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Mini ep 14: How to stay ahead when life is lifing
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- Jun 3, 2026
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How do you stay in business long‑term when things keep changing, clients disappear, and life keeps “lifing” – without constantly feeling blindsided? I recently celebrated 7 years in business and thought: what better time to reflect on everything I've learned?! In this mini episode, I dive into Lesson 1 of my Seven Lessons for Seven Years in Business : Adapt or Die . I share the messy, real‑life truth of what it actually takes to stay ahead in business when you’re neurodivergent, juggling life, and trying to build something sustainable that works for you . “The moment you get too comfortable is the moment something is probably about to go tits up.” I talk about: Why Comfort is a Red Flag How getting cosy with your current clients and routines can quietly put your business at risk The CEO / Employee / You Framework Seeing yourself as three people: CEO you – strategy, sales, direction Employee you – serving clients and doing the work You‑you – the human who needs sleep, food, joy, and a life Simple Monthly Check‑In Questions The low‑key, high-impact “walk and ponder” questions to keep your head above the parapet: What’s gone really well this month? What’s actually working + where are my clients really coming from? What did I love and want more of – and what do I want less of? Why Social Media Isn’t the Magic Bullet Rethinking where clients actually come from (spoiler: often not Instagram) and why doubling down on what already works beats chasing shiny tactics If you’re running a business and constantly feel one curveball away from everything falling apart, this episode will help you step back, think like a CEO, and build in simple rhythms that keep you adaptable without a giant spreadsheet or a full nervous breakdown. Further resources & links Listen to the full episo…