Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is pause. In policy and research administration alike, constant motion can feel like progress, but often the best insights often surface in stillness. This week, while Congress stands still, maybe it’s an invitation to take stock, breathe, and prepare for the next turn. Not every week has to be a sprint.
Oct 17, 2025
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It is not daily increase but daily decrease; hack away at the unessential.
Until next time,
Sarah Trimmer, MPH
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