Hey team. Writing this from a place I’ve been sitting with all week. Something I’m noticing more clearly lately is how often we confuse responsibility with self-blame. Especially in close dynamics. Work, relationships, leadership. Someone reacts strongly to something we did, and we immediately start asking, “What did I do wrong?” Sometimes the answer is: something. And sometimes the answer is: not what you think. What’s been helpful for me is slowing down and getting very precise. What did I actually do or say. What was my intent. What part of this is genuinely mine to own. And just as importantly, what isn’t. When responsibility gets blurry, boundaries feel tense and heavy. When responsibility is clean, boundaries feel calm. You can take ownership without carrying someone else’s emotions for them. That distinction alone has changed how grounded I feel in hard moments. Curious how this shows up for you. Where have you noticed yourself taking on weight that wasn’t actually yours to carry?

Hey builders. Writing this from a place of respect for how hard this stage is. I had a coaching call recently that highlighted something I see a lot in early-to-mid stage founders. They’re doing “okay” on paper. They’re working hard. But they feel pulled in too many directions. In this case, the split was clear: - A core business they genuinely love - A side consulting path that felt safer but heavier When we slowed the conversation down, the real issue wasn’t money. It was self-belief. They didn’t fully see their own value yet. So they defaulted to underpricing, over-giving, and justifying it by pointing to “others in the industry.” Once we unpacked that, something shifted. Not ego. Not bravado. Just grounded honesty: - strengths - gaps - real market context - real worth That clarity reduced anxiety almost immediately. They messaged me after: “The clarity and discovery is now turning into action.” So here’s my question for you: Where are you dividing your energy because you don’t fully trust your own value yet? Answer in the poll below. Drop a comment if you’re open to reflecting. I’ll respond thoughtfully.

I recorded a short video sharing what it felt like to send my first cold outreach as a coach — the fear, the hesitation, and what shifted the moment I pressed send. If you’re stuck on the edge of starting something, this might help you see the internal mechanics more clearly. Watch it here: https://youtu.be/hpL1qONJmKQ After you watch, drop a comment: What’s the “send button” you’ve been avoiding? I’ll reply to every comment.

Hey everyone, I’m Brent. I created this community for people who think fast, feel deeply, and know they’re capable of more… but keep getting pulled off track by overwhelm, distraction, or inconsistent execution. If that’s you, you’re not alone and you’re not broken. You just haven’t had a system that actually fits your wiring. This space is built around clarity, focus, and self-leadership. We’ll dig into the patterns driving your behavior, remove the friction that keeps you looping, and build structure you can actually sustain. No hype. No perfectionism. Just honest growth and action that sticks. To start us off, I want to hear from you: 1. What’s the one thing you want more clarity on right now? 2. And what’s the pattern you’re most ready to break? Drop your answers below. Your honesty sets the tone for everything we’ll build here. Let’s get to work.