1-2-3 Inner Game

A 5-minute weekly reset for founders and leaders

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🧠 1 Insight

Most relationship problems don’t explode.

They accumulate.

Early misalignment rarely fixes itself with time. Unclear expectations don’t magically become clear. Loose commitments don’t tighten under pressure.

When something feels heavy at the start, it usually stays heavy.

Not because people are bad, but because the relationship was never designed.

Behavior is data. And the earlier you read it, the less it costs you later.

If you’re an entrepreneur, or know one who would benefit from creating clarity, aligning their team, building momentum, and growing their business with the Bloom Growth system, I’d love to connect.

🪞 2 Reflections

Sit with these honestly:

1. Where am I ignoring early signals because the opportunity looks good on paper?

2. Which relationship in my life feels heavier than it should, and why?

(No judgment. Just awareness.)

🧭 3 Moves to Practice This Week

Use these to prevent friction before it compounds:

1. Name expectations early. Say: “Let’s be explicit about what ‘good’ looks like for both of us.”
   

2. Watch responsiveness, not promises. Consistency beats enthusiasm every time.
   

3. Ask the design question. “Do we want to intentionally design how we work together?” This single question filters alignment fast.

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📡 Bonus

You don’t get to decide it. Others do.

Until next week:

Pay attention early.

Design relationships on purpose.

Save your future energy.

— Dhiren