Hey everyone! A quick thought for today... The dream isn't a business. Most people think they want a business, but what they actually want is a life. A life where they wake up excited. Where they choose how to spend their time. Where they work because they want to, not because they have to. A business is just a tool. The life is the goal. What are you designing — a business or a life? Best, Colin _________________________ 🚀 Ready to take action? Here’s how we can connect: → Join the...

Want to know one of the biggest mistakes I see mid-career professionals make when thinking about escaping their 9-5? They completely undervalue their skills. You’ve spent 15, 20, maybe even 25 years developing deep expertise in at least a few areas—but when it comes to starting a business, suddenly, you think you have nothing to offer. I get it. I made the same mistake. Early on, I fumbled around with unprofitable side hustles—mainly because they weren’t aligned with the skills I had already...

Hey everyone, I'm excited to share something to help you take the first step toward leaving the 9-5! Step 1 of my 7-step roadmap to escape the 9-5 is all about going up to 30,000 feet to get clear on your vision. After all, if you don't know where you're going, how will you ever get there? 🤷♂️ That's where my "Blue Sky" document comes in. It's a simple but powerful tool that can help you map out where you want to be in 5 years and start reverse-engineering the steps to get there. How to...