The “busy season” lie that’s keeping you stuck


Hey Reader,

You ever say this to yourself?

“I just need to get through this busy season first…”

Maybe it’s work.

Maybe it’s the move.

Maybe it’s the wedding, the baby, the chaos, the client visit, the back-to-back travel.

Whatever it is, it feels like a reasonable delay.

Just a little pause before you finally fix your finances, set up your system, or deal with the mental load that’s been draining you for months.

But here’s the truth no one talks about:

“I'm too busy right now” is usually code for “I’m scared to slow down.”

Because if you slow down, you’ll have to actually face it.

The overwhelm. The avoidance. The guilt. The stuff that doesn’t feel good.

And that’s uncomfortable.

So it’s easier to stay in motion.

To focus on what’s "urgent" instead of what’s important.

To push off your peace until “later.”

Except… later never arrives.

I’ve seen this play out with hundreds of high-achievers.

Hell, I lived it.


I spent years telling myself I’d deal with it “after this project” or “when work isn’t so nuts.”

Then one day, I realized something:

There is always another busy season.


And if your financial life only works when your calendar is empty and your energy is perfect…

It doesn’t actually work.


The truth is, this is exactly when you need support.

When you’re in it.

When you’re tired.

When things feel like a lot.


Because that’s when your current system (or lack of one) is costing you the most.


Here’s the good news:

The system I teach isn’t for your perfect days.

It’s for the real ones.


The ones where you’re exhausted but still need to pay the bills.

The ones where you’re swamped but need to feel in control.

The ones where you just want to know you’re not screwing it all up.


You don’t need more time.

You need a better way to use it.

And I can help you build that.

👉🏽 If you’re finally ready to feel calm, confident, and in control of your money, even in a busy season, click here to book your free clarity call.

No pressure. No expectations.

Just a real conversation about what’s working, what’s not, and what’s possible.

Because peace of mind shouldn’t be something you put off.

It should be something you build now.

Ready when you are,

Joe

PS

If you’re already feeling GREAT about your time and money but know someone else who’s stuck in the “busy season” loop, forward this their way.

You never know how much one little nudge can help.


Joe Maddux

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Level Up Financial Coaching

I'm an adventurer and food lover who values time freedom. I retired at 36 and now I teach overworked high-achievers how to design a life they love. Subscribe to my newsletter for a kind and supportive approach to personal finance, small business growth, and early retirement.

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