Hey Reader!

Our first round of GOAL30 is officially over, and to be completely honest, I'm SO glad. If you struggle with overwhelm (a word I’m now officially banning from my vocabulary after this challenge!), you might want to check out my latest article on The Accomplishment Project. Check out the details on the article below!

And with the end of GOAL30 Round 1, it means Round 2 is right around the corner! I’d love for you to join me in Round 2 and work on your own goals—pick your own focus, or follow along as we dive into a guided journey into Career and Money fulfillment.

Have a great rest of your week!

PS: You are always welcome to reply to this email with questions or feedback—I love hearing from you!

🎯 ACCOUNTABILITY SUCCESS CIRCLE

🚨GOAL30 ROUND 2 IS OPEN FOR REGISTRATION! 🚨​
With Round 1 wrapped up, our next 30-day challenge kicks off Thursday, March 5!

What is GOAL30?​
GOAL30 is a 30-day challenge designed to help you focus on one meaningful goal—personal or professional—and make progress through consistent action, reflection, and honest accountability. It’s not about perfection or doing more, but about making real, sustainable progress in a way that fits your actual life.

Why join?

• Dedicated space to work on what matters most to you
• Encouragement, flexibility, and community support
• Real progress—no hustle required

Not sure what to work on? No problem. The next round includes an optional 30-day focus on Career & Money foundations — perfect for anyone looking to make intentional progress in their work, finances, or professional confidence.

If you’re curious about how GOAL30 works, or what the Accountability Success Circle has to offer, you can always reply with questions or check out more info here.

✨ Special Offer:​
The GOAL Together Program (all GOAL30 rounds for 2026 plus the Annual Planning Retreat in Denver, CO) is open for registration! Work on your goals all year and plan 2027 with us in October!

🎉 Community Corner

Here’s what some participants are saying about their Round 1 experience:

• “Doing this GOAL30 was transformational for me. I truly feel like a different person.”
• “I typically set a goal that takes so much focus I poop out before completing it. I did it - and I was not overly stressed.”
• “I'm most proud of how much fun I had with this goal.”
• “In the final week, I discovered my success!”

Want some awesome wins for yourself? Join us for Round 2!

🗓️ Upcoming Events

• GOAL30 Round 2 Launch: March 5, 2026
• 2027 Annual Planning Retreat: October 15-19, 2026 (Denver, CO)

🎙THE ACCOMPLISHMENT PROJECT

This Week's Featured Article:​
​📝 What I Learned From 30 Days of Trying to Improve My Relationship With Overwhelm

Overwhelm has been a conversation topic in my life for as long as I can remember. It’s the word I use when everything feels too full, too loud, or too fast. I don’t like the word. It carries so much weight. I don’t want it in my life....

Want to catch up? You can explore the full archive of podcast episodes and articles — all designed to help you build meaningful, sustainable accomplishment without pressure or burnout.

Want to support The Accomplishment Project?​
If this work resonates, subscribing or following the podcast helps more than you might realize.

I’m also actively gathering real-life stories as part of my long-term research on accomplishment. If you’re interested in contributing your perspective and being part of the dataset behind this project, I’d love to hear from you — you can share your thoughts by filling out this form.

🧠 SCIENCE OF PEOPLE

In March, People School is diving into Networking—how to easily connect with the right people!

I'm curious: what's the most challenging thing about networking for you?

(For me, it's definitely the small talk!)

Want to build real-world people skills? Learn more from Vanessa Van Edwards and Science of People (I'm proud to serve as the People School Coach and Community Programming + Engagement Lead!).

PRIVATE COACHING

Limited openings are available for ‘Life by Design’ sessions—a warm, no-pressure conversation if you’re feeling stuck or ready for change.

Apryl Zarate Schlueter is the founder of The Cheerful Mind, where she helps people redefine success through clarity, intention, and sustainable accomplishment.
She’s a certified coach, co-founder of the Accountability Success Circle, and the author of Finding Success in Balance. She also hosts The Accomplishment Project, exploring what it really means to live a fulfilling, accomplished life.​
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