Happy Friday. Hopefully, you’re staying warm wherever you are. It’s been a cold one in Charleston. As per usual - our Friday emails are a recap of the week and a chance to engage.

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THE DIGEST 

• Most Clicked: The Art of Staying Cool: How to Keep Patience as a Dad

• Best Community Reply: “When it comes to family, love is spelled: t-i-m-e”

• Poll results: How do handle work-life balance? 46% keep strict boundaries—work stays at work. See the full results here with insights. 

📺 WATCHING 

What’s on this weekend »

• 1923 Season 2 | Paramount+ | Trailer

• Hate to Love: Nickelback | Netflix (newfound respect for them after watching this btw)

• Extraction 2 | Netflix

QUICK POLL

WEEKEND BLUEPRINT 

GARAGE

Send us what you’re working on

Tyson from Montana with the basement buildout. Looking awesome man. Thanks for sharing.

Keep sending us your projects y’all. Love to see ‘em. 

BOOKMARK

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WEEKEND BURNER

Grab a pair of dumbbells and get after this full-body strength & conditioning workout.

The Workout (5 Rounds, 5 Minutes Each)

1. Dumbbell Goblet Squat – 12 reps
   Hold one dumbbell at chest level, squat deep, and drive up.

2. Dumbbell Bent-Over Rows – 10 reps per arm
   Keep your back straight, hinge at the hips, and pull the dumbbell toward your ribs.

3. Dumbbell Shoulder Press – 10 reps
   Press both dumbbells overhead, control the movement down.

4. Dumbbell Deadlift to High Pull – 10 reps
   Hinge at the hips, lift the dumbbells to chest level with an explosive pull.

5. Dumbbell Reverse Lunges – 8 reps per leg
   Step back, lower with control, and drive up through the front foot.

🔥 Bonus Finisher:

• Dumbbell Farmer’s Carry – 45 seconds

• Plank Hold – 45 seconds