You Don’t Need Motivation — You Need Clarity.
I remember it distinctly-the day I realized that motivation is overrated. I was knee-deep in project after project, and the initial spark of enthusiasm had long faded, leaving me with an anxiety cloud overhead that I thought could only be cleared by a shot of motivation. You know that feeling, right? You chase after inspirational […]
My Business Grew When I Shut Up and Listened
I used to think that the louder I was, the more accomplished I could become. You’ve probably heard that old adage, “Talk is cheap.” I took it to heart but somehow missed the part about listening. When I first entered the chaotic world of entrepreneurship, I wanted to impress everyone-clients, peers, even my reflection in […]
I Don’t Follow My Passion — I Follow My Problems
You’ve heard it a thousand times: “Follow your passion, and the rest will come.” I get it-sounds nice, doesn’t it? But let me tell you, while that sounds poetic in a coffee shop, it falls flat in the world of entrepreneurship. Let’s rewind a bit. When I started my first business, I was all about […]
How I Run a Business Without Being on Social Media
You ever have those moments where you feel like the world is screaming,”You need social media!”? Its everywhere-hustle culture,influencers,the endless scroll. Your feeds are stuffed with people who seem to have it all figured out, and it can feel like you’re committing business blasphemy by steering clear of platforms like Instagram and TikTok. I get […]
Why Most Advice About Success Is Useless
I’ve been in the entrepreneurial trenches long enough to get a real taste of what advice often looks like-and it’s not pretty. You know the usual suspects: “Follow your passion,” “Work hard and the money will come,” or my personal favorite,”Just stay positive.” I’m here to tell you that most of this advice is not […]
Your First Sale Is More Important Than Your First Website
Let’s be real for a second. When I first started my journey in entrepreneurship, I thought every second was a race to build the perfect website. You know,I spent weeks perfecting the color palette,the fonts,and fine-tuning every pixel. It felt like I was creating a digital masterwork destined to attract clients with the mere beauty […]
How I Turned My Pain Into Profit
When I first dipped my toes into the entrepreneurial waters, I had two things going for me: a whole lot of ambition and a hefty dose of pain. you know that feeling-real life hitting you square in the face, and you can either crumble or make something lovely out of it? I chose the latter, […]
Business Isn’t Hard. Avoiding the Truth Is.
I remember sitting in my cramped apartment, post sleepy Zoom call, staring at a wall plastered with half-thought-out ideas. I was terrified. The morning sun filtered through the blinds, illuminating stacks of books that promised to change my life, yet every page felt like yet another reminder of how far I was from the “success” […]
The Dark Side of “Following Your Passion”
There’s a phrase that gets thrown around like confetti at a graduation ceremony: “Follow your passion.” It sounds so simple, so right. It evokes images of people chasing sunsets while sipping on artisanal coffee, living life on their own terms. But here’s teh real talk: it’s a pretty misleading slogan when you peel back the […]
You Don’t Need Confidence — You Need Proof
Confidence has become this buzzword in the entrepreneurial world. “You’ve got to be confident!” they say, as if confidence is the golden ticket to success. But let’s unpack this a little, shall we? I spent years chasing that elusive feeling-waiting for the day when I would wake up, look in the mirror, and think, “Yeah, […]