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The feeling of flying
The feeling of flying – that elusive moment where everything in your world is just... well, perfect!

Mark Franklin
2 days ago2 min read


Five 'mistruths' we believe about our business
The five 'mistruths' we believe about our business – habitual thinking that presents an opportunity to delay or defer the successes we deserve.

Mark Franklin
Jul 12 min read


Our relationship with failure is a choice
Our relationship with failure is a choice – it is perspective based on a mixture of fact and/or emotion. Which do you choose?

Mark Franklin
Jun 242 min read


Imposter Syndrome is a bad habit
Imposter Syndrome is a bad habit. We have become so consistent in our belief that we're not good enough, we ignore the overwhelming evidence to the contrary.

Mark Franklin
Jun 102 min read


Happiness Negotiation
If you are actively putting off happiness today for a promise of better tomorrow, you are on the wrong side of 'The Happiness Negotiation'

Mark Franklin
Jun 32 min read


Nice guys don't finish last
My dad is testament (and the origin of my own belief) that nice guys don't finish last. Be kind. That has been his only rule in life.

Mark Franklin
May 271 min read


Practice makes permanent
'Practice makes permanent' is one of my favourite quotes. In just three words it offers the solution to getting as good as you want to...

Mark Franklin
May 132 min read


How to overcome perfectionism and keep your business moving forward
Struggling to overcome perfectionism as a solopreneur? Discover four practical strategies to stop ‘just right’ thinking from stalling your business progress and start sharing your work with confidence.

Mark Franklin
May 62 min read


You only need to play the right notes
You only need to play the right notes - the ones that serves the business story (song) you want to share with the world.

Mark Franklin
Apr 151 min read


It's never about the time
It's never about the time - the hesitations to us starting the tasks we need to do come from other, deeper places.

Mark Franklin
Apr 83 min read


Never Settle
Never Settle! What is the next, small but brave step you need to take towards greater contentment?

Mark Franklin
Apr 21 min read


If I could fix one thing in your business, what would it be (and why)?
Sometimes, the bravest thing any business owner can do (especially a solopreneur) is put their hand up and ask for help.

Mark Franklin
Mar 252 min read


The Secret Fifth Fear I don't talk about...
I'm going to share with you the secret fifth fear I don't talk about... or am I?

Mark Franklin
Mar 112 min read


Where are you on a scale of fearful to fearless?
Knowing where you are makes it easier to decide what you need to do next to get to where you want (and deserve) to be.

Mark Franklin
Mar 41 min read


Modal thinking (what you believe, you become)
Modal thinking is a nifty label (that I might have just invented?) to apply to the thoughts that occur most in our minds.

Mark Franklin
Feb 252 min read


What's the difference between failure and opportunity?
Failure & Opportunity are actually one and the same thing. The only difference is the point of view, or 'opinion', you give to each.

Mark Franklin
Jan 282 min read


Three must-do actions to ensure you get the 2025 you deserve
My hope is that you're firing on all cylinders as you look ahead to what 2025 has to offer (and what you have to offer it). "New Year,...

Mark Franklin
Jan 132 min read


Four reasons not to set New Year's Resolutions
Four reasons to not set New Year's Resolutions, as well as tips to successfully build a new habit without the pressure of the "1st January".

Mark Franklin
Jan 35 min read


Act, auction... avoid
"Act, auction... avoid" will give clarity on what you should be doing in your business. But what about the bravery to then actually do it?

Mark Franklin
Dec 16, 20242 min read


The power of lifting others up
Explore the power of lifting others up - an emotional gift you can give that directly impacts the energy of those around you.

Mark Franklin
Dec 9, 20242 min read
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