Topher Morrison

For those still asking: yes, the raccoons are real.

Definitely not AI 😅

Meet Calypso and Felon. Full-time, fluffy, timid, ear-nibbling distractions.

If you’re wondering what raccoons are like, think two-year-olds... if they had overdosed on Adderall, were late for a meeting, and can’t find their keys, so they have to tear everything apart with no regard for the path of destruction they leave behind.

They also did a great job proving my point about pushing through distractions during the work day.

If you missed it, go watch the video.

Anyway, this is my life. Myself, Macie and two raccoon babies we can get to hang out with 🦝

I was a wreck last week.

My dog, Macie, had surgery.

Instead of giving myself the time to deal with it, my calendar stayed exactly the same.

I kept three online workshops on the schedule because I pride myself on showing up.

I told myself it would be fine. That it would be a welcome distraction for a few hours.

It wasn’t.

My attention was divided and scattered. I was checking my phone for updates and missed calls. That’s not the standard I hold myself to.

Macie’s okay ❤️
But I learnt a tough lesson.

Strength isn’t always about pushing through. It’s about recognizing when doing so benefits no one.

What’s something you pushed through recently that deserved more attention?