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Book 29/52 of My #52Books52Weeks Bucket List Challenge

I’ve always believed that leverage is the name of the game—especially if you want to live a Bucket List Life and not be tied down by your business. That’s exactly why I picked up Systemology by David Jenyns.

I’ve known of David for years—he’s a fellow Aussie entrepreneur, and he’s built some seriously successful businesses. His book isn’t just about why systems are important (we already know that). It’s about how to actually implement them without getting overwhelmed—even if you’re not naturally a systems person.

For any business owner who feels stuck in the day-to-day operations, this book is a game-changer.

Key Lessons from Systemology

1. You Don’t Need to Systemize Everything—Just the Essentials

• Many business owners think creating systems means documenting every single process—wrong!

• David teaches the 80/20 approach—identify the 20% of systems that drive 80% of your results.

2. You (the Business Owner) Shouldn’t Be the One Building Systems

• If you try to build all the systems yourself, you become the bottleneck.

• Instead, get your team involved—they're the ones who do these tasks daily!

3. Start With the ‘Critical Client Flow’

• Don’t try to systemize everything at once.

• Start with the most important processes that bring in revenue (like lead generation, sales, and delivery).

4. Perfection is the Enemy of Progress

• Many business owners avoid systemizing because they think it has to be perfect.

• Done is better than perfect—you can tweak and improve systems later.

5. Systems = Freedom

• The more systemized your business is, the less dependent it is on you.

• This means more time for bigger goals, new projects, or even just living your life!

How Systemology Relates to Living a Bucket List Life

1. Systems Give You Time Freedom – If your business relies on you for everything, you don’t own a business—you own a job.

2. Don’t Overcomplicate It – You don’t need hundreds of systems—just a few key ones that drive the biggest results.

3. Let Go of Control – If you try to do everything yourself, you’ll never escape the day-to-day grind.

4. Build a Business That Works Without You – The goal is to create something that runs smoothly, even when you step away.

5. More Systems = More Bucket List Time – Less firefighting in your business means more time for adventure, experiences, and personal growth.

If you’re a business owner who feels stuck, constantly putting out fires and working way too many hours, read this book. Systemology will help you build a business that doesn’t rely on you 24/7—which, in my book, is the key to true freedom.

Stay tuned for Book 30 of 52 as I continue this adventure of learning and growth!

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