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Start Your Week with Purpose, Not Pressure

Start Your Week with Purpose, Not Pressure

Happy Monday from Barcelona!

As we kick off the week, I want to share a principle that transformed my life and career:

Success isn't about doing more. It's about doing better.

For years, I believed that hustling harder was the key to success. I packed my days, pushed myself relentlessly, and wore burnout like a badge of honor. It wasn't sustainable—and it almost cost me everything.

When I redesigned my life, I learned that real progress comes from focus and balance, not busyness. The question that changed everything for me was this:

What's the one thing I can do this week that will have the most significant impact?

It's simple, but it works. By focusing your energy on what truly matters, you'll achieve more while staying healthy and fulfilled.

If this idea resonates with you, here are three books I've read to help you dive deeper into building a life of intentionality and sustainable growth:

  1. Atomic Habits by James Clear – Discover how small, consistent changes compound to create extraordinary results over time.
  2. Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown – Learn how to focus on what truly matters by cutting out the noise and reclaiming your time.
  3. The One Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan – A step-by-step guide to prioritizing your most important tasks and achieving extraordinary success.

This week, let go of the pressure to do it all. Instead, focus on purpose. What's the one thing you'll do today to create a lasting impact?

Wishing you a focused and purposeful week ahead,

Sebastiaan