Reader
I hope that this finds you well.
I was shocked when I checked the date I sent my last newsletter. It is certainly true that the longer you leave something, the harder it is to do it.
So much has happened in that time.
After visiting my family at Christmas, I was in bed ill for two weeks. I was just getting back on track with preparing to launch a new AI service when Duke, our 10-year-old Cocker Spaniel, became ill in early February.
The day before my birthday, we discovered that he had a suspected tumour. His spleen and the tumour were removed, and unfortunately, the biopsy was not the news we wanted - he has an aggressive form of blood cancer.
The past six weeks have revolved around taking care of my clients and Duke—from caring for him to researching the best holistic treatment for him, including his diet.
I have been down many rabbit holes, which has had the benefit of honing my research skills and systems.
Our vets have been fantastic. Duke is doing really well like nothing ever happened, and we are taking it as it comes, making the most of each day.
Now, I finally feel like I can get back to my plan for 2024, even if it is a little delayed 🤣
So what is that plan?
Firstly, I want to share more behind the scenes—what I'm doing and why. This will be mostly in my Facebook Group, a kind of working in public, where I share lessons I've learned, tips, and advice on creating an independent income.
I've been learning a lot about and experimenting with AI to use it meaningfully. AI has the potential to be a great leveller for solopreneurs and small businesses, going way beyond the generic "me too" content that many people are using it for. There are so many ways to use it.
With that in mind, I am preparing to launch a new DWY service that marries AI with something that I believe is vitally important if you want to be able to create a business that gives you freedom of time, money and purpose. More on that in a future email.
The other thing is that I want to create more. I love writing, and I love learning.
For the past five years, I've had a huge resistance to creating, which seems a little crazy, but I now realise it was because I was trying to fit a square peg into a round hole. Something I've always advised against, yet because I didn't have clarity about how I wanted my business to be, I was trying to do things that were logical but didn't feel right. 🤦🏽♀️
Moving forward, if you are a creator, a solopreneur, or a small business owner who wants to enjoy a comfortable lifestyle without selling your soul or sacrificing your enjoyment of life, then stick around.
This is going to be a good place to be.
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I'd love to hear what you've been up to, too! Feel free to reply to this email with your stories or questions. I read and reply to every email I get.
Thank you for being a part of this journey. Here's to growing together and creating businesses that support us in living our lives as sovereign individuals.
Now it's time to play with the dogs; after all, there's more to life than sitting at a computer...
Until next time,
Louise
Louise Beattie
Forge & Flourish
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