Losing Clients to Competitors It’s hard not to take it personally when a client chooses someone else. It feels like rejection. But in business, people leave for all kinds of reasons—price, timing, curiosity—and most of the time, it’s not about you. The best move isn’t to spiral—it’s to reflect and improve. What can you do…

What to Do When They Copy You Few things feel more infuriating than seeing your ideas mirrored in someone else’s work. It feels personal. But here’s the truth: copycats can’t sustain what they didn’t create. They don’t have your story, your voice, or your lived experience to back it up. Instead of getting stuck in…

Scarcity vs. Abundance Thinking Scarcity whispers, “There’s only room for one.” Abundance says, “There’s more than enough to go around.” When competitors enter your field, scarcity thinking makes you tighten your grip and panic. Abundance thinking helps you expand. There’s no shortage of clients. There’s no shortage of opportunities. And when you lead from abundance,…

The Comparison Trap Scrolling through competitors’ feeds can trigger that pit-in-your-stomach feeling: They’re doing more. They’re growing faster. I’ll never catch up. Comparison doesn’t just waste time—it robs you of creativity, confidence, and clarity. The truth? You don’t need their audience or their strategy. You need your own. Every minute spent comparing is a minute…

Stop Overwatering What’s Already Dead Have you ever tried to keep a dying plant alive, pouring water on it hoping it’ll come back? I’ve done this with business ideas, relationships, and strategies that just weren’t working. The hardest lesson? Knowing when to let go. Sometimes, instead of reviving something old, you need to plant something…

When Competition Feels Personal When a new competitor pops up in your space, it can feel like they’re targeting you. Like they’ve stepped right into your lane, eyeing your audience, your clients, your hard-earned ground. It stings because your business isn’t just numbers—it’s personal. It’s your energy, your time, your heart. But here’s the truth:…