Solopreneurs

The Hustle Hangover: Why Working Nonstop Isn’t a Badge of Honor

Hustle culture has glamorized overworking. Instagram posts of “team no sleep,” late-night grind sessions, and “I’ll rest when I’m dead” mentalities make it seem like success only comes to those who burn the candle at both ends. But here’s the hard truth: working nonstop isn’t a badge of honor—it’s a fast track to burnout. If […]

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If It’s Under $250, You Shouldn’t Touch It: Buy Back Your Time

Let’s cut the crap: your time is your most valuable asset. If you’re spending it on tasks that don’t directly grow your business or your income, you’re throwing money away. Here’s the rule: if the task is worth less than $250 an hour, you shouldn’t be doing it. That’s not arrogance—it’s math. Your focus should

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The ‘Vacation Approval’ Bullsh*t: Regaining Control Over Your Own Time

There’s something absurd about needing permission to live your life. You work 40+ hours a week, navigate office politics, and endure corporate monotony—only to beg your boss for a few days off to spend time with your family or decompress on a beach. Doesn’t that sound ridiculous? If you’ve ever felt trapped in the cycle

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From Vegas to the Felt: Lessons from the Worst Poker Run of My Life

I have a love-hate relationship with poker. If I had unlimited time and money, there is no question what I’d be doing: playing poker tournaments. It’s one of my biggest passions. The game challenges you mentally, emotionally, and strategically. But it also has the power to beat you down hard when you’re on a losing

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Pay Cuts and Panic: How to Handle the Financial Freak-Out of Self-Employment

Let’s talk about the elephant in the room: money. When you leave a steady paycheck behind for the unpredictable world of self-employment, it’s easy to feel like the financial rug has been pulled out from under you. Pay cuts and panic? Welcome to the club. But here’s the good news: financial freak-outs are normal—and manageable.

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Embrace the Suck: Wearing Every Hat Until You Make It

When you start your entrepreneurial journey, it’s not glamorous. You’re not just the CEO—you’re also the marketer, accountant, customer service rep, and janitor. Welcome to wearing every hat. It’s exhausting, overwhelming, and sometimes downright infuriating. But here’s the thing: it’s also the most valuable stage of your growth. The lessons you learn by doing it

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Why ‘Job Security’ Is an Illusion and How Quitting Sets You Free

For decades, society has sold us on the idea of job security: a steady paycheck, benefits, and a pension waiting for you at the end of a long, loyal career. But here’s the cold, hard truth: job security doesn’t exist. Companies downsize. Industries collapse. AI replaces workers. And that “secure” job you’ve been clinging to?

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Who Cares If You’ve Never Sold Before? Hustle or Go Home

If you’re an entrepreneur who hates selling, let me drop some truth on you: it doesn’t matter. Never sold before? Great. You’re about to learn. Because here’s the deal—if you’re not willing to hustle and sell, you’re not building a business; you’re playing pretend. Sales isn’t about being sleazy or pushy. It’s about solving problems,

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