#60: So here’s the deal—I took a 17-day hiatus thinking it would be no big deal, but plot twist: it changed everything. In this episode, I’m getting real about shiny distractions (hi, Pilates studio co-ownership), saying no to things that aren’t aligned, and why your business shouldn’t fall apart just because you step away. Spoiler: if it does, you’re doing it wrong.
Remember when I said 2024 was the year of life over deadlines? Yeah, it also taught me that we don’t need to reinvent the wheel every damn year. I’m sharing why refining what you’re already doing (even if it’s boring AF) is the real key to long-term success. Plus, let’s talk about those shiny opportunities we say yes to when we know they’re just a distraction—and how to get clear as hell on what you actually want to build.
Oh, and my half marathon? Iconic. Not because I’m a runner now, but because committing to hard things builds confidence like nothing else. If you’ve been overcomplicating your goals, avoiding the unsexy work, or saying yes when you should be saying “f*ck no,” this episode is for you.
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