This idea was sparked by a comment from my pastor that stopped me cold: The word “priority” used to be singular. 😳 Historically, priority meant first — from the Latin prior. For centuries, you had one priority. Not many. Not ranked. Just the first thing. Somewhere in the 20th century, as work and life grew more complex, we pluralized it. We started talking about priorities— as if multiple things could all be first at the same time. That small linguistic shift had a big consequence. By calling everything a priority, we avoided hard choices. We replaced trade-offs with lists. The result is familiar in modern business: motion without traction, activity without progress. As Greg McKeown notes in Essentialism, when everything is a priority, nothing truly is. A singular priority doesn’t mean doing less forever. It means deciding what comes first now — and letting that decision shape everything else. So here’s the real question: If priority were still singular, what would have to change about how you’re working right now? That’s not a productivity question. It's a leadership one. As I'm thinking of my going FOR NO, I need to know what I'm going FOR NO for 😬

Can’t join the call today or next week. Appointments today, traveling next week. I’ll post my thoughts here later today. Don’t forget to hit record Mike!

Hi everyone! I’m Heather 👋 I’m a homeschooling mom, retired young high school math teacher, and now online business owner who helps families learn how to make money online without living on their phone all day or burning out. I love cooking, baking, gardening, spending time with my family and I love Jesus! I focus a lot on: • simple digital marketing • multiple income streams • automation + systems that protect family time I’m here to learn, connect, and add value wherever I can. Happy to share resources if it helps — and excited to connect with y’all!

Wednesday Journal Prompts 1. When I hear “no,” the story I automatically tell myself is: ______. 2. The last time I avoided an ask, it cost me ______ (money, momentum, confidence, opportunity). 3. Finish this sentence: “In January, I am someone who ______ even when ______.” 4. The moment my body reacts most strongly during an ask is when ______. 5. Reframe: “No is not rejection of me. No is ______.” (Write 3 versions.)

For this RTMG group it’s going to be Identity. What’s your Word for the Year? It’s hard to commit if you don’t know who you are or who you want to be. All actions should follow your commitment.