August 2025

 Hello, August

 Mid-Year Check-In: Time to Reflect, Refocus, and Reignite

RYU family, as we reach the halfway point of the year, it's the perfect time to pause, take inventory, and assess where we are - personally, professionally, and strategically. Here is a simple Check-In that you can use as a personal reflection:

 What’s Working

• Progress Toward Key Goals: Certain goals are gaining traction—whether it’s revenue growth, team expansion, systems implementation, or personal habits, the momentum is real.
• Processes & Systems: Streamlining workflows, improving delegation, and embracing automation (like AI) are helping free up time and mental energy.

 What’s Not Working

• Bottlenecks: Certain areas are still too dependent on manual input or specific individuals, which slows down scalability.
• Neglected Goals: A few goals set earlier this year haven’t seen real traction—either due to lack of focus, bandwidth, or shifting priorities.
• Work-Life Balance: There may still be tension between the ambition to grow and the desire for rest, presence, and peace.

 How Am I Doing Personally?

• Leadership Growth: I’ve grown in vision, patience, and decisiveness—but there’s still room for improvement in presence and listening.
• Habits & Discipline: Some personal habits (like health, reading, reflection, or journaling) started strong but need to be reignited.
• Clarity & Conviction: I’m more clear than ever on why I’m doing what I’m doing—but I’m constantly refining the how.

 Goals Review

• Ahead of Schedule: [List any major wins or goals you’ve already accomplished or are ahead on]
• On Track: [List goals that are progressing as expected]
• Behind or Off Track: [List any goals that are stalled, need to be re-evaluated, or re-prioritized]

 Refocus for the Second Half

• What do I need to say no to?
• What deserves a bold yes?
• What do I want to feel proud of by year-end?
• What’s the one thing I can do now that will make everything else easier or unnecessary?

We are looking forward to partnering with you for a strong second half of 2025!

The RYU Team