You Dreaded That Conversation. Now You Regret It.

My Book Is About That Pivotal Moment.

This is not one of my typical posts, but I’m confident you’ll enjoy it. Hint: I'll give you a peek at my new book.

I’m writing this from a house in the middle of the North Carolina mountains — the perfect setting for a 10-day writing retreat. Just me, my manuscript, and way too many ideas fighting for attention.

I wasn’t making as much progress on my book Forward Talk© as I wanted. So, I did something drastic: I cleared my calendar, rented a quiet house in the woods, and went all-in. No clients. No calls. Just deep work.

Taking this kind of break wasn’t easy. It’s a privilege to step away, say no to work, and focus on creating. But I believe in this book. I believe it needs to be written. And I know I have the perspective, the practice, and the scars to write it.

Working in a beautiful, quiet place surrounded by trees has reminded me of what’s possible when we protect our time and energy. I always make space for deep work. This time, I was ruthless.

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