If It Feels Like Chaos, It Probably Is.

Let’s talk about chaos.

Not the kind that hits you out of nowhere.

But the kind that creeps in slowly:

• Missed deadlines

• Frantic mornings

• Overbooked calendars

• Half-finished projects

• Emotional burnout that feels “normal”

Here’s the hard truth most people miss:

Chaos is rarely accidental, its usually the natural result of poorly designed systems.

And the deeper truth?

Every system is perfectly designed to get the results it’s currently getting.

So if you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated—it’s not because you’re lazy, undisciplined, or “bad at business.”

It’s because your system—whether in your business or personal life—is producing that result by design.

Let’s fix that.

What is a system, really?

A system is anything you do more than once that has a repeatable flow.

• How you onboard new hires

• How you run meetings

• How you structure your mornings

• How you set goals or handle emails

• Even how you make dinner

are all systems.

The question is whether they’re serving you—or slowly draining you.

Most of the stress you feel day-to-day is the byproduct of systems left unintentional.

Real-World Example: Chaos at Home

A friend of mine, a dad of three and full-time creative director, felt like every weekday morning was a war zone.

Lunches forgotten.

Shoes missing.

Kids screaming.

Emails piling up by 9 AM.

We sat down one weekend and built a 30-minute morning system:

→ Pre-pack lunches at night

→ Kids’ backpacks lined up by the door

→ Phone off until 8:30

→ 15-minute personal devotional before the kids woke up

Two weeks in?

Completely different household.

Same people.

Same responsibilities.

But a better system.

Real-World Example: Chaos in Business

One founder I worked with was running a $2M business—on paper, successful.

But in reality? He was working 70+ hours a week, constantly putting out fires, rewriting emails, micromanaging his team, and missing family dinners 3 nights a week.

He didn’t need “more time.”

He needed clarity and structure.

Here’s what we did:

→ Wrote SOPs for everything from lead intake to client delivery

→ Installed a weekly meeting rhythm with a set agenda

→ Moved decision-making downstream by training his team

→ Set weekly metrics to drive focus

Six weeks later:

→ 40-hour weeks

→ Fewer meetings

→ Happier team

→ More revenue

→ Less stress

He didn’t change who he was.

He changed the system.

The Four-Part System Reset Framework

Whether you’re leading a team or running a household, this framework works.

1. Clarify

Decide what success looks like. Weekly. Monthly. Quarterly.

If it’s not clear, it can’t be achieved or delegated.

Ask:

• What matters most right now?

• What does “done right” actually look like?

2. Document

If you do something more than once, write it down.

Turn it into a checklist, workflow, or repeatable SOP.

You’ll save time, energy, and brain space—and someone else can eventually do it for you.

3. Delegate

If you’re the bottleneck, the business can’t grow.

Even in your personal life—if you’re trying to hold everything in your head, you’ll burn out.

Use tools. Use help. Use your calendar.

Design your world so you aren’t the only one holding it together.

4. Review Weekly

Have a standing review. Reflect. Adjust.

This applies to:

• Teams

• Households

• Side hustles

• Fitness routines

• Anything you want to improve

Consistency isn’t about perfection—it’s about the cadence of evaluation.

Your Turn Up Challenge This Week:

Pick one area of life or business that feels messy.

Don’t try to fix everything.

Just one.

Ask:

• What is the outcome I actually want here?

• What’s the current system producing this chaos?

• What’s the simplest change I could make to shift the result?

Then commit to one change. Just one.

Let it compound.

Final Thought:

Most people don’t need a new goal.

They need a better system.

Whether you’re trying to grow your business, spend more time with your family, or just have more peace day-to-day.

Don’t grind harder.

Build smarter.

That’s what this whole newsletter is about.

Helping you design a life and business that runs with less effort and more intention.

You in?