Hi Reader, I keep thinking about how many trips stay in the almost stage. Almost looking at flights, almost asking for the time off, almost telling someone, “I think I want to go.” Sometimes the trip isn’t the hard part. It’s saying the real question out loud. Can I do this by myself? Will I feel lonely? Is this too much money? What if I get there and wish I hadn’t gone? So here's a small thing I want you to do this week. Pick the trip you keep thinking about and write down the one question...

Hi Reader, The other day, I was standing in the shower and realized I was bone tired. I realized I am standing here because this is the only quiet place away from my to-do lists, productivity hacks, and constant mind chatter. I spend so much time thinking about what I need to do next, what I still have on my todo list, and all the other things I want to do that are in my head. And now, with AI, it's even easier to fall into that pattern because suddenly we can do more. Or at least, it can...

Hi Reader, Was this forwarded to you? Subscribe here to get Changes Big and Small in your inbox each week. I was talking to a colleague some time ago and told him that I was about to take a break at work to go for a walk. This week, he mentioned that out of all of the things that impress him about my workflow, the fact that I fit in a walk almost every day impresses him the most. I can't resist this bright blue sky I thought this was so interesting. I consider my daily walk a non-negotiable....