Hi Reader,

Not every season gives you a clear win.

The goalposts are moving.
The metrics are vague.
The work feels constant—and yet it’s hard to say what’s working.

So what do you do in a stretch like that?

You find the wins.
You make the momentum.

You build it by noticing the sparks—the moments that remind you why you do this.
Not as fluff. But as fuel.

Because joy is a strategy.
And leaders who ignore it don’t last.
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A few tools that help:

Review your calendar. What’s in there out of obligation—not impact?

Revisit your decision rights. Are you solving everything—or empowering others to step up?

Reclaim your metrics. What does a “good week” actually look like in this season?
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If you’re in a stretch where everything feels important, go toward what feels alive.

Even one energizing hour can change how you show up to the rest.

Joy isn’t the reward for doing it all.
It’s the thing that helps you keep going.

With you,
Ify

P.S. What are you reclaiming space for this summer—personally or professionally? Hit reply and let us know.