"I went from scattered to national speaker thanks to Mark’s clarity coaching." — Kristie Ondracek
The #1 reason your goals aren’t working
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Hey, Reader! Most people want better plans. But here’s the truth: you can’t plan what you haven’t defined. Start with your Why. Then create goals that support that Why. Finally, design a plan filled with actions that drive those goals. Skip the Why and your plan is just busywork. Example: If your Why is health, your goals might be losing 20 pounds or running a 5K. Your plan? Eat clean, hit the gym, train consistently. Simple. Aligned. Effective. Without a Why, you’ll just keep spinning in circles. Want help uncovering yours? Let’s figure it out together. Reply to this email with the word CLARITY . Mark |
Quick Check: How Productive Are You REALLY?
"I went from scattered to national speaker thanks to Mark’s clarity coaching." — Kristie Ondracek
Hey, Reader! I’ve been experimenting with a little tweak lately that’s quietly changing how I get things done. It’s 25 minutes of pure focus on one task—no timer break afterward, no forced 5-minute stretch, just move straight to the next 25-minute block when I’m ready. Before you think “that’s just Pomodoro without the breaks,” let me be clear: it’s not. Pomodoro’s built-in pause is great for some people, but I’ve found that stopping every 25 minutes actually interrupts my flow more than it...
Hey, Reader! I've been in the productivity game a long time. People assume I must live on caffeine, checklists, and zero downtime. The truth? I've never felt overwhelmed or burned out. And the biggest reason isn't some fancy app or 19-step morning routine. It's health and wellness. A couple of years ago, I had this realization that hit me like a ton of bricks: If you're not taking care of yourself emotionally, spiritually, and physically, it's really difficult to be productive. I used to...
Hey, Reader! If scrolling feels more like a chore than a connection these days, I get it. For years I tried to crack every platform—TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, Threads. Coaches, courses, trends, hashtags. Engagement? Mostly zero. I was exhausted from performing for an audience that wasn’t really there. Then I made a simple decision: stop chasing. Post what God puts on my heart, serve the people who need it, and let the right ones find me. In that freedom, I discovered something...