Do What You Can't
A free weekly newsletter helping founders, execs, and operators get healthier, work smarter & live better - without burning out.
How High Performers Level Up (Without Burning Out) ⚡
Stack One Winning Habit Every Quarter. Change Your Life in a Year. sent by Chris Dodson | July 3, 2025 ↓ “ Consistency is what transforms average into excellence. — Tony Robbins If you want real, sustainable change, here’s the move: Stack one winning habit every 90 days. That’s just four habits per year. Four systems that support your energy, focus, and performance: without adding chaos. This is how the top 1% sustain high-performance - without burning out. Why One Habit Per Quarter Works New...
20 Cheat Codes That Transformed My Health, Focus & Energy ⚡
20 High-Performance Habits That Will Make You Unstoppable in Work & Life sent by Chris Dodson | June 26, 2025 ↓ I turned 44 this week. 🎂 Here are 20 things I wish I knew sooner. Habits, mindset shifts, and systems that have had a dramatic impact on my health, happiness, and performance since turning 40. ⚡️ Health, Strength & Energy Protect & Prioritise SleepEverything suffers when sleep is sacrificed - energy, clarity, hormones, mood. Tip: Give mouth tape a try for an even better night's...
What’s Your One Year-Defining Thing? ⚡
What’s Your One Year-Defining Thing? sent by Chris Dodson | June 19, 2025 ↓ We're halfway through 2025. What will you look back on in December and actually be proud of? Not another successful quarter. Not hitting your targets again. Something that helped you grow. Misogi: Your One Year-Defining Thing Here's the idea: Pick one thing that scares you. Not for your company. Not for likes. For you. It could be physical. A marathon. HYROX. Your first triathlon. It could be personal. Starting that...
The Most Important Career Move You Can Make This Year ⚡
The Most Important Career Move You Can Make This Year sent by Chris Dodson | June 12, 2025 ↓ “ “Your brand is what people say about you when you’re not in the room.” — Jeff Bezos In 2025, your personal brand isn’t a vanity project. It’s a visibility engine. A trust builder. And your most important asset. Why Building Your Brand Beats Perfecting Your Résumé Most people are focused on credentials, titles, and quiet execution. Meanwhile, the people getting the best opportunities are now showing...
What the Top 1% Do Every Month (and You Can Too) ⚡
What the Top 1% Do Every Month (and You Can Too) sent by Chris Dodson | June 5, 2025 ↓ “ The difference between successful people and very successful people is that very successful people say ‘no’ to almost everything. — Warren Buffet Your calendar is full.But is it full of the right things? Most people plan reactively.The top 1% plan with clarity. Or pay someone to plan for them. If you don't have an Executive Assistant, that’s the purpose of your Recalibration Day - one day a month to zoom...
What if your goals are making life worse? ⚡
What if your goals are making life worse? sent by Chris Dodson | May 29, 2025 ↓ “ People think focus means saying yes to the thing you've got to focus on. But that's not what it means at all. It means saying no to the hundred other good ideas that there are. — Steve Jobs Most people set goals based on what they want more of. But the happiest people? They start by getting brutally clear on what they never want again. That’s the power of anti-goals - a mental model that protects your energy,...
The Systems Behind Sustainable High Performance ⚡
The 3 Systems Every High Performer Needs To Be Unstoppable in Work and Life sent by Chris Dodson | May 22, 2025 “ "Enthusiasm is common. Endurance is rare." — Angela Duckworth If you’re here, you care about sustained peak performance.Without sacrificing your health or relationships. The truth? It’s not about doing more.It’s about operating smarter. The top 1% don’t rely on willpower.They build systems that make performance automatic. In this issue: the 3 core systems I’ve seen help...
Stop Setting Goals. Do This Instead ⚡
Stop Setting Goals. Do This Instead. sent by Chris Dodson | May 15, 2025 ↓ “ "Every winner and every loser have the same goals." — James Clear Let that sink in. Every founder wants traction.Every athlete wants a win.Every creator wants more reach. The goal isn’t the differentiator.The system is.But goals are just wishlists without systems. Where This Shows Up (Everywhere): You talk about ruthless prioritisation, but say yes to every opportunity. You want 'thinking' time, but built a...
Are you sacrificing health for success? The calendar system that changes everything ⚡
Are you sacrificing health for success? The calendar system that changes everything sent by Chris Dodson | May 8, 2025 ↓ “ "Show me your calendar and I'll show you your priorities." - James Clear Your calendar isn't just a schedule. It's a confession. Mine used to tell the brutal truth: everyone and everything else came first. Client calls. Team meetings. Investors. Endless urgent tasks and life admin. Self-care? Always tomorrow. Always "someday." Then I discovered a truth that transformed my...
A free weekly newsletter helping founders, execs, and operators get healthier, work smarter & live better - without burning out.