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Matt Tilmann

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Empowering creators to slow down, reconnect with life's moments, and craft impactful work that resonates long-term at mittendad.substack.com

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Your kid just interrupted your workflow for the 7th time. Your perfectly planned content schedule is in shambles. But here's the plot twist: Those interruptions aren't derailing your success. They're forcing you to build systems that actually work in real life, not just in

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The loneliest age isn't 80. It's 35. Between endless work commitments and family obligations, how often do you see your closest friends anymore? Remember when grabbing coffee didn't require a 3-week advance booking? The friendship dip is real - and nobody warns you about it.

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Every choice you make - even the tiny ones - is permanent. Think of life like sculpting marble. Once you chip away at that stone, you can't put it back. Those 3 hours scrolling last night? Gone forever. But here's the flip side: Every intentional choice shapes something

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When I stopped chasing “more” and started protecting “enough,” my life got better: Enough time to think Enough energy to show up well Enough money to sleep at night Turns out, enough is everything you thought “more” would be.

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The secret to making your work timeless? Ignore the “trending now” tab. Instead, study: One classic book in your niche One piece of great art every month One conversation with someone older than you Trends fade. Craft lasts.

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The older I get, the more I realize that “slow” is a competitive advantage. Walk instead of rush. Write instead of scroll. Say “let me think about it” instead of “yes.” You’ll make fewer mistakes. And the right people will respect your pace.

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You're not tired because you're getting older. You're tired because you're living like you're 25 while carrying 40+ responsibilities. Your body didn't get the memo about your ambitious life plans.

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Most people think energy is like a gas tank that empties out. It's actually something you can recharge in small doses throughout the day.

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Giveaway time. I’ve got 3 one-month subscriptions to Write With AI to give away. To enter: 1.Follow me 2.Retweet this post 3.Reply “I’m in” You’ll get a DM from me with details. Deadline: Tomorrow at 11:59 PM EST. Winners announced the next day.

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If you need the entire weekend just to feel human again: • You're treating symptoms, not the cause • Your weekdays are unsustainable • Something needs to change during the week • Recovery time shouldn't be your hobby Weekends are for living, not just surviving.

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If you need the entire weekend just to feel human, something needs to change during the week. Weekends should be for fun, not biological recovery.

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We don't have to just survive our days. We can actually enjoy them. Revolutionary concept for the generation that invented "work-life balance" and then promptly ignored it.