Selim's Notes: Reflecting on Progress and Embracing New Insights

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Hi all,

I hope this email finds you well! Here's a look back at the past week and some thoughts as we move forward.

🌍 Where I’ve Been

This week, I spent most of my time in Bochum, Germany.

With the chilly weather temperatures averaging around 3.8°C, slightly below the typical seasonal average, I found solace indoors. My days were divided between the warmth of home, the quietude of the library for work and study, and energizing sessions at the gym.

The cold did limit outdoor activities, but it provided an opportunity to focus on indoor pursuits.

💡 What I’ve Been Working On

At the start of this year, I embarked on a journey of daily writing through my newsletter, Daily Reflections.

This commitment has been both challenging and rewarding, pushing me to articulate my thoughts and share insights regularly. It's been a fulfilling endeavor, and I'm grateful for the engagement and feedback from readers like you.

I'm also working on some client and personal educational email courses (automated email sequences). If you're interested in learning more or collaborating, you can reply to this email or send me a message.

Connect with me here on LinkedIn, and let's schedule a short call.

📝 Daily Reflections

Over the past week, I've shared several posts in my Daily Reflections newsletter. Here are some highlights:

Here are some highlights:

1. Choose the Hard Path: Growth Awaits at the Summit
   Exploring how taking on challenges leads to personal growth and resilience.

2. How to Make the Most of Your 4000 Weeks: Lessons from Time Management for Mortals on Time, Purpose, and Eternity
   Discussing the importance of focusing on what truly matters in our limited time.

3. The Power of Saying No: Protect Your Time, Energy, and Focus
   Highlighting the significance of setting boundaries to maintain well-being.

4. Courage and Calculated Risk: Why Thinking Twice Leads to Smarter Decisions
   Emphasizing the value of thoughtful decision-making in personal and professional contexts.

5. “If you don’t take a break, you might be forced to take one.”
   Reflecting on the necessity of rest to prevent burnout and maintain productivity.

6. Walk the Walk, Walk the Talk: Move Your Body, Live Your Values
   Connecting physical activity with living authentically and aligning actions with values.

7. It’s Not Too Late to Start: Plant Your Tree This Year
   Encouraging taking initiative on long-deferred goals, emphasizing it's never too late to begin.

📚 What I’m Reading

This week, I delved into The Almanack of Naval Ravikant: A Guide to Wealth and Happiness.

Naval emphasizes the unparalleled leverage of mastering code and media in today's world. Code enables the creation of products and solutions that operate continuously, while media allows for the dissemination of ideas and connection with audiences at scale.

This insight resonates deeply with me, as my work with newsletters embodies a fusion of both—leveraging media to share valuable content and utilizing code to optimize delivery and engagement. This perspective has inspired me to further refine my skills in these areas to enhance the value I provide.

🏃‍♂️ Health, Fitness & Running

Despite the cold, I maintained an active routine.

Last week, I averaged 14,908 steps daily, totaling 104,354 steps (approximately 85 km). I'm including a screenshot of my activity tracker for a detailed view.

This consistency has been invigorating, and I'm setting a goal to maintain or even increase this activity level in the coming week.

🤔 Reflection Question

This week, I’m pondering:

"What’s one habit that could make the biggest difference in my life right now?"

I’m trying to define and act upon my keystone habits—those small changes or behaviors that have a ripple effect on other areas of life. If you’re curious about keystone habits, here’s a great resource by James Clear:

What’s a question you’re reflecting on?

🚀 Plans for This Week

Here’s what I’m focusing on this week:

• Continuing my gym, walking, and running routine.

• Writing daily for my Daily Reflections newsletter.

• Looking for new clients for educational email courses and following up with potential opportunities.

• Staying dedicated to my humanitarian consultancy project.

💬 Your Turn

I’d love to hear from you! Reply to this email and share:

1. What’s one thing you’re proud of from last week?

2. What’s your main focus for the week ahead?

📩 Closing Note

Thank you for joining me for this week’s Selim’s Notes. I hope my reflections inspire you to consider your own experiences and set meaningful goals for the week ahead.

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Let me know if you have any thoughts, questions, or suggestions—hit reply, I’d love to hear from you!

Warm regards, 

Selim

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