2x2: It took me years to normalize this

Hello! Shawn here. And welcome to this week’s edition of the 2x2 Newsletter. Your premier Friday email for doing the important work that matters while creating and protecting your free time to enjoy life. I’m so glad you’re here. Check this out 1: [Super mega ultralight backpacking]( Now this is thinking outside the box. 2: [Pre-Order the new Mat Kearney vinyl]( I’ve long been a fan of Mat Kearney. His new album drops in a few weeks, and this orange and blue splatter vinyl is available for pre-order. Something to think about 1: Normalize the life you want to live I work with a lot of busy entrepreneurs, and it’s amazing how many of them have normalized being busy. They’ve normalized stress and anxiety. They’ve normalized urgency. They’ve normalized being always connected. Do you know anyone who is busy, stressed, and overwhelmed who actually wants that type of day-to-day life? I know I don’t. What if you and I normalized the opposite of those things? I’ve normalized margin and breathing room in my schedule. I’ve normalized making choices that reflect my values. I’ve normalized doing less but better. I’ve normalized giving an abundance of time to the relationships and activities that are healthy for my life. This is, unfortunately, counter cultural. And it’s the sweet, sweet reward of living a focused life. 2: The quality of your questions matter I grew up being taught that there are no stupid questions, only stupid answers... But that doesn’t mean all questions are equal. A great question will go a whole lot further in getting you to a great answer. * * * — Shawn P.S. Save the dates: June 11 – 18 we have something big happening.  HOT DEAL: [Time Blocking + Time Tracking Course]( I’m not a “naturally organized” person. But I’ve been able to remove the mess from organizing my schedule, and get back hours of my life each week, by using the same, [simplified and straight-forward time management approach that we teach you right here](. Contrary to popular belief, having boundaries and “blocks” around your time will create a more liberating and enjoyable schedule for you. Right now, you can get our simple, popular, course on time blocking for half-price. Just use this link: 👉 [Get the Time Blocking + Time Tracking course for half-price.](  👋 Whenever you’re ready, here are 4 ways I can help you: 1: [Start with the]([free Focus Assessment]( to get your personalized roadmap to eliminate busywork, procrastination, and burnout. 2: Join 3,500 creative professionals who have declared their goals and reset their schedule to do more of the important work that matters. Get instant access to the [Focus Course](. 3: [Join our growing Membership community]( and get your all-access pass to our entire course library along with weekly accountability and ongoing workshops. (Recommended.) 4: Business Owners: Interested in working with me to run your full-time business on part-time hours? Hit reply and let’s chat. My next group program kicks off in May.  [In-Depth App Training for Power Users]( To unsubscribe, click [here](. Blanc Media, 714 Main St., Grandview, MO 64030, United States