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Negotiate yourself up, not down
From the Desk of Calvin TrieuUnexplored Letters Internal Memo A quick reminder for the middle of the week. Standards aren't something you set once and move on from. They're something you either reinforce daily or quietly negotiate away. Early in the week, it's easy to feel inspired and clear. You reflect, you recommit, and you tell yourself that this time is different. That clarity feels good on a Monday. Almost automatic. Midweek is where that clarity gets tested. This is usually where people start to slide, not dramatically, but subtly. A rep half-finished. A conversation avoided. A task delayed. A decision softened just enough to feel reasonable. You quietly start to convince yourself to drift back towards what's comfortable. But standards aren't defined by what you do when things are convenient They're revealed in the small moments when it would be easier to let them slip. Thoughts for the remainder of the week Pay attention to where you're negotiating. Not where you're struggling, that's different. Where you're bargaining with yourself about effort, presence, or follow-through. Those moments matter more than the big ones. If the standard you set on Monday only exist when conditions are perfect, it's not a standard yet. It's preference. See if you can carry it cleanly through the rest of the week. Quietly. Without needing anyone to notice. Talk soon. Much Love. Calvin PS - If you want help tightening this gap and building standards that actually hold under pressure, you can book a call with me here. Follow me on social: |
Unexplored Letters
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