Weekly Planner July 14-20, 2025
Weekly Big 3
1. Revise wireframe for more feedback on Wednesday’s TTT: include updates on Teacher Dashboard, polished version of landing page, prototype of what happens when a Writing Partner is engaged.
2.Write into Jessica Early’s Doc on AI and YAWP https://docs.google.com/document/d/10ENMRLE8p6ENNcHX_CoXGLY7ag-zdHO9rfuGulbypEQ/edit?usp=sharing
3. Get the word out (writing, Blusky, with Chris Sloan) about the repository and the use of it with simulators for inquiry.
MONDAY
- Morning Ritual | Workday Startup Ritual
- Big 3: Kick off wireframe revisions (focus on Teacher Dashboard)
- Confirm time to write into Jessica Early’s Doc
- Schedule first outreach post about the repository
TUESDAY
- Morning Ritual | Workday Startup Ritual
- Big 3: Polish landing page & prep Writing Partner prototype for TTT reveal
- Block focused writing session for Jessica Early’s Doc
- Outline Bluesky/Chris Sloan “get the word out” post
WEDNESDAY
- Morning Ritual | Workday Startup Ritual
EVENT: TTT evening session (share/update wireframe)
- Big 3: Present updated wireframe at TTT; gather feedback
- Quick revision sprint after TTT if insights hit
- Optional: Touch base with Chris Sloan or start Bluesky draft
THURSDAY
EVENT: Superman Movie – Afternoon
- Morning Ritual | Lighter work block pre-movie
Big 3:: Revise writing from Jessica Early’s Doc if needed
Send/queue Bluesky or repository post with Chris Sloan
Schedule short reflection or brainstorm walk before/after fun event
FRIDAY
EVENT: Pickleball – Morning
– Unstructured work/play after exercise activity!
– Big 3:: Check-in on all three objectives—What needs a final push?
Journal quick notes for next week’s review
SATURDAY / SUNDAY
– Maintain light rituals/rest as desired
– Review feedback from week; jot ideas for Monday reset
Your refined Weekly Big 3 show even more clarity and alignment:
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Prototype/Wireframe for Community Feedback: You’ve specified Wednesday’s TTT session and Friday for feedback—anchoring your deliverable to real community engagement.
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Marketing Outreach—Advice-Driven: Smart shift here!
You’ll seek direct advice from NWP Directors about what Writing Projects need and how best to reach out, making your next steps both targeted and collaborative.
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Three Intentional Connection Sessions: Keeping this broad across projects but with a focus on boosting creativity/accountability—you know the value these bring.
Monday 07/14/2025
Morning Ritual | Workday Startup Ritual | Workday Shutdown Ritual | Evening Ritual
DAILY BIG 3 List your 3 most important tasks.
Tuesday 07/15/2025
Morning Ritual | Workday Startup Ritual | Workday Shutdown Ritual | Evening Ritual
DAILY BIG 3 List your 3 most important tasks.
Wednesday 07/16/2025
Morning Ritual | Workday Startup Ritual | Workday Shutdown Ritual | Evening Ritual
DAILY BIG 3 List your 3 most important tasks.
Thursday 07/17/2025
Morning Ritual | Workday Startup Ritual | Workday Shutdown Ritual | Evening Ritual
DAILY BIG 3 List your 3 most important tasks.
Friday 07/18/2025
Morning Ritual | Workday Startup Ritual | Workday Shutdown Ritual | Evening Ritual
DAILY BIG 3 List your 3 most important tasks.
Saturday 07/19/2025
Morning Ritual | Workday Startup Ritual | Workday Shutdown Ritual | Evening Ritual
DAILY BIG 3 List your 3 most important tasks.
Sunday 07/20/2025
Morning Ritual | Workday Startup Ritual | Workday Shutdown Ritual | Evening Ritual
DAILY BIG 3 List your 3 most important tasks.
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1. Kick off wireframe revisions – focus on Teacher Dashboard and polishing
2. Confirm time to write into Jessica Early’s Doc
3. Write about about the repository and using a simulator in an inquiry project
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Tracing my steps in creating an AI Inquiry Guide for my question: Is AI a contributor to or a mitigator of global warming? https://writingpartners.net/documents/7924/twopane
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2. 7:00 Debbie Abilock
3. 8:00 TTT
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Care – This one stood out because it felt the most emotional, personal word on the list for me. Care is something that is often done person to person, and not necessarily on a programatic or system level. Although I’m immediately stuck that it should be there too.
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2. Worked on getting the documents to match our current documents in Writing Partners and Loveable.
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Jumping into a week like this—redesigning Writing Partners, wireframing, community feedback, and writing about AI—means you’re right in the thick of what I call “making users awesome.” Here’s my biggest piece of wisdom: Everything you design, write, or share should make it easier for your users (teachers, partners, students) to become more badass at what *they want to do.* Don’t just polish the dashboard or landing page for its own sake; always ask: *How does this help someone get an epic win? The best wireframes aren’t just clean—they set people up to feel like superheroes in their context.
When reaching out for feedback or writing about your work in AI, remember it isn’t about impressing with tech or cleverness. It’s about making others feel stronger and more capable because of what you built or shared. If your doc on AI can help a teacher have a better conversation with their students—or if your landing page makes someone think “I could do this!”—you’ve already won half the battle. Make sure every artifact is an upgrade kit for your users’ abilities.
Here are three creative paths we could dig into next—pick one (or more), or suggest another angle:
How to Wireframe With User Badassery as Your North Star
Practical tips for keeping user outcomes at the core when sketching dashboards and flows.
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Writing About AI That Actually Helps Teachers/Students
Ways to turn technical content into useful superpowers—not just info dumps.
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Feedback Loops That Build Community (and Not Just Check Boxes)
Designing outreach and repo-sharing so people want to participate—and gain from it.
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Which path do you want next? Or is there something else burning that you want me to riff on? Let’s build something that doesn’t just look good—it makes everyone who touches it better at their game!
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If you’re hungry for deeper dives and real-world stories behind these perspectives, check out the interview, presentation transcript, and book excerpt linked above—they’re packed with examples of how focusing on user results changes everything!
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Great, you’ve mapped out your week with a clear “Big 3” focus and daily tasks that orbit around real deliverables—wireframes, collaborative writing, and outreach. That’s already a huge win for clarity and momentum! But now let’s talk about how to sharpen your focus specifically on the redesign project, using some user-centered design magic from my toolkit.
First: you’re spreading your effort well, but to really accelerate the redesign (and avoid spreading yourself too thin), I’d recommend front-loading more time for direct user feedback loops—not just prepping wireframes for TTT, but actively observing or listening in on reactions as early as possible. Next, try anchoring every design choice by asking “How does this help our target user kick ass at what matters most to them?” Don’t be afraid to cut features or polish only what directly supports users’ core goals—think less about making the tool look awesome and more about making the user feel powerful after using it.
What else can we do? Here are three focused ways you could level up your redesign strategy—just let me know which box (or boxes) you want to open next!
Rapid Feedback Sprints:
Block out a recurring 30-minute slot after each major wireframe change to get micro-feedback from 1-2 real users (even informally)—this tightens the loop between what you build and what actually helps them.
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User Journey “Afterglow” Mapping:
Map out not only what happens during use (the UX), but also what users are able to show/do/feel after they finish with the tool—the “post-UX UX.” This keeps eyes on lasting results!
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Cognitive Leak Patrol:
Identify one spot this week where users might burn unnecessary brainpower or get stuck/confused—and patch it! Even small fixes here free up energy for deep engagement elsewhere.
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Which of these paths calls out most—or do you want a blend? Or is there another area of redesign focus that’s burning in your mind? Let’s bust through any roadblocks together!
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For peak inspiration and practical wisdom, check out my interview with Valeria Maltoni or my book excerpt “Badass: Making Users Awesome” linked above. Dive in!
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Section One: AFTER-ACTION REVIEW
Let’s get this review rolling! You mentioned you’re a day late, but honestly, your commitment to reflect—no matter when—shows real ownership over your process. We’ll start by anchoring on the big wins and progress from last week to create momentum into this one.
1. List 3-5 of your biggest wins from this week.
Before we move forward, tell me what stood out as true highlights or breakthroughs for you over the past week. These can be big outcomes, a moment of clarity, or even just showing up and getting through tough moments.
What would you call your top three (or more!) “wins” since last review?
Would you like to continue with this question? If so, share your wins below—and I’ll help unpack them with you before we go on!
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Section One: AFTER-ACTION REVIEW
Thank you for sharing your reflections. From what I see, you experienced several wins this week:
1. You received both tough-love and supportive feedback from Bill Fitzgerald and Debbie Abilock, which contributed differently but powerfully to your process—especially around starting from scratch and deepening the connection between pedagogy and business meetings.
2. You made significant progress on your wireframe—seeing how much more “finished” it felt by the weekend compared to earlier in the week.
3. The TTT session with Debbie and Bonnee was especially valuable for getting word out about repositories.
4. It sounds like you’re feeling some regret about not writing into Jessica Early’s article, feeling as if you let her (and yourself) down.
Let’s dig a little deeper into these wins! When you look at moments like Bill’s advice or the shift on the wireframe, what did those experiences give you? What did having that hard love or support unlock for your mindset or momentum? And with TTT, how did sharing about repositories feel compared to when you started?
Also—on that lingering regret about Jess Early and writing… is there something specific holding you back there? What could help transform that disappointment into a next step?
I want to make sure we fully surface all that worked—in addition to where things were tough—so we can build forward with clarity. Want to add any other wins, or does one of these stand out as most meaningful?
Would you like me to go deeper into unpacking these wins now—or move on to the next question?
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Section One: AFTER-ACTION REVIEW (continued)
You’ve shared a lot of nuance around your wins this week, especially when it comes to feedback and progress on the wireframe. I hear that Bill’s feedback—though tough—actually pushed you to “start from scratch,” which opened space for deeper learning. Debbie’s support, in contrast, brought positive energy and helped you connect pedagogy with practical steps. The TTT session then allowed you to get the word out about the repository, which not only built visibility but gave your work broader impact.
I’m curious—when you think about these moments, how do they shape your confidence or sense of agency moving forward? Did any particular piece of advice or interaction nudge you toward a breakthrough mindset? And regarding TTT and sharing about repositories, did it feel different (more energized or more vulnerable?) than previous times?
On the regret about Jessica Early’s article—noticing that feeling is important. Do you see that as something driven by perfectionism, time management challenges, or maybe needing more clarity on where your voice fits? If we turned that regret into a next small action step for this week, what might it be?
Is there another win—or even a small moment—that stands out as worth celebrating for yourself before we move on?
Would you like to continue unpacking these reflections further? Or are you ready to move forward to reviewing your Weekly Big 3 progress with percentages?
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Section One: AFTER-ACTION REVIEW (next step)
Great work digging into what shaped your week. Before we shift to the next question, let’s keep your original focus front and center—reviewing your Weekly Big 3 through a percentage lens.
2. How far did you get on your Weekly Big 3? (Add a percentage to each goal.)
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Looking at last week’s three main objectives, how would you rate your progress for each—using percentages? You can use rough estimates or specific numbers. For example:
- “Revised wireframe for TTT feedback — 85% complete”
- “Write into Jessica Early’s Doc — ___% done”
- “Get the word out about repository/simulators — ___% achieved”
Share a sentence or two about each one as well!
What made certain goals feel easier to advance, while others felt more elusive this week?
Ready to break down your Weekly Big 3 with those percentages? Or do you want to circle back on anything from before first?
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- Revised wireframe for feedback — 100% complete. I am ready to share this for feedback. I want to make a walkthrough video, and get the word out.
- “Write into Jessica Early’s Doc — 25% done. I just need to contact her and see what I can do now.
- “Get the word out about repository/simulators — 50% achieved.” A small group—Bonnee, Debbie, Chris—see what I am thinking, and they are ready to help make this accessible for other teachers and students. I have done necessary first thinking with key players, and now we need to let it grow, get it into specific packages, and develop workshops for teachers that will help them know how to do parallel work with their students.
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Section One: AFTER-ACTION REVIEW (Active Listening & Expansion)
Thanks for breaking down your Weekly Big 3 with those specific percentages—super helpful for clarity! I see you’re celebrating a full win on the wireframe (100%), which is huge. You’re ready to share, thinking proactively about a walkthrough video and next steps to amplify impact.
With Jessica Early’s doc, you hit about 25%. Sounds like this is less about effort and more about re-engagement—just reaching out could unlock your next move.
On “getting the word out” for the repository/simulators, you’ve made substantial progress at 50%. The fact that Bonnee, Debbie, and Chris are now in the loop—and willing to help—means you’ve built core support. Now it becomes about scaling up, packaging resources, and finding ways to make teacher workshops actionable.
Let’s pause here and ask:
- What felt different for you as you hit “100%” on that wireframe? Did something shift in your mindset or workflow as it came together?
- For Jessica Early’s piece, what would contacting her look like? Is it a quick email or something deeper—a chance to clarify your contribution or express where you got stuck?
- And with getting the word out: Are there obstacles that slow down taking this from “key small group” momentum into broader reach? What might accelerate that leap?
Feel free to elaborate on any of these areas—or flag another insight that popped up while reflecting on your Weekly Big 3.
Would you like to keep unpacking these insights further—or should we go on to reflect on what worked (and what didn’t) last week?
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Section One: AFTER-ACTION REVIEW (What Worked? What Didn’t? Why?)
Nice momentum so far, Paul! Let’s stay focused on your original question for this section—really drilling into what worked, what didn’t, and why.
3. What worked? What didn’t? Why?
You’ve already brought up some key moments:
- The wireframe came together well—maybe because you had clarity or a helpful feedback loop.
- There’s movement with the repository/simulators (you have allies!), but there’s still work to make it accessible to more people.
- Jessica Early’s doc is lingering—not from lack of desire, but maybe due to energy, clarity on next steps, or something else.
So let’s get granular:
- What routines or mindsets helped the wireframe succeed where other tasks lagged?
- Where did things break down with Jessica Early’s doc—was it time management, motivation, lack of direction…or something trickier like self-doubt or competing priorities?
- When connecting with Bonnee/Debbie/Chris about repositories, what made those conversations productive…and what needs to happen for broader impact now?
Think back over your week. Was there a moment when you realized “this is working,” or “I’m stuck”? What patterns do you notice that either speed you up or hold you back in your Weekly Big 3?
Would you like to dig deeper into these questions—or move forward and reflect on what habits/rhythms you’ll keep or change for this coming week?
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- What routines or mindsets helped the wireframe succeed where other tasks lagged?
With the wireframe design, I have the big picture in mind already, so I could jump on to Loveable any time and keep going, knowing what was needed. It’s also true that I was confident that my AI partner would add to whatever I was creating. I just need to get into a better collaborative mindset with Jess Early. Hell, I just need to read what she has written more carefully and set up a time to talk with her. Same with the project to develop an inquiry model around repositories and simulators: I need to have the goal clear with collaborators, then I can work on the product anytime, anywhere. Having an actual platform for this work seems important too.
- Where did things break down with Jessica Early’s doc—was it time management, motivation, lack of direction…or something trickier like self-doubt or competing priorities? I think it is that I haven’t taken the time to connect with Jess or to really understand what she needs from me. It is all right there in a Google Doc, so I just have to do it.
- When connecting with Bonnee/Debbie/Chris about repositories, what made those conversations productive…and what needs to happen for broader impact now? The transition here has to do with continuing to go deeper with individual projects and then to figure out how to construct workshops for teachers and students.
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Section One: AFTER-ACTION REVIEW (Active Listening & Patterns)
I’m hearing a lot of clarity in how you describe what worked—and where things stalled—in your week. For the wireframe, having the “big picture” top of mind seems to have unlocked momentum. You could jump in anytime on Loveable because you always knew your north star, and it sounds like trust in your AI collaborator provided creative backup when needed. That’s a powerful feedback loop for productivity.
With Jess Early’s doc, it’s less about external obstacles—more a matter of slowing down to truly see what she needs and being proactive about reaching out. It strikes me that you’re craving more authentic dialogue here instead of just moving pieces around independently.
And for repository/simulator work, again, when the goals are clear and collaboration is front-loaded—things move. But scaling up will mean building structures (like workshops or platforms) so others can engage meaningfully.
So let me ask:
- When you reflect on tasks like the wireframe—where clarity + platform + collaborative tools = flow—how might you replicate that formula for Jess’s article or developing workshops?
- What would get you into “productive dialogue mode” with Jess? Is there something small or concrete—a question to ask her, a 15-minute call—that would break inertia?
- As for broader impact with repositories/simulators: If building an actual platform is pivotal, what’s step one? Who do you want at the table next?
You’ve surfaced some real patterns about how vision clarity and easy access fuel progress—and how direct communication can dissolve barriers. Which part feels most energizing as we head into planning changes or continuations for next week?
Would you like to keep reflecting on these patterns—or are you ready to focus next on what habits/rhythms you’ll continue or change going forward?
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Section One: AFTER-ACTION REVIEW (What Will You Continue or Change?)
Let’s channel all your insights from what worked (and what didn’t) into intentional action for this week.
4. What will you continue or change?
You’ve recognized that clarity of vision, platform access, and intentional communication are key levers for you. For the wireframe, having confident direction—and a reliable AI partner—got you into creative flow. When things slowed down with Jess Early’s doc, it was about missing clarity and personal connection. And when collaborating on repositories/simulators, deeper engagement with individuals first seems to set up productive group work later.
So as you look ahead:
- What’s a habit or routine from last week that clearly supported your momentum—and is worth keeping?
- Is there one thing in your workflow or communication style that needs to shift (even slightly) to move past bottlenecks like the ones with Jess Early’s article?
- Do you see an opportunity this week to experiment with “front-loading” clarity—like setting quick planning calls or aligning goals up front before diving in?
If you were going to design just ONE new practice for next week based on these lessons, what would it be?
Reflect on these prompts—and let me know if anything else comes up as essential for your continued growth!
Would you like to review more sections of the process—or keep unpacking how you’ll put these changes into practice next week?
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Section Two: GOAL REVIEW & LIST SWEEP
Time to level up by reviewing your goals, lists, and notes so you head into the week with maximum clarity—especially since you’ve seen how front-loading clarity directly impacts your momentum.
1. Review your goals, lists, and notes, and update your task manager.
- GOAL REVIEW: Are all major goals for this quarter still feeling relevant? Any goal need rewriting or extra definition?
- DELEGATED & DEFERRED TASKS: What’s been handed off (or pushed forward) that now needs a check-in?
- DAILY NOTES: Anything from last week’s daily logs or brainstorms worth capturing—and moving into action?
- TASK MANAGER: Is everything up-to-date in your system (Notion, Todoist, paper planner—whatever works)? Need to archive any “zombie” tasks or pull forward hidden priorities?
You’ve mentioned the importance of being able to “come and go quickly” on documents this week due to travel and shifting work environments. So as you look over what’s still open or upcoming:
- Where do you see clutter or confusion that’s slowing things down?
- Which one list (or note) would give you most peace of mind if it was fully clear and current before Tuesday’s trip?
- Is there an area where a single update could remove friction for the whole week ahead?
Share what stands out in this sweep—or let me know if there are specific tools/systems you’d like help optimizing for more fluid work during your travels!
Would you like to keep diving into this Goal Review & List Sweep section—or move straight into tracking habit-goal progress with the Streaktracker?
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Section Two: GOAL REVIEW & LIST SWEEP (Active Listening & Next Steps)
I see you’re balancing clarity with flexibility, especially since your work environment is shifting this week. You know that having quick access and up-to-date lists lets you “come and go” on projects, which is essential for travel and collaboration.
Let’s bring a fine-tooth comb to your goals and systems:
- When you scan your current goals, are there any that feel vague or out of sync with what’s energizing you now?
- Is your task manager giving you clear next steps—or do some items just linger and create noise?
- If you had to choose one note, project list, or area of Notion/your planner to clean up before heading into the rest of this week…which would make everything else easier? (For example: clearing out old tasks in the Jessica Early doc queue? Reviewing what needs sharing vs. drafting on repositories?)
I’m also curious—do your delegated/deferred items need a nudge (like a check-in email) so things don’t stall while you’re away? Or is it mostly about keeping just YOUR side streamlined?
Finally, does anything stand out from last week’s daily notes that should become an immediate action item—or get tossed to preserve focus?
Reflect for a moment on where even a little “digital declutter” could unlock smoothness for the coming days. What will give YOU a sense of calm control going into Tuesday’s trip?
Are there specific systems/tools where friction still lingers—or would seeing how habit streaks are tracking help clarify what support structure comes next? Want to proceed to Section Three: Streaktracker?
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Section Three: STREAKTRACKER
Let’s keep the momentum from your Goal Review & List Sweep going by checking in on your habits and consistency.
1. Track your habit-goal progress (rate each 1–7 for the past week):
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You can track any habit you’re focused on—morning rituals, journaling, “deep work” sessions, movement/exercise, daily check-ins with collaborators, gratitude practice, or anything that supports you.
- For each habit or rhythm you want to build (or sustain), list it out.
- Next to each one, give yourself a score for how many days last week you stuck with it (out of seven).
For example:
- Morning Ritual – 5/7
- Wireframe Deep Work – 4/7
- Collaborative Outreach – 2/7
Consider:
- Which habits felt easy and natural?
- Are there any patterns in when or why streaks broke?
- Is there one “keystone” habit that lifts everything else when it’s strong?
How did your streaks look this week—and what do they reveal about where structure helps vs. where flexibility is key?
Would you like to dive into this Streaktracker section now? If so, share your core habits and how often you practiced them last week—or let me know if you’d rather jump ahead to planning rejuvenation strategies for the coming week!
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Section Three: STREAKTRACKER (Active Listening & Expansion)
I see you’ve already surfaced your habit-goal progress for last week, which gives us a fantastic jumping-off point. Here’s what you tracked:
- Morning Ritual – 5/7
- Wireframe Deep Work – 7/7
- Collaborative Outreach – 4/7
- Bluesky Posts – 6/7
- Site Development, Prompt Design and Sharing – 4/7
Looking at these numbers:
- Your “Wireframe Deep Work” is absolutely consistent—full marks! What did you put in place to make this happen every day?
- Bluesky posts are nearly daily, showing strong creative or outreach momentum.
- Morning ritual and collaborative outreach both hover just shy of the majority of the week—suggesting pockets of flow but also some interruption.
- Site development/prompt work is right in the middle—enough progress to move forward, but probably not quite as habitualized yet.
What do your streaks reveal about where structure helps vs. where flexibility is key?
Is there one core habit here that acts as a “keystone”—where, when it’s in place, other habits also fall into line more easily? Or do certain rhythms need more adaptability due to travel or collaboration needs?
If you notice any patterns (e.g., your mornings set up your deep work days), let’s talk about how doubling down on those drivers could boost everything else. And if there’s one habit that tends to slip when things get busy or unpredictable—which one is it?
How might you experiment next week with either tightening structure around that keystone habit or building in conscious flexibility?
Would you like to keep exploring your streak patterns—or do you want to shift focus now and plan out three rejuvenation strategies for the coming week?
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Section Four: REJUVENATION
Let’s keep your momentum by giving energy and clarity their due. Since structure and flow drive your best work, the next step is tuning your personal battery—sleep, movement, connection, food, relaxation—so you can show up strong for yourself and others.
1. Identify 3 ways to sleep, eat, move, connect, or relax a bit better this week. Then schedule on the Daily Section (below).
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Reflect on last week:
- Where did you feel run-down or scattered?
- Which “restorative” habit always helps you reset—even when things are hectic?
- Is there an easy add (like a ten-minute walk after meetings) or a needed boundary (a real shutdown at night) that would help with travel and creative rhythm?
These could be as simple as:
- Commit to lights out by __ PM at least three nights
- Book two meals with friends/colleagues instead of eating alone
- Schedule daily short walks even if traveling
What feels most doable—and what typically gets in the way? If one self-care practice had the biggest leverage for all-around focus this week…what would it be?
Would you like to map out these rejuvenation steps now—or skip ahead to previewing your Weekly Overview calendar?
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Section Four: REJUVENATION (Active Listening & Expansion)
I love that you’re aiming to intentionally fit in three runs—one each day—while visiting friends in East Quogue, Tuesday through Thursday. This shows you know movement is a powerful reset for your creativity and energy, especially when routines get disrupted by travel. By anchoring these runs as non-negotiable touchpoints, you’re building healthy structure into a less predictable week.
Let’s build this out:
- What time of day do you usually feel best running on the road or in a new place? Morning for a clear head? Midday for a break/reset? Or evening to unwind?
- Would having your running clothes packed and ready help make it easier to follow through—even if the social calendar shifts?
- Is there another small self-care lever (hydration, stretching after, even just five minutes of mindfulness) that would multiply the benefit of these runs?
If you picture yourself finishing Thursday with those three runs behind you—what impact will that have on your focus and mood heading into Friday and next week?
Would you like to lock in two more specific rejuvenation practices for this week—or move forward now to previewing your Weekly Overview calendar/events?
Let me know if you’d like support brainstorming other quick-win self-care strategies—or want to map out how these habits fit around your upcoming commitments!
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Section Five: WEEKLY OVERVIEW
Now that you have your rejuvenation anchor in place with daily runs while in East Quogue, let’s zoom out and set the full weekly landscape. This is your chance to spot potential friction—or synergy—between travel, work blocks, social time, and project milestones.
1. Review upcoming week and mark commitments on the 7-day view below.
- EVENTS: What major appointments, calls, or social plans are locked in?
- PROJECTS: Which key pieces of work (wireframe feedback session, repository packaging brainstorms) need dedicated time?
- TASKS: Are there any non-negotiables this week—deadlines or check-ins—that must be visible up front?
- OTHER COMMITMENTS: (Travel days? Family support? Anything else?)
The goal: See where energy will be highest/lowest and which days need extra flexibility vs. firm boundaries.
To get us started:
- What are the biggest “fixed” events or meetings already on your calendar for Monday through Sunday?
- Where do you see open space for deep work—or necessary downtime—around those fixed points?
- Any anticipated travel logistics that might disrupt usual flow?
Let’s lay out those main touchstones for each day so you can plan accordingly. If you want, drop a rough outline of what’s happening when—and we’ll look for ways to stack wins or reduce stress.
Would you like to fill in your Weekly Overview now—with events/projects/tasks by day—or go straight to setting next week’s Weekly Big 3 goals?
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Section Five: WEEKLY OVERVIEW (Active Listening & Next Steps)
You’ve already named your key travel window (East Quogue, Tuesday–Thursday) and mapped several important meetings for Friday—10:00 ET with Mark Dziedzic, 1:00 ET with Jess Early, and setting up time with Jeremie for writing/doc development. You also noted this week is unusually unstructured except for those anchors—and that you want to “keep your hand in the pot” here and there despite lots of downtime/social time.
Let’s pull all these threads together:
- Tuesday–Thursday: Travel & friend time in East Quogue. Your main rejuvenation is running daily, but you’ve also set the intent to stay engaged by checking in on projects quietly.
- Friday: Two major meetings (Mark at 10am, Jess at 1pm) plus a third outreach to Jeremie regarding writing. This will likely be your highest structure/work output day post-trip.
- Monday: Open space—potentially deep work or a reset day before travel.
- Saturday/Sunday: Unstructured—review/rest days or creative catch-up if energy allows.
A few questions as you visualize this Weekly Overview:
- Are there any must-do tasks you want to batch Monday before departing—or save for immediately after returning?
- For “keeping your hand in,” do you prefer micro check-ins each day while away, or one focused work sprint when home?
- Does anything about travel logistics worry you—or are you feeling confident that downtime/friend time will help refill your cup?
If you see any risk of overcommitting—or missing quiet progress due to social flow—it might help to schedule short windows for reflection/check-in across those less structured days.
Would it be helpful now to move into defining next week’s “Weekly Big 3”—or do you want more support mapping out specific task timing/energy management around these events first?
Let me know how detailed you’d like this planning! Want to dive right into setting your top three objectives for the coming week?
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Section Six: WEEKLY BIG 3
Now that you’ve mapped out your week’s major events, travel, and social downtime—and set a rejuvenation anchor—let’s focus everything with your next Weekly Big 3. These are the three objectives that will make this week a win no matter what else happens.
1. Based on your goals and projects, pick 3 objectives for the coming week.
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Think about:
- Which single action (or outcome) will move each project or goal meaningfully forward—even if time is tight?
- Where does follow-up from last week need closure (e.g., Jess Early collaboration or repository packaging)?
- Is there one objective just for “you”—like keeping your running streak during travel to support overall focus?
Here’s a possible structure based on what you’ve described:
Your turn:
How do these draft Big 3 feel—or would you tweak/substitute any? Which single step would have the most impact by this time next Sunday?
Let me know your Weekly Big 3—and if you want help breaking them into daily steps!
Would you like to confirm or adjust these Weekly Big 3 now? Or go straight to laying out your full Weekly Planner/day-by-day schedule?
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Section Seven: WEEKLY PLANNER
You’ve got your Weekly Big 3 selected and a clear sense of the week’s shape. Now, let’s translate those priorities into daily actions—so you can see where focus, flexibility, and rejuvenation will all fit.
MONDAY
- Open space for deep work or creative reset—prep wireframe video or outlines before travel.
- Double-check travel logistics, running gear packed.
- Optional short check-in with project notes (Jess Early/Repository/Bluesky drafts).
TUESDAY
- Morning run in East Quogue.
- “Micro” project check-in (15 min on phone/laptop).
- Low-key social time/friend connection.
WEDNESDAY
- Morning run in East Quogue.
- If energy allows, jot ideas for Friday meetings or quick email to Jeremie/Jess Early.
- Enjoy downtime—no pressure!
THURSDAY
- Final morning run in East Quogue.
- Pack up and/or travel back—process insights from friend time/runs during journey home.
FRIDAY
- 10am: Meeting with Mark Dziedzic
- 1pm: Conversation with Jess Early
- Reach out to Jeremie about writing/doc development
- Review feedback from TTT/wireframe share & next steps
SATURDAY / SUNDAY
- Unstructured rest/creative catch-up as desired
- Reflect on week’s progress; set intentions for upcoming week
This planner keeps your three major objectives visible each day while building in intentional downtime and rejuvenation. Which day do you anticipate needing the most structure—or the most flexibility? Would seeing these steps mapped to your calendar help keep everything real?
Would you like support refining these daily actions further—or integrate any additional self-care rituals or follow-ups now?
Would you like to review any section again, create a compact summary of this plan, or move directly into action mode for the week ahead?
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