Hi Reader,
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Monday, a few people start a program I’ve spent two years designing.

I’m terrified it might actually work.

What I Learned Building It

The hardest part wasn’t creating content. It was cutting it.

I crafted 47 modules (yeah, I know…). I cut it to 12.

I wrote a 200-page workbook. I cut it to 40 pages.

I perfected “optional deep dives” that were actually “required reading I was too insecure to call required.” I cut those too.

Simplification is harder than addition (much harder for an architect, my type). Every cut felt like loss. But every cut made the system more survivable.

Mini Insight

The best program is the one you finish—not the one with the most content.

I kept asking: Would this work when someone’s kid is sick? When they just got laid off? When they’re running on four hours of sleep?

If no, cut it.

The Lab isn’t designed for peak performance. It’s designed for real life.

The Bet

I’m not betting on the curriculum.

I’m betting on the few very motivated people who said yes. They’re not here because they think they’ll finally find discipline. They’re here because they’ve tried discipline. It didn’t work. They’re ready to try fit instead. That’s the real experiment: what happens when you stop trying to fix yourself and start designing around yourself?

What I Don’t Know Yet

Whether restart time actually drops.

I’ll find out. And I’ll tell you.

Try-This-Now (≤5 minutes)

Look at your own system—or the one you’re trying to build. Ask: “Can someone actually finish this?”

Not “is it comprehensive?” Just: can a tired person on a hard week actually use this? If no, what could you cut?

Stop—this counts.

Your Pattern Tweak
Here’s a tweak for each type—find yours:

• Architect: Cut 30% and see if anyone notices.
• Surfer: Add one anchor—one thing that runs even when you don’t feel like it.
• Keeper: Add one “survival version” of your routine.
• Pilot: Write your promises down somewhere you’ll actually see them.

(Don’t know your type? Reply “quiz” and I’ll send you the link.)

And yes, you are one of the people I am “betting” on—looking forward to meeting you on our on-boarding call early next week. In the meantime, feel free to reach out with any questions.

Excelsior,

Pierre/​
Founder, Curio Chat Academy