When you’re slogging away, it’s good to remember all your friends who are on the same path. Every journey different, but the same: Striving to make a difference. 🔥

What we (re)learned this week.

An impressive project from a talented maker.

Today I picked up a new MacBook Air, my 25th Mac since my 1986 Apple Macintosh Plus. Lots of changes over the years. The joy never fades.

Visual explanations can be so powerful.

We are solopreneurs, not a suggestion box. Filter the avalanche of advice. 🎯 Is it relevant? ✏️ Is it credible? ⚙️ Is it usable? Advice is free, but could be costly in the long run.

“Entrepreneurship is 5% timing, 5% idea, 10% talent and 80% not f'ing stopping.” Preach, Codie Sanchez! 🔥🔥🔥

Becoming an expert is a proactive strategy. You must go after the leadership role. It won't be handed to you. It begins by knowing your industry: 1️⃣ Its history 2️⃣ Its key players 3️⃣ Its biggest challenges

In working with thousands of solopreneurs, I've discovered that projects are like seasons of the year. Recognizing these phases can improve your decision-making and keep you on track for success. It's the topic of tomorrow's Working Solo Newsletter. workingsolo.substack.com

Lolla weekend here in Chicago. College kids and friends from around the country take over the house. Moms move to suburban spa hotels with girlfriends for the weekend. Dads and stepdads left to keep order.

Being a good TV guest is an art. Watch NYU prof Andrew Weissmann (weissmann11 on Threads/Insta)🌻 if you get a chance. He 1) Always adds a new piece of information. 2) Answers the host’s legal questions with expertise, in clear language. 3) Respects and references comments from other guests. Masterclass.

Working solo puts you on the fast track to self-discovery. It's a priceless gift. Because all solopreneurs at some point inevitably question if they should go back to paycheck life. That's my topic in this week's 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝗼 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿.

Today is International Boss Day, a day to celebrate solopreneurs as the best bosses around. Happy anniversary to the solopreneur movement, launched 30 years ago today w/ the publication of my first book, Working Solo. So to all solopreneurs: Dream big and go make a difference!

Check this brilliant one-page resource from Terri Lonier • Get clear on what you offer • Spot new ways to make money • Identify your perfect customers • Map the resources you need solobusinessschool.com/canvas