JE4: when you're tired of thinking about something a lot, make a system for it.

Nov 01, 2026

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CFO call agenda
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A link to my firm blog about a client case study on fraud

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JE 4 • October 26 - Nov 1

10/26/26 - Monday

1:32 pm

It's Monday, and that usually means I don't work that much. I like to use Mondays to do personal projects/ appointments. However, this time of year is busy, so I'm doing a bit of both.

I went to the chiropractor this morning, and then came home and finished making the naan I started last night with my sourdough discard.

It turned out so good! I also at breakfast, then covered my garden with frost cloth. I think it frosted last night, and I kinda forgot to keep an eye on the temps. Hopefully my little plants are ok!

I also went on a side quest cleaning the downstairs bathroom. I'm contemplating taking down the shower doors and replacing with curtains. They are old and rusty, and ... gross, to be honest.

Today I am doing a bunch of little things:

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