Introduction: Why Thinking Is Your Edge in the Age of AI In the digital age, information is abundant — maybe too abundant. AI can generate text, design images, and optimise campaigns in seconds. But here’s the catch: AI can’t think for you. That’s the message of Luc de Brabandere’s The Art of Thinking in a [...]
Most people delay decisions, hoping clarity will arrive. But clarity doesn’t precede decision — it follows it. When you decide, the path begins to form under your feet. Why Decisions Trump Circumstances Life isn’t a straight line. Circumstances shift. Markets change. Energy rises and falls. But the one consistent variable is your ability to choose [...]
Introduction: Success Brings New Fears Scaling a business, earning more money, or stepping into visibility should feel exciting. Yet many solopreneurs and creators find themselves anxious, restless, or even self-sabotaging when success approaches. Why? Because success triggers subconscious limiting beliefs — fears that lurk under the surface. You may not even realise they’re running the [...]
Sales. For many creators, coaches, and solopreneurs — especially those entering or pivoting in midlife — it’s the single most uncomfortable part of running an online business. You can be brilliant at your craft, passionate about your message, and still feel stuck when it comes to making an offer. Why? Because most of us have [...]
Introduction: The Strategy That Didn’t Knock History teaches us that the strongest shifts don’t come through open attack. They come through welcome. The wooden horse wasn’t a battering ram — it was a gift, embraced by those who thought it was safe. For solopreneurs, the lesson is critical: Some opportunities look helpful but slowly reshape [...]
Introduction: You Are What You Repeat “A man is not what he thinks. He is what he repeats.” (The Repetition Loop) If you’re a solopreneur, your reality is shaped by loops: The marketing messages you repeat. The habits you reinforce. The beliefs you replay in your head. The danger? If you don’t choose your loops, [...]
Introduction: When the Knock Comes If you’re a creator, coach, consultant, or solopreneur, you know the knock. It’s that quiet (or loud) thought before you launch, post, or pitch: “What if this fails?” “Who am I to do this?” “I’m not ready yet.” The book The Invisible Invader calls this the Knock-Knock Effect — the [...]
Introduction AI isn’t here to replace you. It’s here to multiply you—if you know how to wield it. The mid-tier generalist will get squeezed.The leveraged expert? Dominates. Here are 10 AI-powered skills that are becoming non-negotiable if you’re serious about staying paid, positioned, and prolific: 1. AI-Powered Content StrategyUse GPTs to build content machines that [...]
Introduction: Why Idea Generation Is Your Lifeline Every solopreneur faces the same question at some point: What do I create next? A new service? A course? A digital product? A fresh offer that resonates with your audience? Robert Gaines’ The Ultimate Guide to Generating Business Ideas, Products, and Services argues that great businesses begin with [...]
Introduction: Your Mindset Is Your Business Running a one-person business is hard. Not because the tech is complicated (AI is simplifying that every day), but because of the battle inside your own head. You worry about what people will think of your content. You doubt whether your offers are good enough. You replay past failures [...]
