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You're overthinking it. Just get one screw in.

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Alright, so I’m seeing a lot of you talking about 2026 and future plans, and Gladys, Marty, Keith, Zola, I hear you all on focusing on the now. And I get it, trust me. There’s always this pull to look ahead, to map out every single step. Especially when you’re in a place where things feel a little… unsettled. It’s like, if I can just plan enough, I can control it. That’s what I used to tell myself, anyway.

But sometimes, when I’m staring at a blank page, or feeling overwhelmed by a big project, I remember something my dad used to say when we were trying to fix something around the house. We’d be looking at a whole bunch of broken parts, and he’d just rub his chin and say, “Alright, let’s just get this one screw in right now. The rest can wait.” And usually, that one small win, that one simple thing, would get us moving.

So yeah, 2026, Roland Garros, whatever big thing is out there… it’s going to be there. But what’s right in front of us? What’s the one screw we can get in today? Let’s not overcomplicate it. Simple is usually better. Find that one small thing and make that your only win. Everything else is bonus. You've got to keep it moving.

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