Rise & Shine.

Welcome to Man Morning - a weekly newsletter for married, growth-driven fathers who don’t want to settle.

Every week, I share actionable lessons, stories, and insights designed to light up your personal and professional growth.

As a husband, father, and professional - this is personal.

A quick reminder:

Today is the most important day of your life so far.

Today In 3 Minutes

• 🦑 Things That Made You Weird

• 🏆 Win The Week

• 🚪 Too Many Options

• 🌐 Smarter, Stronger & Healthier

• ⚡ Man Morning Reflection

🦑 Things That Made You Weird

🏆 Win The Week

In the grand scheme of life, a week might not seem like much.

But when it comes to setting and achieving goals, a week is the perfect amount of time to focus on.

It’s long enough to make significant progress, yet short enough to keep you motivated and on track.

In this issue, we explore the concept of 'winning the week' and how it can lead to exceptional results over time.

Understanding 'Winning the Week'

Winning the week is about breaking down your larger goals into weekly, manageable objectives.

It's a shift from the overwhelming view of an entire year or quarter to a more focused, 7-day strategy.

This approach allows you to have a clear 'win/loss' record for each week, which cumulatively builds your success over months and years.

Setting Weekly Goals

At the beginning of each week, ask yourself:

What does winning this week look like?

This could be anything from hitting the gym four times.

Having a date night with your spouse.

Spending quality time with your kids building something.

Or, meeting specific work targets.

Define clear, achievable goals for each area of your life.

The Role of Lead Measures

Focus on lead measures, specific actions that drive you toward your weekly goals.

Unlike 'lag measures' that track the outcome, lead measures control the behavior that leads to the outcome.

For example, if your goal is to cut back on alcohol, your lead measure could be the number of alcohol-free days per week.

Tracking Progress

Keep a simple record of your weekly goals and whether you achieved them.

This can be as straightforward as a checklist in a notebook or a Google spreadsheet.

At the end of the week, review your progress.

This record serves as a tangible reminder of your wins and areas needing improvement.

Weekly Wins in Different Life Areas

As a Father: Set a goal to engage in a specific activity with your children, like a game night, a trip to the park, or helping with homework.

As a Husband: Commit to uninterrupted quality time, a long walk together, or plan a small surprise for your wife.

In Health and Wellness: Plan your workouts, set a sleep schedule, and decide on your meal plans.

At the Office: Identify key tasks that will drive the most value (i.e., revenue) in your work and focus on completing them.

Dealing with Setbacks

Not every week will be a win, and that's okay.

The goal is not perfection, but progress.

Analyze what didn’t work and adjust your strategies for the following week.

Resilience is key.

Celebrate Successes

Acknowledge and celebrate your wins, no matter how small.

This is one of the key tenets of Man Morning communities.

Celebrations reinforce positive behaviors.

The Compound Effect of Weekly Wins

More than anything, winning the week is a mindset.

It’s about taking control and making intentional, proactive choices in your daily life.

When you stack successful weeks on top of each other, they lead to significant achievements over time.

The journey to long-term success is a series of won weeks.

Define what winning looks like for you this week and get after it.

Recommended Resources

The 7X7 Method

The One Thing

🚪 Too Many Options

🌐 Smarter, Stronger & Wiser

🎧 How to Have A Happy Marriage

📚 100 Deadly Skills: Combat Edition

🧠 Neuroscientist Reveals Power of “Action” Boards

🏀 Win The Week (Steph Curry Style)

🪓 Earn Your Way Into The Room

⚡ Man Morning Reflection

Avoid getting distracted by shiny objects that aren’t for you.