What Happened When I Stopped Scheduling and Started Listening

Messaging & Content
Written By Jerry Grundman

By Jerry Grundman

Rigid routines weren’t working. When I started following my own rhythm instead of the rules, everything shifted.

For years, I tried to force my creative work into neat boxes: 9–11 AM strategy. 11–12 content. Afternoons for admin.

Sounded smart. Didn’t work.

What changed everything? I started building rhythms instead of rigid routines.

Now I ride the wave:

  • Capture ideas when they’re fresh.

  • Batch content when I’m on fire.

  • Step away without guilt when I’m drained or uninspired.

It’s not lazy. It’s leveraged.

And it’s brought more output, and more peace, than any “perfect system” ever did.

If your current system isn’t working, maybe it’s not you.

Maybe it’s the system.

Jerry Grundman

Jerry writes about business strategy, leadership, and the art of staying human in an increasingly artificial world. When he's not helping entrepreneurs at MelaBela Consulting, he's exploring what it means to grow a business that actually fits your life.

https://www.melabela.consulting
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