If You Want to Thrive, You Can’t Keep Doing This
Jan 29, 2025 1:47 pm
Hey ,
Let’s talk about something that could be the difference between struggling and actually thriving—systems, structures, and boundaries.
I’ve been thinking a lot about this lately. The truth is, many of us are so used to doing everything that we don’t even realize how much it’s holding us back.
We take on too much, say yes to every request, and try to micromanage every single detail.
But here’s the hard truth: If you don’t create systems, you’ll eventually burn out. If you don’t set boundaries, people will drain you. And if you don’t have structure, you’ll stay stuck.
I’ve had to learn this the hard way. At one point, I was doing way too many things—work, side projects, personal life, everything. I told myself, “I just need to push through.” But the more I pushed, the more exhausted I became. Then it hit me: The people and businesses that truly scale don’t do it by working harder—they do it by working smarter.
They build systems so things run smoothly even when they’re not directly involved.
They create structures so every decision doesn’t have to be made on the spot.
They set boundaries so they can focus on what truly matters.
And that’s exactly what I want for you,
So as you move forward, ask yourself:
✔️ What areas of your life or work need a system?
✔️ Where are you lacking structure that’s making things harder?
✔️ What boundaries do you need to set to protect your time and energy?
🚀 New Update on The Thrive Newsletter 🚀
This newsletter was originally meant to go out every Monday—and don’t worry, Mondays are still locked in. But I’ve decided to switch things up. Going forward, I’ll be sending an additional email or emails at any other time during the week when I have something important to share. So stay tuned, because I’m bringing you even more value!
Now, tell me—what’s one system, structure, or boundary you need to put in place right now? Let’s talk.
Till next time,
Oluwadarasimi