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.

'The Victory Wheel', illustrating a circular seven-step pathway to move your business from where you are, to where you deserve to be.

'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...

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.

Victory Calls – an instant, accessible and game-changing new coaching proposition from Mark Franklin, The Four Fears® Guy.

When did you last upgrade? It's a novel outlook on an easily overlooked opportunity to improve our own vision, direction and meaning... our 'why' as it were.

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

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

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

Sometimes, the bravest thing any business owner can do (especially a solopreneur) is put their hand up and ask for help.

Are your actions moving you closer to being able to write a better story for your family?

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

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.

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

How brave and brilliant are you at what you do? The chances are you are much better than you give yourself credit for...

The successes we hope for in our business often sit just the other side of hesitation. Something has made us pause rather than act.

You cannot pursue opportunity without risking danger. The killer question, then, is "What does danger actually look like for you?"

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

Cover reveal for "How to Embrace the Four Fears® of Business Ownership" - publishing February 2025

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, New Start" and all that palaver can wait. Just do more of the things you should be doing and a few less of the things you shouldn't. That's my bonus tip. As for the "Three must-do" actions mentioned in the subject line - have a think about these: Do these three must-do actions to ensure you get the 2025 that you deserve: 1️⃣ Make some brain