Unhurried Life

7/27/25 – 4:45pm

Another slow Sunday. Got a 16-minute run in this morning. Gradually easing back into it. I’ve never been someone who claims to love running, but I always come back to it because it’s consistent discomfort. It’s hard in a way that feels good.

Plus, there’s something about how my mind drifts once I get into those longer runs—30, 45, 60, even 90 minutes. I have some of my most clear thoughts and best ideas when I am on a long run. 

Although, sitting around 227lbs right now definitely makes running suck a little more… but on the mats, I feel strong, solid, and conditioned. And with a kid on the way, that matters more to me than the lean six-pack I used to chase.

Unhurried

If I had to boil down the vision I shared a few weeks back into one word, that would be it.

Unhurried.

In one sentence? To live an unhurried life.

But where did that desire come from—and how is it actually showing up now?

Let’s rewind to just before our vacation in Tennessee. I shared this briefly already, but life back then was chaotic—by my own design. Let me walk you through a typical Tuesday. And just to be clear: I enjoyed a lot of what I was doing but the pace at which I was trying to do it and the tasks I was focused on made it suck. 

One Tuesday in the Hustle Loop

4:00am – Alarm, snuggle the dog for 10 minutes
4:10–6:00 – Bathroom, coffee (French press—it’s a whole thing), 10 pages of reading, journaling, desire statement, vision board, prayer, gratitude, meditation
6:00–6:30 – Sit and drink coffee
6:30–7:30 – Walk dogs
7:30–8:00 – Eat (if I had time) and shower
8:00–10:00 – Call with Greg for Stacked Property Holdings
10:00–11:00 – Real estate licensing
11:00–12:00 – Land business and food
12:00–2:00 – EOS coaching call
2:00–3:00 – Call with Josh for Landstream Capital
3:00–5:00 – Misc. work and Emerge brand ambassador calls
5:00–6:00 – Dinner and relax
6:00–7:00 – Book club
7:00–8:00 – Emerge onboarding

Not every day was that loaded, but most of them felt like that. Just a blur of context switching, barely enough time to breathe. I realized I'd been living like that for decades—wake up, rush the workout, cram the day, squeeze in a little “life” at night. And somehow call that balance.

Then we got to Tennessee.

Being up on that mountain, sitting out on those rocks, staring out over the valley with nothing on the calendar… I finally felt it.

That unhurried energy.

Slowing Down to See Clearly

I’d been so spread thin for so long that I wasn’t thinking clearly anymore. And because I was deep in the weeds, burning hours I hadn’t even had the time or the space to really feel it.

Then I started questioning everything. 

Did I even want to keep these land businesses going? It started to feel like I was back at Progressive—but making way less and with no benefits.

The temptation of a W2 crept back in.

Could I just go back? Take a six-figure job, wipe out our small debt, invest smart, and fast-track the move to Tennessee?

Maybe. But instead, I asked: What would I need to adjust to make the things I already have going on work? How could I keep making progress AND not hate it?

So I took action, starting with revamping my calendar.

Space to Breathe, Time to Think

I carved out mornings for actual breakfast. An unrushed shower. Tim for walks. Breaks. Breathing room. Thinking time.

I got more strategic with time blocking—less context switching, more deep focus. Instead of 30-minute chunks scattered through the day, I created 90-minute windows to dive into one thing. It made a huge difference.

On the business side, Josh and I listed our first three properties and started outsourcing some of the time-sucking tasks for Land Stream Capital (our land flipping business). We’re planning to scale fast—20, 40, maybe 100 properties in inventory. Which means building systems and teams to actually run the thing like business owners.

Greg and I also revamped our approach on the land entitlement and development business: investing in AI and clean data to handle cold outreach and screen leads. Once that’s dialed in, we’ll bring on an acquisitions manager. Yeah, it takes some upfront money—but it saves time, gets us higher quality leads and ultimately multiplies results.

And Guess What Happened?

Despite all that change, I worked less this week than I have in a long time—vacation excluded.

And yet I got more done.

I focused on the signal, not the noise. Made space for jiu-jitsu, walks, time with Kallie, spontaneous dance breaks, deep convos with friends. Those convos sparked ideas for more purpose-driven projects that actually excite me. 

Three weeks ago, I wouldn’t have had much time nor energy for any of those things and there could have been lost opportunities as a result. 

And the cherry on top? I felt good.

Even with a rough Thursday morning, the week as a whole was strong. I was in a better headspace, which made me more confident, which helped me close more leads: four Emerge calls, two new members, two maybes. I have a strong feeling it’s going to be a big on-boarding class in September. 

All because I slowed down.

What’s Your Pace?

I hear stories about entrepreneurs grinding 12, 14, 16-hour days, sacrificing everything, wearing it like a badge of honor and like it’s the only way to success—and I just know, that’s not me. I’ve done that and I was about to say I could do it again, but if I’m being honest, I really don’t want to. It’s simply not me. 

I became an entrepreneur to build a life on my terms, at my pace.

And when I move unhurried, I move better. I’m clearer. I’m happier. I make more progress. 

Maybe you thrive in the chaos. Maybe you need that full calendar and high tempo. Or maybe you’re like me—and you’re just now realizing that fast isn’t always forward.

Whatever camp you fall into, own it. But also ask yourself why. Why do you push the pace? Or why do you avoid it?

There’s no right answer—just the one that actually works for you.

Here’s what I’ve realized: I don’t need to rush to earn the right to slow down. I can start living my vision now—one unhurried day at a time.

As always, thanks for reading,
Kyle

Song of the Week: “Stone” by Whiskey Myers

Sharing this one because it hits deep right now. Stone isn’t about speed or hustle—it’s about weight. The kind you carry quietly, day after day, until you finally slow down enough to feel it.

There’s something grounding about this track. It reminds me that strength isn’t always loud. Sometimes it’s just staying steady. Staying real. And letting go of the rush.

Give it a listen—maybe it’ll meet you where you’re at too.