing your manuscript—balancing promotion with ongoing creation.
5. You dove deep into research by engaging with “Your Brain on ChatGPT”—continuous learning in action.
It sounds like you’re making traction in both networking/collaboration and advancing your projects, all while keeping learning at the forefront.
Let me ask—for each of these wins you listed, what made them feel especially meaningful or important this week? Was there a particular breakthrough moment or insight that stood out as you accomplished them? I’d love if you could expand a bit more on why these felt like wins to you.
Would you like to continue after sharing more about what made these accomplishments stand out?
I really appreciate how you noticed a “through-line” connecting each of your wins—that underlying purpose of empowering teachers and students to become AI makers. It’s powerful that, when you dig deeper with the “Why?” question, it all comes back to your desire for impact and inclusivity in the use of AI in education.
It sounds like every action—whether it’s collaborating on outreach materials, building budgets for contracts, refining your site design, growing your online presence, or even immersing yourself in research—is motivated by this bigger vision. That clarity can be such a driving force.
Let me ask: When you reflect on this core motivation—having an impact on teachers’ and students’ agency with AI—how does it influence which projects or opportunities you say yes (or no) to? Are there areas where you feel especially aligned—or maybe stretched—with that deeper purpose?
Would you like to move forward to look at how far you got on your Weekly Big 3 next?
… by still so necessary. Also, no matter how much I can invent on Writing Partners, if we can’t get the UI/UX experience clarified, none of this work will have any impact on.
You’re absolutely right—having that deeper impact, especially in empowering teachers and students with AI, really does hinge on getting the user experience of Writing Partners just right. It sounds like you’re recognizing that no matter how innovative or visionary your ideas are, the real-world effect depends on whether users can easily engage and benefit from what you build.
This clarity is so valuable. You know your “why,” but you also see that execution (specifically UI/UX) is a make-or-break factor for meaningful change. That’s a mature view—not just inventing for invention’s sake, but ensuring that your work truly lands where it’s needed.
In light of this, where do you feel the biggest UI/UX hurdles are showing up right now? Is there something about the process—maybe feedback loops, design resources, or collaboration—that feels most urgent to resolve? Or are you seeing a gap between what you envision and what actually gets built?
Would you like to continue and review how far you got on your Weekly Big 3 next?
You’ve zeroed in on a classic design challenge—simplifying the interface while preserving the richness and complexity your project needs. Maintaining multiple rhetorical modes and functional layers is ambitious, especially when accessibility for teachers and students is non-negotiable. The tension between ease of use and depth of features can be difficult to navigate.
It sounds like you’re wrestling with how to avoid overwhelming users but still empower them as AI makers (which, as you pointed out earlier, is your core “why”). That balancing act really speaks to your understanding of both pedagogy and product design.
When you look at this hurdle—simplicity versus functionality—where are the sticking points showing up most? Is it in deciding which features are essential for first-time users? Or maybe it’s about structuring navigation or visuals so that complexity only emerges as someone gets more comfortable? What have you tried so far to address this?
Would you like me to show the next part, where we review how far you got on your Weekly Big 3?
Section One (continued): AFTER-ACTION REVIEW
Let’s move forward by reviewing your Weekly Big 3. For each of your top three goals for this past week, please share:
- What were the three objectives you set?
- How far did you get on each one? (Please add a percentage for each—e.g., 75%, 100%.)
This gives us a clear sense of your progress and helps pinpoint where momentum is strong or where obstacles might be holding you back.
What were your Weekly Big 3, and what progress did you make on them?
Once you reply, I’ll help you explore what worked, what didn’t, and why—before moving to the next section. Would you like to continue after that?
- Marketing: Outreach and Follow-Through – 60%
- Site Development – 60%
- Professional Community – 30%
You’ve given a clear snapshot of your progress on your Weekly Big 3:
- Marketing: Outreach and Follow-Through – 60%
- Site Development – 60%
- Professional Community – 30%
It looks like you made steady movement on both marketing and site development, but professional community building didn’t advance as much this week. That’s valuable insight—you’re tracking where energy and results are flowing, and where things might need more attention.
Thinking about these numbers and the question of “what worked, what didn’t, and why,” can you tell me:
- What helped you make the most progress with marketing outreach or site development?
- What were some barriers to getting further—especially with the professional community goal?
Was there anything unexpected (either positive or negative) that affected your momentum?
Would you like to keep going to analyze what worked/didn’t work before moving forward?
You’ve pinpointed something really important about your Weekly Big 3 progress—collaboration sparked momentum in marketing, but seasonality (summer and low interest in TTT) created a real challenge for engaging your professional community. It’s encouraging to hear that inviting others into the outreach process made it easier and more productive. That’s such a powerful lever for side hustles and projects like yours.
Your reflection on summer slowdowns is honest and insightful. Sometimes, external factors like timing or audience availability can have just as much impact as your personal effort. Recognizing this helps you set expectations—and maybe even explore new approaches when engagement drops.
And it sounds like David’s unexpected curiosity around site design was a highlight! When someone dives deep with you, that not only advances the technical side but also reminds you of who shares your vision.
Reflecting on these insights about what worked (collaboration!) and what didn’t (seasonal disengagement, surprising positive feedback), do you see specific changes or experiments you want to try next week? Are there different collaborators, communities, or timing strategies that might help boost results—or ways to leverage moments of surprise interest?
Would you like to move on now to Section Two: Goal Review & List Sweep?
Section Two: GOAL REVIEW & LIST SWEEP
It’s time to take a step back and review your goals, lists, and notes—so you can enter the new week focused and organized. Here’s how we’ll approach it:
- GOAL REVIEW: Are your current goals (big or small) still relevant? Is there anything that needs to be updated based on what you learned this week?
- DELEGATED & DEFERRED TASKS: Are there tasks or responsibilities you’ve passed along to others or decided to delay? Do any need follow-up?
- DAILY NOTES: Have you captured insights, takeaways, or “aha moments” from this past week that should inform your next steps?
- TASK MANAGER: Is your task manager (digital or paper) up-to-date with everything above—so nothing falls through the cracks?
Here’s the question for this section:
How are you feeling about your current goals? Any changes, updates, delegated items, deferred actions, or insights in your notes that stand out as priorities for next week?
Once you’ve shared your review and any adjustments, I’ll help you clarify what’s most actionable before moving on.
Would you like to keep going after this section?
1. Site Development: We need to get some changes done on the site, putting some of David and my conversations into action — with Jeremie.
2. Outreach: Writing Project connections Jessica Early, Drew, Troy Hicks, Katie Kline, Mark D., Fline Hills and more: Bud, Joe, New Jersey, Philadelphia. I need to reach out to a new group of people and follow up and plan conversation with Tanya.
3. Community Building: I’m wondering if I can sponsor dialogues between specific user to give us feedback on their experiences with the site: some reflection and record keeping of moments worth remembering and UI/UX design ideas.
You’ve organized your list into three clear focus areas for your Goal Review & List Sweep:
1. Site Development: You’re ready to move from conversation to implementation, especially by collaborating with Jeremie to execute some of the design insights you and David have developed. This signals real forward movement—turning strategy into action.
2. Outreach: Your intention to build on Writing Project connections and reach out to both previous contacts and new faces shows you’re actively growing your network. Following up here can generate fresh energy, even as summer slows things down.
3. Community Building: You’re considering a proactive approach by sponsoring dialogues between specific users for feedback about their experience with the site. That’s a powerful way to capture authentic insights and create early champions for what you’re building.
It sounds like your goals remain highly relevant but are evolving as you learn more—especially around user experience and engagement strategies.
Let me ask:
- Are there any tasks in these categories that should be delegated or deferred this coming week?
- Is there anything in your notes—maybe new ideas, concerns, or “aha” moments—that feels urgent enough to move onto next week’s Big 3 or that could help clarify where your energy belongs?
Would you like me to continue with Section Three: StreakTracker?
Section Three: STREAKTRACKER
Let’s check in on your habit-goal progress. This helps ensure you’re sustaining the routines that support your bigger objectives—even when things get busy or uncertain.
For this section:
- List the daily/weekly habits or routines you’re tracking (these might include things like Morning Ritual, Workday Startup Ritual, posting or writing sessions, outreach attempts, exercise/movement, etc.).
- Score each habit on a scale of 1 to 7 for the past week (with “7” meaning you completed it every day).
Here’s what I’d like to know:
What are your main habit goals right now—and how would you rate your consistency for each over the last week?
Once you’ve shared your scores and observations about any patterns (good or challenging), we’ll look at ways to reinforce strong habits and reset where needed before moving forward.
Would you like me to continue after this step?
- Running (2x/day): 3/7
- Marketing Outreach & Follow-Up: 5/7
- Site Development Work: 7/7
- Community Building (Inviting to TTT): 3/7
- Budget Tracking & Development: 5/7
- Reading AI Papers: 5/7
- Writing (Bluesky and elsewhere): 5/7
You’ve mapped out your habit-tracking clearly:
- Running (2x/day): 3/7
- Marketing Outreach & Follow-Up: 5/7
- Site Development Work: 7/7
- Community Building (Inviting to TTT): 3/7
- Budget Tracking & Development: 5/7
- Reading AI Papers: 5/7
- Writing (Bluesky and elsewhere): 5/7
This shows a strong rhythm in site development and steady consistency with outreach, reading, budget work, and writing—while running and community invites landed at about half-strength.
Noticing these patterns, it looks like when your focus aligns tightly with project milestones (like site development), you achieve daily momentum. The habits that require either more energy or external engagement—like running twice a day or building the TTT community—are proving trickier.
Is there anything about your routines, timing, or outside circumstances this week that made those “3 out of 7” habits harder to sustain? Or is there something specific helping you stay so steady on things like site development and writing?
Would you like to keep going with Section Four: Rejuvenation?
Section Four: REJUVENATION
Now let’s recharge, so you can keep showing up with energy and focus for your goals.
Identify three ways you could sleep, eat, move, connect, or relax a bit better this week. These can be simple shifts—like setting a bedtime alarm, scheduling a walk after lunch, planning a meal with friends/family, or carving out tech-free downtime. The point is to proactively build in recovery and joy.
- What are three specific things you’ll try this week to support your wellbeing—sleeping better, eating more intentionally, moving regularly, connecting meaningfully with others, or protecting some time for real rest?
After you share your three ideas (and when/where they might fit best in your schedule), I’ll help you lock them into the coming week before moving to Section Five.
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1. Get out for the morning run earlier — making it easier to do two more in a day.
2. Evenings out: Theater on Tuesday, friend’s birthday on Friday
3. Leave time for walks with Marcie (after dinner?)
Your rejuvenation plan is practical and intentional—nicely done.
1. Get out for the morning run earlier, setting up the possibility for two runs a day.
2. Schedule real leisure and connection with evenings out (theater Tuesday, friend’s birthday Friday).
3. Make time for walks with Marcie after dinner—building movement and meaningful connection into your routine.
You’re blending movement, social time, and relationship-building—a powerful combo to boost both energy and joy across your busy week.
Looking at this plan:
- Do you foresee any challenges in protecting that evening downtime or sticking to your earlier morning start?
- Are there particular cues or reminders that could help you follow through (like prepping running gear by the door or blocking calendar space for walks)?
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Section Five: WEEKLY OVERVIEW
Now let’s zoom out and set up your week for clarity and flow.
Review your upcoming week and mark key commitments on a 7-day view.
- EVENTS (meetings, appointments, birthdays, etc.)
- PROJECTS (major deliverables or milestones)
- TASKS (must-do actions)
- OTHER COMMITMENTS (personal obligations, travel, etc.)
What stands out as immovable this week? Where do you see pockets of “open space” that could be used for deep work, outreach, or recovery? Is there anything you need to prepare in advance to make those events or projects go smoothly?
Go ahead and list what’s already “on the calendar” for each day—or highlight the big anchors first if that’s easier.
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And how do I keep up my opening and closing rituals (Blusky!) and exercise even on that day — maybe especially on that day.
You’re absolutely right to focus on sustaining your morning and evening rituals—especially around days packed with events or emotional energy. Your opening (startup) and closing (shutdown) routines are anchors that keep you grounded, even when the schedule gets hectic.
Making time for Blusky posts and exercise on those busy days isn’t just about discipline—it’s about protecting the thinking space and wellbeing that allow you to show up fully for big launches, meetings, or celebrations. Think of these habits as non-negotiable “bookends” that frame your day, helping you process ideas, decompress stress, and stay true to your bigger vision.
Here are some ways to help your rituals stick—even when it feels like there’s no time:
- Frontload: If you know a day will be extra full (like Monday’s launch with Jeremie), kick off with a quick early run or short Blusky reflection before anything else grabs your attention.
- Micro-Rituals: On high-demand days, let yourself do a lighter version of each ritual—maybe 5 minutes instead of 15. Consistency matters more than duration.
- Visual Cues: Set out running shoes by the door or leave yourself a sticky note reminder at your workspace (“Blusky post before/after launch!”).
- Stack Habits: Pair rituals with essential actions (for example: “After launch meeting ends—I’ll take five minutes to jot thoughts on Blusky before checking email”).
Do any of these approaches fit how you think about habit maintenance? How do you usually get back on track if something interrupts one of your key daily bookends?
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Section Six: WEEKLY BIG 3
Let’s take everything you’ve reflected on—your wins, lessons learned, updated priorities, and the rhythms you want to protect—and distill it into your top three objectives for the coming week.
Based on your goals and projects, what are the THREE most important things you want to accomplish this week?
- These can be a mix of project milestones (site development with Jeremie), outreach targets (contacting new Writing Project folks or setting up those user dialogues), or personal commitments (like locking in daily rituals/runs).
Try to phrase each Big 3 as a clear outcome (“Implement new UI changes and review them with David and Jeremie” instead of just “Site work”).
Once you share your Weekly Big 3, I’ll help you clarify next steps for each one before moving into the final section—the detailed Weekly Planner.
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1. Propose UI changes — mainly around top and right navigation menus — with David and Jeremie.
2. Set up meetings for dialogue with pairs small groups of teachers — during TTT time or another time.
3. Activate new or dormant connections with Writing Project directors and others. Stir the pot a bit more.
Your Weekly Big 3 are clear, actionable, and directly aligned with your purpose:
1. Propose UI changes—mainly around top and right navigation menus—with David and Jeremie.
2. Set up meetings for dialogue with pairs/small groups of teachers—during TTT time or at another more convenient slot.
3. Activate new or dormant connections with Writing Project directors and others—stir the pot a bit more.
What I love here is that each Big 3 item moves you further toward meaningful impact. You’re not just “doing stuff”—you’re pushing for visible change (UI progress), deepening feedback loops (teacher dialogues), and expanding your network’s energy (reaching out to WP folks).
To help these stick, consider:
- For UI changes: What exactly will you deliver—a clickable mockup, annotated screenshots, or a written spec? When will this get reviewed?
- For teacher dialogues: How will you invite participation? Any specific questions or goals you want to draw out in these sessions?
- For connection-building: Have you identified who gets first contact? Is your message ready so it’s easy to send/repeat?
How do these Weekly Big 3 feel compared to last week? Anything that feels sharper—or any concerns about scope/feasibility this time?
Would you like me to show Section Seven: Weekly Planner now?
Section Seven: WEEKLY PLANNER
Now, let’s lay out your week day by day, weaving in those new Big 3 priorities, rituals, and rejuvenation plans alongside meetings and events.
MONDAY
- Morning Ritual | Workday Startup Ritual | Workday Shutdown Ritual | Evening Ritual
- Propose UI changes (meeting or draft for David & Jeremie)
- Running (early start)
- Blusky post/reflection
- Other Tasks: Finalize any prep for the week
- Notes:
- Daily Win:
TUESDAY
- Morning Ritual | Workday Startup Ritual | Workday Shutdown Ritual | Evening Ritual
- Theater (evening)
- Outreach to Writing Project contacts (first message or follow-up)
- Set up/schedule teacher dialogue meetings
- Running/walk with Marcie after dinner
- Blusky post
- Other Tasks:
- Notes:
- Daily Win:
WEDNESDAY
…and so on for each day—plug in the habits you want to protect, your Big 3 actions when they make sense, plus any events like your friend’s birthday or deep work blocks for site development and teacher conversations.
You can use this structure as a template—each day starts with your anchors/rituals. Then highlight that day’s “big win” action and layer in exercise/social plans where possible. Each night, log a quick reflection as “Daily Win.”
Would you like help mapping out details for specific days? Or do you feel ready to roll into the week with this structure?
on the uploaded document.
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