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Daily Journal - Sunday, February 8, 2026
The Main Takeaway Today
Today I learned that a home is like a small business—managing a repair worker taught me more about freelancing than a textbook could. My words are my most powerful tool; they can either build clarity or create confusion. I realized that keeping a "client" (or worker) informed is the key to a successful delivery.
Sleep and Focus
- Slept: 12:00 AM.
- Woke up: 7:45 AM
- Focus: My focus was on hospitality and project management. I had to balance being a good host to my guests while acting as a supervisor for the repair and maintenance work happening at home.
Things I Need to Remember
- Communication is Key: Your wordings and the way you convey instructions matter more than the work itself.
- The "Wait" Strategy: When things are disturbed, sometimes the best action is to calmly wait for the time to pass rather than reacting with frustration.
- Documentation: Always jot down the key elements of an agreement to avoid misunderstandings.
Starting the Day
- Most Important Jobs:
Food and Activity
- Breakfast (8:30 AM): A late breakfast with the family and guests.
- Lunch (2:00 PM): A special meal prepared for the visitors.
- Dinner (9:00 PM): Dinner after the worker finished his day and the guests departed.
- Activity: The day was a blend of social duties and domestic management. While the guests were over, I also had to manage a worker hired for repair and maintenance. This experience was a "live lesson" in project management. I observed how the flow of work depends entirely on how I communicate and how I set expectations.
Ending the Day
Good Things That Happened:
- I successfully managed a busy household with both guests and workers present.
- I remained calm even though my personal routine and learning were disturbed.
- I extracted valuable professional lessons from a simple domestic repair job.
Mistakes and What I Learned:
- The Problem: The work flow was disturbed over the last few days, which could have led to stress.
- The Lesson: I learned the "Reality of Project Management" through this worker:
Prayer and Azkaar Log
- Fajr: Missed
- Zohr: 3:15 PM - with Fajr Qaza
- Asr: 4:30 PM Missed
- Maghrib: 6:15 PM with Asr Qaza
- Isha: 10:30 PM
Final Thoughts
Today was a practical workshop in leadership. Watching the worker and managing the guests taught me that life is all about how you deliver your "word." I see now that the same rules apply to high-ticket freelancing: inform the client, don't over-promise, and be precise with your instructions.
Although the last few days were disturbed, I feel I have gained a new "dimension of thought" that will help me at the office and in my future projects. I am ready to take this clarity into the new week.
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Daily Journal - Sunday, February 8, 2026
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