Choose one thing to move forward
May 6, 2026 · Hosted by Ian McDonald

Use a supportive founder check-in to turn a crowded project list into one realistic next step.

Leave with one priority and a clear request for help.

BEFORE YOU START
Bring your current projects and one task that feels stuck. A notebook or an AI chat is enough. Choose how much personal context you want to share.

FOLLOW ALONG
1. Name the current bottleneck
List the things competing for your attention. Choose one project and state the obstacle in one sentence. Separate what you know from what you are assuming.

2. Make the next step smaller
Choose a task that produces something you can inspect: a draft, a tested link or a short outline. Define what counts as finished and reserve a realistic block of time.

3. Ask for useful feedback
Show the small result and ask one specific question. Record the feedback, choose your next action and leave room to rest before adding more commitments.

PRACTICE PROMPTS
Adapted exercises. Replace bracketed text and review every result.

Choose a priority
These are my current projects: [list]. I have [time] available and want [outcome]. Help me choose one priority for this week. Ask about missing constraints, then suggest one small deliverable and a clear definition of done.

Write a focused help request
Help me turn this situation [situation] into a short request for feedback. Include what I am trying to do, what I tried, the specific obstacle and one question someone can answer. Remove private details.

CHECKLIST
[ ] I chose one project.
[ ] I named the obstacle.
[ ] I defined a small deliverable.
[ ] I wrote one specific feedback question.
[ ] I left room for a realistic work rhythm.

GET UNSTUCK
What if every project feels urgent?
Identify the nearest real commitment and what would unblock it. If the list still feels too large, make the next step smaller rather than adding more tools.

Do I need to share personal details?
No. You can ask for practical feedback using a short description of the work and the specific obstacle. Share only the context you choose.

https://www.launchbox.space/help/launch-and-learn/2026-05-06