Happy Friday, Founders! Before you head into the weekend, take 2 minutes and reflect: → What worked this week that you want to do more of? → What drained your energy that you want to do less of? → What's one thing you're grateful for right now? And did you complete Monday's commitment? The founders who grow fastest aren't the ones who hustle hardest. They're the ones who actually pay attention to what's working and what isn't. 👇 Drop your reflection below. Have a great weekend!

𝗧𝗟𝗗𝗥; This is a sales post for The Momentum Lab™. Read it anyway. If you're anything like me, you have lots of tabs open in multiple browser windows and multiple companies (or at least, potential companies) running at the same time. Add pets, kids, bills, meals, exercise, hobbies... life's a lot. Especially with ADHD. It's easy to get overwhelmed, burnt out, and down on yourself. Every time you tell yourself you're going to do something, then shiny object syndrome or stress takes you away from actually doing it, you erode self-trust. This becomes a vicious cycle, and it often feels hard to escape. It's identity-level. I've been caught in this cycle many times. And I've escaped it every time. When I review how I escaped these cycles... how I built three separate six-figure companies, paid off $50k in credit card debt, and sold a company for $350k... It all comes down to four simple things: 1. Routines that build momentum 2. Daily and weekly priorities, rather than "whatever fire came up today" 3. Tracking what's working (and what's not) so you can make informed decisions 4. Accountability with those who hold you to a higher standard Simple. But not always easy to do. Especially when you're alone. That's why I created The Momentum Lab™. It's a small, focused group of founders who are done spinning out and ready to build with confidence. Here's how those four things show up inside: - 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀: Two weekly calls that anchor your week. Momentum Monday sets your priority. Breakthrough Wednesday kills the block. - 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀: You leave every Monday with ONE priority that moves the needle. That way, when the inevitable shiny object or business fire comes up, you know what to do. - 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴: Every week we review what shipped, what didn't, and why. So you stop guessing what's working and start compounding what does. - 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: A small room of founders who notice when you go quiet. No ghosting. No hiding out.

I just wanted to mention how fantabulous the co-working sessions have been for me, not only for focus and productivity, but also for the incredible people I've been able to connect with over the past few months in The Founders Guild. If you haven't tried one of the session in the calendar yet, I highly recommend that you do! This was our morning crew today! Love these ladies! 🩷🧡 @Sarah Hyland @Verena Venus @vanessa-phipps-4056

So a couple of months ago I did something really scary, I quit the job that I thought was my ideal dream job. The thing is, while parts of the job were awesome- like truly everything that would have made teenage Emily so excited and awestruck- after about a year it started to lose its magic. I kept trying to bring it back because I didn't want to admit the scary truth- this job was burning me out. So I tried making changes, talking to my boss, and I got a pay bump and leadership role as director of ketamine therapy services and yet I still came home feeling burnt out and unhappy. Then I realized it wasn't about the money (though lets be real, even as a director, the money therapists makes in a clinic setting is usually pretty low, especially for someone with a master's degree) it was about the lack of choice and freedom, it was about spending all of my time helping someone else create their vision instead of creating my own. So I quit. And it has been terrifying. As someone with ADHD having that external structure that a clinic provides was really helpful- even if it was also killing me inside. I found myself in a new scary position after putting in my resignation notice- my hours and pay have been steadily dwindling and in less than 2 months, I'll be completely out of the clinic and on my own. Meanwhile my to-do list for my private practice has been getting longer and longer, while also still having so many things to do to wrap up my clinic work and just basic life maintenance. I found myself with more free time than I've had in years yet feeling paralyzed, unable to start anything unless there was a strict deadline. That's when I realized I needed help and joined the momentum lab (the day before it started, in classic ADHD fashion). Since then, I have been checking things off of my to-do list consistently, have gotten more consistent clients in my private practice (literally two new clients today!), and am starting to feel less paralyzed and more confident.

I am currently working in the field of AI and Full Stack. My long-term contract with Exa company in the U.S. expired 3 months ago, and I am currently seeking new remote work opportunities. With 7 years of experience as an engineer, expanding my reach beyond Japan to the global market is very important to me. I already have experience working remotely and have a proven track record of collaborating effectively with companies, so I look forward to connecting with individuals and companies interested in product launches or system improvements. Thank you.