I Ignored Advice — And That’s When It Worked
You know, there’s somthing about advice that can feel like a double-edged sword. On one side, you’ve got the well-meaning wisdom from mentors, peers, and the internet echo chamber, telling you what “should” work based on their hard-earned lessons. On the flip side, there’s your gut—the intuitive sense of what feels right for you, even […]
You’re Not an Entrepreneur — You’re a Technician
I remember the moment clearly. I was sitting in my cramped one-bedroom apartment, spreadsheets sprawled across my tiny kitchen table, fervently trying to build the next big thing. Hustle hard, right? I was doing all the things—every marketing strategy under the sun, weekend workshops, late-night masterminds. I was in the thick of it, or so […]
Forget Goals. Fix Your Identity First.
I’ve been on this entrepreneurial rollercoaster long enough to recognize a glaring truth: the “goal-setting” mantra we cling to is, in manny ways, a distraction. Hear me out. We spend endless hours crafting vision boards, writing down our ambitious targets, and plotting out steps to manifest them. And while there’s nothing wrong with visions and […]
Stop Optimizing for Likes — Start Optimizing for Leverage
We live in an era where likes are currency. Scroll through any social media feed, and you’ll see the relentless pursuit of validation. People are vying for attention, tweaking their lives to fit the algorithm. It’s almost an art form—a perfectly curated highlight reel, designed to pull in the thumbs-up and hearts. But here’s the […]
Why You Should Build a Business Like a Minimalist
There’s something powerful about minimalism when you strip away all the fluff. It’s like walking into a room with frosted glass and finally seeing the sunshine pour in after years of squinting in the dark. Now, before you roll your eyes and think, “Not another lifestyle fad,” let’s dig deeper. Minimalism isn’t just about clearing […]
The Best Marketing Is Not Marketing
I still remember the day I stumbled upon a nugget of wisdom that flipped my entire approach to marketing upside down. I was knee-deep in a project, trying to navigate through the endless maze of ad metrics, social media algorithms, and those pesky PPC campaigns that somehow drained my budget faster than a coffee addiction. […]
The Pain You’re Avoiding Is the Path
Let’s get real for a second. As entrepreneurs, we grapple with a peculiar kind of pain—the kind that pops up every time we contemplate stepping out of our comfort zones. I’ve been there, staring at a blank screen, wrestling with self-doubt while the too-do list looms like a shadow in the corner. It’s seductive to […]
Being a Creator Isn’t a Business Model
I remember when I first stumbled into the world of content creation. It was less about a solid strategy and more about a desperate itch to share my thoughts. I started filming in my cramped bedroom,the walls plastered with aspirations—posters of my heroes,scribbles of ideas. I watched the likes trickle in, enjoyed the comments that […]
You’re Not Overwhelmed — You’re Overstimulated
You know that feeling when you wake up, and it’s like you got hit by a freight train of responsibilities? Emails piling up, social media screaming at you to engage, and that never-ending to-do list staring you in the face like it’s just waiting for you to mess up. I’ve been there, my friend. It […]
I Stopped Working Weekends and Made More Money
I used to wear my weekends like a badge of honour, battling against a culture that glorifies the grind. You know the type: wake up at 5 AM, crush the day, and sprint into the next. I thought that if I wasn’t hustling every hour of the weekend, I was failing—like somehow I was unworthy […]