The meeting begins with Austin, Amer, and John catching up on personal updates. Austin shares that he is visiting Toronto this weekend to train with Amer for an upcoming High Rocks event, and they discuss their fitness levels and running habits.

Austin raises a question about how to determine whether frustration with a situation is due to his own personality traits and preferences, or if it is justified based on the impacts of others' decisions. The group discusses the importance of understanding different roles, responsibilities, and perspectives within an organization when navigating change.

Amer introduces the RACI (Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed) framework as a tool for defining roles and responsibilities in project management. The group explores how this framework can help clarify decision-making and improve alignment across teams.

The meeting concludes with Austin expressing that the discussion was helpful and committing to further explore the RACI framework and ways to implement it for project management within the organization.

The discussion shifts to strategies for achieving focused, uninterrupted "deep work". Austin shares his approach of blocking off 2 hours per day for deep work, using a timer and minimizing distractions. The group also discusses the importance of transitional activities to help shift mental states and the varying endurance levels for different types of deep work.

The meeting began with a discussion about the hockey game between Canada and Czechia, with Austin expressing nervousness as Canada was losing 2-1. They discussed Canada's recent struggles against Czechia in international hockey competitions.

The conversation then shifted to business topics, with Austin mentioning he would be recording the "Weekly Call" and making Amber the host. The group greeted each other and discussed their current activities, with Amer sharing that he had recently worked with Gabe on a hierarchy.

The group had an in-depth discussion about the importance of effective communication, with John and Austin sharing insights on how to deliver feedback and messages in a way that avoids personalizing the conversation. They emphasized the need for the communicator to take responsibility for how their words land with the recipient.

John brought up the idea of starting a Substack account as a way to increase awareness of his work and expertise, as well as a tool for recruiting and networking. The group discussed the pros and cons of Substack versus other social media platforms like Instagram, with John ultimately deciding that Substack aligns better with his goals and brand.

Amer shared his personal experience with Instagram, explaining how he had previously used it for dating and business purposes, but has since become more selective in his use of the platform due to the negative impact it had on his mental health and well-being. He now primarily uses Instagram for dating and posting content, but avoids aimless scrolling.

The group had an insightful discussion about the importance of understanding different life stages and how that can impact relationships, both personal and professional. They also explored how this awareness can be applied to investment decisions and understanding customer demographics.

Hey everyone if you missed Amer's announcement on IG, here is what was said on the video post !
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Hey everyone - big news to share.

After 6 incredible years as co-founder and CEO of Contracting.com, I've sold my shares to my partner Patrick Lalonde. This is my exit.

And honestly? I couldn't be happier about it.

Patrick and I built something amazing together, but we realized we had different visions for where to take it next. Rather than compromise or pull in different directions, we did what we teach - we handled it like professionals, reached a fair deal, and we're on great terms.

I'm 27 years old and I just had a successful exit from a business I'm proud of. That's a win.

As I transition out in the next 6 months, my priority is and always has been to make sure our clients and team are fully supported, so as I pass the torch on to our incredible team. I'm excited to see where they take the business next.I'm also excited to have a blank slate in 6 months and start to discover what's next for me - right now the only thing on the agenda is spending more time with the family.

Thanks y'all. ✌️