Weekly digest #37 of 2025

• Does Work-Life Balance Make You Mediocre? — Cal Newport challenges the often-repeated call for work-life balance by pointing out that true excellence requires hard work—but not endless hustle. His point is that it’s disciplined, focused deep work that compounds over years, not sacrificing evenings and weekends. And, in the end, that’s far easier to sustain long-term.
• For People Who Don’t Care That Much, by Seth Godin — Not every product or idea needs to appeal to everyone. Focus on the people who truly value what you offer, even if it’s a smaller, more selective group. Lasting success comes from differentiation and loyal followers, Seth says, not mass approval.
• How to Master Email Management: A Busy Professional's Guide to Inbox Zero — Jack Nolan explains that professionals can reclaim up to 11 hours a week by shifting from reactive inbox habits to focused work. Start with decluttering: unsubscribe, archive, and organize with folders. Next, automate with filters, templates, and AI tools. Finally, set boundaries by batching email checks and turning off constant notifications.
• Simple Ops: How to Create Systems & Processes for Your Freelance Business, by Austin L. Church — In this video, Austin shares 10 practical steps for building business processes that work. His key message: don’t chase perfection—start messy and refine along the way.
• How to Control Your Cortisol & Overcome Burnout — If you struggle with stress, low energy, or sleep issues, this episode of Andrew Huberman’s podcast explains how aligning your cortisol rhythm can improve energy, focus, mood, stress resilience, and sleep quality.
• Marketing Is Transer Of Enthusiasm, by Jason Fried — When you’re genuinely passionate about what you’re creating, that energy becomes your brand in action. By contrast, false enthusiasm and empty promises quickly lead to distrust. Since everything you do is marketing, the choice is always visible. As Jason reminds us.

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