Ever had to deliver some bad news? HuRU Crew — let’s talk about something that applies to leadership, our businesses, communities, and even our lives at home. And it’s a lesson from former FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss, author of Never Split the Difference. Yes… the guy who negotiated with kidnappers and terrorists. Turns out the same principle applies to teams, families, friendships, and leadership. Here’s the truth most people avoid: Bad news rarely creates the real problem. The problem is how people deliver it. Most people hate uncomfortable conversations. So they soften it. They circle around it. They delay it. They bury the point in long explanations. They’re trying to avoid tension... but ironically that makes the tension worse. Strong leaders understand something different. When something difficult needs to be said: Say it clearly. Say it honestly. Say it early. In high-stakes negotiations, Voss teaches something fascinating. Sometimes the best way to deliver bad news is to acknowledge the worst possible reaction first. You might say something like: “You’re probably going to think I’m terrible for not bringing this up sooner...” Now the other person’s brain goes to work. They brace themselves. “Is this really bad?” “Did something go terribly wrong?” “Am I about to get fired?” “Is this relationship ending?” Then you deliver the actual news. And often the reaction is relief rather than anger. Because human beings are remarkably resilient when they’re emotionally prepared. (read that line again) This applies everywhere. In business: Address problems early. In leadership: Clarity beats comfort. In community: Honesty builds trust. At home: Direct conversations prevent long-term resentment. The real mistake most people make is... trying to avoid the discomfort of delivering bad news. But delaying it or sugarcoating it builds pressure in the room. Clear communication does the opposite. It releases pressure. Builds trust. Creates real leadership.

Huge congratulations to our friend @Rebecca Martin on launching her new community on Skool Let’s Be Better For Ourselves 🎉 Rebecca has been a loyal supporter of HuRU Crew & RECREATE from the very beginning... and so many other communities as well. She’s the kind of person who consistently shows up for others, and this new space is a beautiful extension of that heart. Her community is designed for people navigating stress, anxiety, panic, fear, and doubt — and who want a supportive environment to grow through it. Members can expect: ✨ Support from people with real lived experience ✨ Group fitness and shared movement ✨ Tools to navigate challenges and step outside comfort zones ✨ Confidence & resilience building ✨ A truly supportive circle This is about becoming better for yourself first — with encouragement, accountability, and zero judgment. Rebecca has poured into so many of us. Let’s pour back into her. Show her some love. Check out the group. And if it feels aligned, consider joining 👉 Join — Let's Be Better For Ourselves Communities grow strongest when we lift each other up. This is one of those moments. 💛

This week we’re playing a simple game: 👉 Pick one word to live by. That’s it. One word that becomes your theme, your compass, your mini-mission for the week. It can be: ✔ A real word ✔ A made-up word ✔ A mashup word ✔ A word that only makes sense in your head But you have to commit to it. Every decision this week gets filtered through: “Am I honoring my word?” Examples just to spark ideas: ⚡ Momentum 🔥 TryAnyway 🌱 GentleGrowth 💥 Bold-ish 🧭 Recalibrating 🚀 SendIt 😌 Steady 👇 Mini poll — what KIND of word are you choosing? 👍 = Energy word (action, boldness, courage) ❤️ = Growth word (learning, patience, becoming) 🔥 = Confidence word (belief, power, identity) 😌 = Balance word (calm, grounded, aligned) Vote in the Poll. Then drop your emoji and your actual word in the comments. Let’s build a wall of intention for the week and steal inspiration from each other. You might see a word you didn’t know you needed. What’s your word? 🎯

Ideas matter... but people matter more. The right people can take a simple idea and breathe life into it. They ask better questions. They collaborate instead of compete. They adapt when things don’t go as planned. On the flip side, even the most brilliant idea needs the right humans around it to grow, evolve, and actually work in the real world. That’s why community beats concepts every time. Because ideas can be tweaked, pivoted, and improved — but people bring the energy, creativity, and follow-through that make anything possible. 👀 So let’s have some fun... What do you believe makes the biggest difference? 👥 The people behind it 💡 The idea itself ⚖️ A strong mix of both 🔥 Depends on the situation Vote in the poll 👇 Then drop a comment and tell us about a time people made the difference for you — or when the right crew turned something ordinary into something special. This community exists for a reason 😉

Three. Days. Left. In. 2025. 😳 No panic. No pressure. Just a simple, honest question for the HuRU Crew... 👉 How are you choosing to finish this year? Not how you wish you had shown up. Not what you’re planning for 2026 yet. But how you’re closing the loop on this chapter — in alignment, on purpose, HuRU-style. Because here’s the truth: You don’t stumble into a strong new year… You land it. Sometimes that looks like: 🔸Tying up one loose end you’ve been avoiding 🔹Having the conversation you kept “saving for January” 🔸Clearing mental clutter (or actual clutter 👀) 🔹Or simply slowing down long enough to notice who you became this year No grand gestures required. Just conscious ones. And since this is HuRU... let’s make it official 👇 Drop your vote ☑️Then add a comment: What’s one small, aligned move you’ll make in the next 72 hours? Ready or not...Here it comes. Let’s finish like we mean it. 🚀