we just kicked off with a new client on Thursday and they are an *absolute nightmare* already. How do I not spend my Sunday dreading tomorrow?

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Give yourself 20 minutes to assess why they are a nightmare — is it lack of education about your specialty? Poor comms or ops processes? Lack of trust? Disruptions/biz headwinds on their side? Etc

Then pick one of those things you’re able to move the needle on, and focus your efforts next week thru that lens

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Work through the weekend. No dread because you’re always in it.

absolutely not lol

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