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Design over Discipline.
What the pandemic taught me about staying motivated by design, not discipline.
Jan 12
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Kate Courtney
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Perfect the pivot.
Don’t waste time perfecting the plan. Try this instead.
Jan 5
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Kate Courtney
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For want of a nail.
A small crisis averted - and a big brilliant reminder to appreciate the little things!
Dec 22, 2025
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Kate Courtney
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Go all the way.
A 125 mile ride down the coast, an unexpected flight home - and a reminder of the power of being all in on an experience.
Dec 15, 2025
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Kate Courtney
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Start with one in a row.
Zen and the art of experimentation.
Dec 8, 2025
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Kate Courtney
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Look for a catch berm.
Lessons from mountain biking on picking up speed and finding ways to slow down.
Dec 1, 2025
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Kate Courtney
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Drive the car.
What watching F1 in Vegas reminded me about balancing big vision with moment to moment execution.
Nov 24, 2025
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Kate Courtney
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How can I be?
Zen and the art of asking yourself better questions.
Nov 17, 2025
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Kate Courtney
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