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The 3 Things That I Learned This Week (5.21.23)

Dan Kaufman
3 min readMay 21, 2023

Happy Sunday!

Each and every Sunday I spend time reflecting on my week and planning for the week ahead.

So I wanted to share some of my top wins, lessons, issues & thoughts from this past week.

As always, I hope you find some inspiration and a few nuggets of wisdom that you can apply to your own life. Let’s dive in!

My Win: The Unexpected Benefits of Constraints

Often, when we think of constraints, especially in our schedules, we view them as a hindrance. This week, however, I discovered how these constraints can be beneficial and, indeed, a powerful tool.

Early this week, I found myself facing a tight deadline for a major project. At first, it felt overwhelming. There was so much to do and so little time. However, as I began navigating through this constraint, I noticed something interesting. Having less time forced me to be more focused, efficient, and decisive.

I prioritized tasks more effectively, made decisions more quickly, and even found innovative solutions to complete the project on time. I discovered that these constraints, rather than stifling creativity and productivity, actually enhanced them. This week’s win was a newfound appreciation for the benefits of working within constraints and how they…

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