Dear Reader,

Last week was my birthday.

And while I don't spend much time worrying about age, I did spend a little time talking with a friend about certain things I am apparently too old for now.

Some examples:

👉 Standing for 3+ hours at a concert when there are perfectly good seats available.

👉 Tiny restaurant menus that require either reading glasses or my phone’s flashlight (usually both)

👉 Staying up until midnight and pretending I'll be fine the next day.

👉 Working all weekend because it’ll make next week easier.

That last one in particular makes me realize that while my tolerance for sore feet and late nights has decreased significantly, my appreciation for energy has increased dramatically.

When I was younger, I treated energy like it was unlimited.

➡️ Need to work another three hours? Sure.

➡️ Take on another project? Why not?

➡️ Answer emails at 10 p.m.? Of course.

Now? Not so much.

And interestingly, the leaders I coach who seem the most effective - and most fulfilled - aren't necessarily the ones working the longest hours.

✅ They're the ones who have become incredibly intentional about where their energy goes.

✅ They know when to step in and when to delegate.

✅ They know which meetings require their attendance and which don't.

✅ They know that saying yes to everything eventually means saying no to something that matters more.

I think great leadership is often about protecting your energy so you can show up fully when it matters most.

Maybe that's wisdom and experience.

Or maybe that’s just getting older.

Either way, I'm keeping the concert tickets. Just don't ask me to stand for the whole show.

What's something you're no longer willing to spend your energy on that you would have said yes to five years ago? Reply to this email and let me know.

With ease, Tracy

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