I can’t imagine something more overwhelming than sitting down on Monday and having no idea what to work on, despite knowing you have a bunch of work to do. But that’s how many solopreneurs start their week.Even worse, when you don’t know what to do, it’s easier for other people to hijack your time, you waste time by deciding in the moment, and it’s hard to measure success.I’ve spent years refining a system that takes just 20 to 25 minutes every Sunday, but saves me hours of "buffer time" and decision fatigue during the week. By the time I walk into my office on Monday morning, I already know exactly which three tasks I need to accomplish.Today I’m going to share that system with you.Want to try my new Daily Three app for iOS? Join my mailing list to here: https://streamlined.fm/appShow NotesThe Sidekick NotepadThe Plus/Minus/Next ApproachSend feedback to https://streamlinedfeedback.com

Most task managers only tell you half the story. They show you what you checked off, but they have no idea that you moved that one task four days in a row, or that you cleared three things on Tuesday because you felt guilty, not because they were actually done.I've used pretty much every task manager out there; Todoist is my favorite and I still use it every day. But a while back I realized it couldn't tell me how I was actually working. That's where task journaling came in.The system I use is simple: pick three tasks (and only three) for the day, check in with yourself at midday, and do a quick honest assessment at the end. What worked, what didn't, and — more importantly — why. Do that for two weeks and you'll start to see real patterns in your solopreneur productivity. Not what you wish were true, but what's actually true.That kind of self-knowledge is what makes solopreneur systems actually stick. Because you can't automate your business or protect your time if you don't understand how you spend it in the first place.Need some help? Try the Daily Three Task Journal app (currently in beta on TestFlight) or grab the free Notion template at streamlined.fm/app. And if you already use some form of task journaling, I'd love to hear about it — head over to streamlinedfeedback.com and let me know.Show NotesTodoistAt Your Best by Carey Nieuwhof

I loved watching the Olympics this year — more than usual. Part of it was the great stories and incredible performances. But a big part of it was that it was a celebration of human accomplishment.I believe firmly that AI can’t replace the actual good, worthwhile work we do…and the Olympics is a shining example of that. So for this episode, I wanted to share 3 lessons I think every solopreneur should learn from the Olympics.You need your own “taper day”: Why working harder actually makes you worse at running your business.Lasting gratification is better than instant gratification: Using technology and AI to polish your work, not replace your unique human contribution.Friction Management: How to "sweep" your business like a curler—removing obstacles to your goals while adding healthy barriers to distractions.Want to reduce the friction in your business? Take the free tools audit: https://streamlined.fm/toolsShow NotesWhy “Working Harder” Is Making You a Worse SolopreneurBeyond Box-Ticking: How to Build an Olympic-Caliber BusinessWhy Curling, and Your Business, Relies on Friction ManagementHave thoughts? Send feedback to https://streamlinedfeedback.com

In 1998, I got genuinely frustrated with my mom for not knowing how to right-click. I thought technology was just… obvious. It took me an embarrassingly long time to realize it was only obvious to me because I'd grown up with it. Not everyone has that background — and assuming they should is how a lot of solopreneurs end up feeling like their tools are working against them.That's exactly what tech confidence coach Avital Spivak and I get into in this episode. She works with people who feel chronically behind on technology, and her perspective reframed something I think about a lot: "I have a need" doesn't automatically mean "I need a new tool." More often, it means there's a gap in how you're using what you already have.We talk about the mental blocks that keep solopreneurs from getting the most out of their tech stack — and how to start thinking about your software and hardware as a team rather than a to-do list of things you're failing at. If your one-person business runs on tools that feel more like chaos than clarity, this one's worth your time.Getting your tech stack right is one of the fastest ways to work less and still keep everything moving — and it starts with knowing what you actually need.Show NotesAvital SpivakConnect with Avital on LinkedInHow I helped Laura Brazan save money on toolsWhat do you think? Send your feedback to streamlinedfeedback.com

What will really happen if you don't respond to that email right away? I used to think "dedication" meant being reachable around the clock — skipping concerts, missing date nights, even taking a work call on Christmas Day. Then a pair of Hamilton tickets on my anniversary changed everything. My project manager told me I had to work through the weekend just to get paid on time. I said no, logged off, and came back Monday. Nothing fell apart.If you're afraid to leave your laptop behind on vacation or can't put your phone away at the movies, you've got what I call Strong Main Character Energy — the belief that everyone is waiting on you specifically. Spoiler: they're not.In this episode, I walk through the three-step framework that helped me go from burnt-out employee to streamlined solopreneur: Managing Expectations, setting Physical Boundaries, and shifting your Mindset. These aren't just feel-good ideas — they're the actual solopreneur systems I built to stop letting my inbox run my life.I also talk about The Brick (yes, a physical thing), why the "work from anywhere" promise of a one-person business so easily turns into "work from everywhere," and how the right tech can either protect your boundaries or quietly destroy them.Show NotesThe Intentional Vacation: How My Systems Delivered True Family TimeHow I’m Staying Checked Out for a Week’s VacationHow Solopreneurs Can Take More Time Off in 2026Send feedback to https://streamlinedfeedback.com