I just received "Abandonment to Divine Providence" by Caussade, going to stay focused on being more intentional but inviting all of God's Will into my daily life first. For years i had it backwards. What book are you all starting the year with?

As the new year approaches, many of us start thinking about goals and what we want to accomplish. But before we rush into what to do, there’s a deeper question to explore: Who am I becoming... and is my life aligned with that? Lasting fulfillment doesn’t come from achievement alone. It flows from living in alignment with your deeper purpose, values, and composition. We’re hosting a free TimeWise workshop to help you begin the new year from the inside out: Setting an Aligned Vision for 2026 📅 Tuesday, Jan 6th 🕐 1:00 PM Eastern 📍 Live on Zoom (here inside Basecamp) 🔗 Join here: LINK

For those new to the Monk Manual - and even for long-time users Iike me - you might find the newest “How I Monk” article by none other than our very own MM founder Steven Lawson insightful, inspiring, and oh-so-helpful. https://monkmanual.com/blogs/how-i-monk/how-i-monk-29-stevens-story?utm_source=Repeat%20Buyers&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=How%20I%20Monk%20%2329%20%2801KCEJH7HE4N4PTRFZWBVMBB2E%29&utm_klaviyo_id=01HJDAR5G48FBP8HWBZ5XB6JAD&_kx=zlhIzyuarcUVlFSj3X5tkoYIbZWcquvp57KZUVXJYnE.WEdeHv

Next week, I'm hosting a free live workshop to help Basecamp members step into the next version of their life in 2026. The topic is... <Slow Down to Speed Up> How Reflection Makes You More Effective (Especially When Life Is Moving Fast!) This is a new workshop, it's free, and you will certainly walk away with a clearer sense of where you want to orient in 2026. It's the perfect pause before the holiday rush. The link to join the workshop is in the calendar. Hope to see you there.

Hey Basecampers, We’ve been quiet as we build what’s next at Monk Manual — new programs that turn monk wisdom into lived systems for peace and performance. Before we launch forward, we’re pausing to honor the course that started it all: Find Your Inner Monk. This 26-hour masterclass reframes time and productivity through monk wisdom — a foundation that’s changed thousands of lives. We’re retiring the program soon, but for one final week, you can access the full course library for $197 (regularly $500). If you’ve ever wanted to go deeper into the heart of Monk Manual, this is the moment. [Access Find Your Inner Monk — Final Enrollment Week] As always, thanks for journeying with us.