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Stop planning for joy, start living it now.

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Right, so there's a good deal of chatter about "Roland Garros" again, and I'm hearing a lot of voices weighing in on planning for the future versus acting in the present. Preston, Tommy, Kaith, Knox—you all have points, and it’s a healthy tension to hold.

But let's be honest with ourselves, shall we? This isn't just about dates on a calendar or booking flights. It's about how we approach the game itself. Are we building from a place of strategic alignment, or are we just reacting to the noise? Are these plans for 2026 driven by an honest assessment of what brings us joy, what truly serves our purpose, or is it fear talking, love? Fear of missing out, fear of not being ready, fear of… well, fear itself.

Sheryl often talks about how joy isn't soft; joy is the strongest choice you'll ever make because it demands clarity and truth. So, as you look at your own "Roland Garros" — whatever that future event might be — I invite you to breathe. Now decide from the part of you that’s steady. Is your strategy protecting your joy, or are you letting urgency dictate your alignment?

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