The Middle Way Method
Where Top-Down Meets Bottom-Up
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Restarting Projects After a Stall: A Gentle Guide to Regaining Momentum
Have you ever felt stuck with a project that just won’t move? You’re not alone. Last week, you explored how to take stock of ongoing projects and commitments using the Middle-Way Stalled Decision Framework. If you missed it, catch up here. That article helped you identify what’s working, what’s not,...
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Keep, Cut, or Change: A Middle-Way Approach to Reviewing Projects, Goals, and Tasks
Last week’s article explored how to design clear, small, now-oriented tasks that match your real-life energy and capacity. When you’re feeling overwhelmed or unsure where to begin, shaping your work into something immediately doable can create a sense of momentum. Read the full article here. But what if those tasks...
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The Doable Task: Clear, Small, and Now
Last week, we explored how to break projects down into manageable goals and checkpoints without getting stuck in overengineering or overwhelm. If you missed it, check out Breaking Projects Down Without Falling Apart for a deep dive into crafting useful, flexible project structures. This week, we shift focus from the...
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Breaking Projects Down: Simple Structures to Prevent Overwhelm
Last week, we explored how to set grounded, flexible goals that align with your mission. But even a clear goal can feel heavy if you’re not sure where to begin. When we fixate on the mountaintop, the path beneath our feet often disappears into the fog. That fog — uncertainty,...
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Goals That Work: Clarity, Relevance, and Real-Life Fit
Setting goals can be tough. Maybe you’ve felt stuck with vague resolutions that never stick, or overwhelmed by lofty ambitions that seem impossible to reach. You’re not alone. Goals can inspire us — or frustrate us. The trick is learning how to make goals that work for your real life,...