The world feels heavier.

Friends in LA are losing everything to disasters.

Family in Israel are in bomb shelters.

The news hits closer to home.

Meanwhile, your to-do list is longer than ever.

The year just started, and you are already behind.

But here’s the thing: you don’t have to do everything.

Instead of hustling harder, I’m choosing to do less.

I’m choosing one focus.

One word: Community.

This year, I want to show up differently.

I’m showing up with more curiosity.

Empathy is a value of mine; this is how it looks in my life.

In my conversations, I ask friends if they have a concept (or word) for the year.

I’m interested in learning about challenges.

I’m putting myself in other people’s shoes.

Do you have a concept I know something about from my life as a dad entrepreneur building and scaling companies from London to Portland?

Is there a burning challenge in your way I know something about?

Can I help you with a pathway or resource for something you face?

Selfishly, are you the type of person I’d want to work with and help to have a fantastic year?

So try this for yourself.

Is there a concept that represents your word for the new year?

I was talking to a friend today who’s in China doing business.

He said he’s still thinking about his word and can’t make up his mind.

I asked him are you overthinking it, is it right in front of you?

My ask is that if (and when) you find a word for the year, you share it with me.

Do we have a deal?

Without giving too much away here, I’ll be sharing more soon about how I’m supporting my community in a new way and how you can be part of it.

That’s all for now friends.

Noah

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