038: I Ghosted You 😬

Alright… I owe you one.

I missed a couple weeks.

And I could give you a really good excuse: “I was on vacation.” ☀️

Which is true. But also… not the full truth.

Here’s what really happened: I got out of the rhythm. And once I was out of the rhythm, it was surprisingly easy to stay out.

Then I get a message from Lyndsey (who helps get these emails out to you): "Hey! Just a reminder, don’t forget your Weekly Fix 😊”

A polite nudge. A very kind, very professional…“Get back to work” 😂

And honestly?

I was grateful.

Because I want to do this. I know it matters.

But here’s the part that made me stop and think…

The Honest Truth 🤔

Part of the reason it fell off my list is simple: I don’t get much feedback on these. I can see people open them. I know people read them.

But replies? Responses? Pretty rare.

And without even realizing it… That made it easier to skip.

The Lightbulb Moment 💡

It hit me: I’m a human, just like everyone on my team.

And if I’m not getting feedback?

It’s harder to stay consistent.

Even when I know the work matters.

Sound Familiar?

Look at your gym for a second.

Where is this happening right now?

• Coaches running classes every day but no one telling them they’re doing great

• Front desk staff showing up consistently but no acknowledgment

• Program directors executing but no real feedback loop
  

At first, they’re motivated. They care. They show up strong.

But over time… Without feedback, things start to fade.

The Feedback Balance ⚖️

Now this doesn’t mean go overboard.

Too much feedback feels like: Micromanaging Nitpicking “I can’t do anything right”

But too little feedback feels like: “Does anyone even notice?” “Does this even matter?”“ Why am I trying so hard?”

That’s where disengagement starts.

Quietly. Slowly.

The Reminder 🧠

We know our youngest employees need feedback.

But here’s the truth…

So do we.

I’m 47 years old. I run companies.

And without: A little feedback A little acknowledgment Or a nudge from Lyndsey

…I might have skipped a few more weeks.

Why Systems (and People) Matter 🔁

This is why we don’t rely on willpower.

We build: Systems Rhythms People around us

Who keep us on track.

And when we fall off?

We don’t spiral. We just get back on.

This Week’s Takeaway 💥

If you want consistency from your team…

Don’t just give them responsibility.

Give them feedback.

Because even the most motivated people… Need to know it matters.

And hey… If you’ve been reading these and getting value…Maybe hit reply and let me know.

(Just kidding… kind of 😄)

See you next week. Back on track. - Casey 🎯 Real Talk - You ever send a text… see the “read” receipt… and then nothing?

No reply. No reaction. Just silence. 🦗 🦗 🦗

At first you’re like, “It's fine. They're busy..it's all goooood.”

Then a few hours later…“Wait… was that weird?”

By the next day…you’re replaying the message, rereading it 12 times…and somehow questioning your entire life 😂

And here’s the thing… That’s exactly what no feedback feels like.

Except instead of one text…it’s someone’s work. Their effort. Their consistency.

And when there’s nothing coming back?

They start filling in the blanks. (and now we’re three scenarios deep… and none of them are good) 🤪