January 1, 2026 – Daily Recap

A slow start with a clear reset

Author

Ramon Luna
January 02, 2026

Happy New Year. Today ended up being kind of a throwaway day, and honestly, I’m okay with that. Not every day needs to be a win, especially when the calendar just flipped.

A Day That Never Quite Got Going

I had one pickup scheduled today, and even that didn’t happen. The client reached out asking if we could push it later or just handle it tomorrow, and I said yes without hesitation. I already had something planned with the family, so it made sense to roll with it.

That one change, though, means tomorrow is shaping up to look a little different than I originally planned. Not bad — just different.

The rest of the day was mostly spent in my head. I had a lot of ideas bouncing around, things I wanted to work on, directions I could go. I even took a quick sneak peek at the month-end data, just to see how things wrapped up.

But when I really look back on the day, I can’t confidently say that anything meaningful got done. No real progress. No boxes checked. Just a lot of mental motion without much output.

And that happens.

I’m not stressing it (much). I’ll make it up tomorrow. Sometimes the reset isn’t about grinding through a holiday — it’s about acknowledging the pause, letting it be what it is, and coming back sharper the next day.

Until next time
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🛠 Tools I Use (and Recommend)

These are the tools that keep Peachy Party ATL running smoothly — from quoting clients to managing logistics to staying organized.

  • Goodshuffle Pro (referral) – My go-to for inventory, scheduling, contracts, and payments. It keeps the rental chaos under control.

  • Gusto (referral) - I’m still learning about payroll, if Im being honest. But Gusto has an easy to use platform and give me the confidence I need t go to the next level.

  • Next Insurance (referral) - We all need insurance! This is a great platform to help you get started.

💳 My Credit Card Stack

These are the cards I actually use to manage cash flow, earn rewards, and soften the blow of big purchases.

US Bank - Triple Cash Card
Updated: November 2025
$500 cash back bonus, 0% APR for 12 months on purchases and balance transfers

Amex Blue Business Plus (referral)
Updated: October 2025
12 months 0% APR + 15k Membership Rewards after qualifying spend.

🎪 Rental Industry Resources

If you’re in the rental world — or thinking about jumping in — these are the channels, tools, and communities I use to keep learning and leveling up:

📚 What I’m Learning From Right Now

A rotating list of the things feeding my brain so I can feed the business.