Models
Let’s talk about business models. Not the MBA textbook kind.Not the “get rich while you sleep” kind. The durable kind. […]
Jungle Gym
This week, two people with different backgrounds came to me with the same quiet question: “I’ve done well in my
Opening Day
Yesterday was Opening Day. For Major League Baseball fans like my family—especially those of us who bleed red for the Phillies—it’s
Something New
If your idea is truly new, most people won’t get it.Not at first. Not without a story. And definitely not
Freemium
If you create online—music, writing, podcasts, design—you’ve felt the squeeze: everyone expects content for free, but free doesn’t pay the
We’re All Marketers
For decades, marketing was a department—a function within a business responsible for advertising, branding, and selling products. It was about
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By Design
Every decision—big or small—swings on an invisible hinge. Before we act, before we build, before we invest time and energy,
The Cost of Yes
Debt isn’t just about money. Every decision we make in our work—every project, commitment, and responsibility—comes with a cost. Sometimes
Win Small
Many businesses fail, not because they’re bad, but because they try to be for everyone. In a world obsessed
Next Time Is A Trap
Every day, we’re faced with decisions—some small, some big, all seemingly inconsequential in the moment. The easy ones? We handle
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Free Lance
The earliest written evidence of the word ‘freelance’ comes from Sir Walter Scott’s Ivanhoe, in which a lord refers to his
Two Hard Questions
I’ve never been eager to call myself a consultant. The biggest reason? A fundamental question: What if they don’t take
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The work worth doing
In a world where making a living often feels like a constant hustle, it’s easy to lose sight of what
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Smaller, Braver, Better
In an industrialized world that glorifies scale, efficiency, and endless growth, it’s easy to feel like success is measured
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The Freelancer’s Dilemma
As a freelancer or creative professional, you often find yourself standing at a crossroads: should you stay small, keeping full
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Lions don’t eat mice
In a world that glorifies hustle, it’s easy to believe that effort alone is the secret to success. We’ve all
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The Bravery of Art
Bravery doesn’t always wear a cape. Sometimes, it’s simply showing up and sharing your work with the world—knowing full well
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Build A Campfire
We’ve all seen the stories: a kid in Thailand making millions reviewing toys on YouTube. It’s a shiny, enticing narrative.
Become the CEO
When we think about CEOs, we often picture corporate leaders shaping the direction of massive companies like Apple or Microsoft.