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February 2025

On rookie mistakes, big fat F-ups, credit card debt and finding purpose as a "failed" founder...
My journey from starting a business ➡️ parting with a business ➡️ ironically finding some success in writing all about my mistakes ➡️ to my present day…
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💥 New: meet The Corral! 🧲
Calling all aspiring entrepreneurs, current leaders/operators, and former founders.
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Unclench with me for a moment: Sunday cozies & recent bookmarks unpacked.
In the spirit of unclenching and doing less, I wanted to spend Sunday together indulging in the kinds of frivolity best enjoyed with a coffee or tea in…
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I know how to get rid of your winter funk.
I didn't say you'd like the answer or that it'd be cheap, but I can banish your blues for the rest of the winter if you listen to me.
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This oft-hated (free) tool helped me conquer my big fear of traveling alone.
You're going to get the ick but you need to stay with me here.
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January wrapped: the 12 books I read & 4 recs for you
January wanted to make sure we FELT all 31 days.
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January 2025

In defense of not optimizing every little thing...
Let's hold hands and unclench together.
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The *1* tool to master if you want to grow a business, personal brand, or capture people's attention.
And... you may be too late.
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I have an idea for something new and I want to know what you think before I launch it. 💡
Calling all former founders, first time entrepreneurs, and aspiring operators: speak up, please!
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On balancing your "creative" brain and your "business" brain.
Plus some of January's best recs.
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