What is your M.V.W. worth to you?

Your "Minimum Viable Workweek"

QUOTE

Obsession with the “grind”

“If your consulting week only works at full capacity, it doesn’t work.”

OBSERVATION

Most early-career consultants have no idea what a productive week actually looks like.

• They have tasks, not structure.

• They know when their calls are, but not when they create.

• They know what they owe others, but not what they owe their business.

What I’ve noticed in both my own work and through mentoring others is this:The most sustainable consultants don’t just work hard — they design their week with intent.

• They separate thinking from doing.

• They protect time for IP and process.

• And most importantly, they build a week that can survive a dip in motivation, energy, or availability.

I call it the Minimum Viable Week — the smallest version of your workweek that still moves the business forward. Not a lazy version. Not a “4-hour workweek” fantasy. Just a functional design for when life isn’t running at 100%

AN ACTIONABLE IDEA

Try sketching your own Minimum Viable Week

• Monday: Light lift — reading, reflecting, or sketching ideas

• Tuesday & Wednesday: Client delivery only

• Thursday: Overflow + touchpoints (follow-ups, light admin)

• Friday: Deep work — program development, content creation, or systems

💡 Now ask:

If I only worked these hours, what would I prioritize? What would I automate, delegate, or delay?

You might be surprised how much impact you can drive from a simpler structure — one that’s built for real life, not ideal life.