What Eighteen Rejections Taught Me About Resilience (And Why Moving Every Two Years Might Be The Best Thing That Ever Happened To Jenny)

What Eighteen Rejections Taught Me About Resilience (And Why Moving Every Two Years Might Be The Best Thing That Ever Happened To Jenny)

What Eighteen Rejections Taught Me About Resilience (And Why Moving Every Two Years Might Be The Best Thing That Ever Happened To Jenny)Josh Patrick
Published on: 24/03/2026

Discover resilience lessons from Jennie’s journey of moving every two years, overcoming rejection, and building emotional strength through life transitions.

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When Money Problems Aren't Really About Money

When Money Problems Aren't Really About Money

When Money Problems Aren't Really About MoneyJosh Patrick
Published on: 17/03/2026

Discover how financial therapy reveals the emotional side of money. Learn how childhood money scripts and financial trauma shape your financial decisions.

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The Specialist vs. The Generalist: Why You Need Both When Your Business Life Ends

The Specialist vs. The Generalist: Why You Need Both When Your Business Life Ends

The Specialist vs. The Generalist: Why You Need Both When Your Business Life EndsJosh Patrick
Published on: 10/03/2026

Selling your business is only half the challenge. Discover why business owners need both specialists and a thinking partner to navigate life after exit.

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When “Just One More Deal” Becomes a Prison: My Journey from Dopamine Hits to Actual Happiness

When “Just One More Deal” Becomes a Prison: My Journey from Dopamine Hits to Actual Happiness

When “Just One More Deal” Becomes a Prison: My Journey from Dopamine Hits to Actual HappinessJosh Patrick
Published on: 04/03/2026

For years, success meant closing the next deal, chasing the next win, and believing happiness would come “when.” But what happens when achievement stops delivering joy? In this reflective essay, I share how decades of business success—followed by a moral crossroads and an honest look in the mirror—forced me to redefine what success and happiness really mean. This isn’t about giving up ambition; it’s about realizing that chasing “just one more deal” can cost you the life you actually want. If you’ve ever wondered whether success is worth it when it steals your presence, peace, or integrity, this story is for you.

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