Marie-Kondo your life


Hi Reader

Recently while recording for Work In Progress , the podcast I co-host, our guest Sam from Samantha Digital said something important:

“I have one job - get clients and make websites. The rest is just noise”

It might seem obvious, but it's also easy to forget.

For online business owners, we're bombarded from every angle with reminders of all the things we should be doing...

Grow your following, start a newsletter, start a YouTube channel, create a free download... the list goes on and on. But do these really bring you closer to your goals?

We’ve just started Q2 and whether you are feeling on track with your goals or not, its a good time to pause and re-assess.

This week I invite you to reflect on what really matters to you in your work AND personal life, and then Marie-Kondo your actions.

If it doesn't bring you joy or closer to your goals - let it go.

Until next time, have a wonderful week!
Kat 🪴


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