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Maybe You’re Not Behind. Maybe You Just Need a Minute.
A quiet reminder for the leaders and mothers building something meaningful—plus why rest is part of the system, not a weakness.
Brian Town
May 11, 2025
If you’ve been feeling scattered, heavy, or “off”…
You’re not broken.
You’re probably just tired.
Not lazy.
Not falling behind.
Just… tired from holding everything together.
That’s not weakness.
It’s human.
We don’t always need a plan.
We need space.
To think.
To breathe.
To realign.
Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is pause long enough to hear your own thoughts again.
What to Remember This Week
✅ Your presence matters more than your productivity
✅ You don’t have to earn your rest
✅ Progress isn’t always visible—but it’s happening
✅ Leadership is quieter than most people think
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💐 A Note for the Moms Building Something Big
To every mom who’s running a business, holding it together, and showing up for her family day after day—
You’re not just building a company.
You’re building a legacy.
Your kids are watching.
Not just what you do, but how you do it.
They’re learning about grit.
They’re learning about balance.
They’re learning that it’s possible to lead, love, and build something meaningful—at the same time.
You might feel like you’re dropping balls.
But what you’re really doing is modeling courage.
And that’s the kind of leadership the world—and your kids—need most.
Happy Mother’s Day.
You’re doing more than you know.
1 Book Recommendation
📘 Rest by Alex Pang
A great read on how real creativity, leadership, and high performance are built on intentional rest—not nonstop hustle.
1 Quote
"Sometimes the most urgent thing you can do is take a complete rest."
— Ashleigh Brilliant
Final Thought
You’re not behind.
You’re building.
Even on the quiet days.
Even when it doesn’t look like it.
Take the pause.
Breathe.
Then come back stronger.
—Brian
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