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New year, new books… well, mostly. This month’s Ratio Reads lineup is a mix of an old favorite and two fresh discoveries, and together, they’re delivering a powerful theme: breaking free from the “shoulds” and building a life (and business) that actually works for you. Here’s what’s on my nightstand this January: 📖 The Lazy […]
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New year, new books… well, mostly. This month’s Ratio Reads lineup is a mix of an old favorite and two fresh discoveries, and together, they’re delivering a powerful theme: breaking free from the “shoulds” and building a life (and business) that actually works for you. Here’s what’s on my nightstand this January: 📖 The Lazy […]
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Picture it (Sicily – IYKYK): It’s January, and you’re feeling that fresh-start energy. You’ve got plans for streamlined systems, smoother client processes, and operations that actually make your life easier. But there’s that little voice in the back of your head reminding you of last year’s attempts at change – the project management system that […]
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Let’s be honest – that December slowdown in your firm can feel a bit unsettling. The client emails start to quiet down, the urgent requests fade away, and suddenly you have space to breathe. If you’re like most firm owners I know, that unexpected quiet might make you a bit twitchy. (I see you, checking […]
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