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The Entrepreneur's Core Discipline
The true test of a founder is not in the launch, but in the discipline of the weekly rhythm. This pack provides the minimum viable operating system for founders who prioritize sanity and long-term endurance over chaotic speed.
I. The Weekly Operating Rhythm (WOR)
Every week must begin with clarity and end with accountability. Use the Weekly Operating Rhythm (WOR) to enforce structure and prevent decision fatigue.
Daily Blocks
- Deep Work: 3 hours maximum of focused, high-leverage activity.
- Interface: 2 hours maximum for calls, meetings, and emails.
- Review: 30 minutes minimum for self-audit and planning the next day.
Weekly Flow
- Monday (Plan): Set the top 3 objectives (O3). Clear the inbox.
- Wednesday (Triage): Mid-week pulse check. Address the top operational risk.
- Friday (Accountability): Review O3 progress. Financial pulse check (Cash/Forecast).
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II. The Financial Triage Checklist
In times of uncertainty, clarity on cash is non-negotiable. This list is a survival checklist for cash-conservation mode.
- Cash Runway: How many days until $0? (Must be visible daily).
Customer Value: Which 20% of customers drive 80% of revenue? Call them.
- Burn Rate: Which 3 expenses can be eliminated today?
- Covenant Check: Are we compliant with bank/board agreements?
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III. 30-60-90 Day Planning
Use this framework to align your team and board on immediate, measurable goals.
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The Three Horizons
- 30 Days (Triage): Immediate cash and operational stability. What must not fail? * 60 Days (Stabilization): Process hardening and resource alignment. What 3 systems need to be implemented? * 90 Days (Horizon): The market opportunity and key partnerships. What is the single biggest win we can capture?
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