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It's never about the time
It's never about the time - the hesitations to us starting the tasks we need to do come from other, deeper places.
Mark Franklin
Apr 83 min read
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The Secret Fifth Fear I don't talk about...
I'm going to share with you the secret fifth fear I don't talk about... or am I?
Mark Franklin
Mar 112 min read
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Modal thinking (what you believe, you become)
Modal thinking is a nifty label (that I might have just invented?) to apply to the thoughts that occur most in our minds.
Mark Franklin
Feb 252 min read
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Cover reveal - publishing February 2025
Cover reveal for "How to Embrace the Four Fears® of Business Ownership" - publishing February 2025
Mark Franklin
Jan 211 min read
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Act, auction... avoid
"Act, auction... avoid" will give clarity on what you should be doing in your business. But what about the bravery to then actually do it?
Mark Franklin
Dec 16, 20242 min read
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Confidence = Bravery + Experience
If Confidence = Bravery + Experience, how can we lean into your existing examples of both bravery and experience to grow your confidence?
Mark Franklin
Dec 2, 20242 min read
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Embracing Imposter Syndrome
'Embrace' is, perhaps, a surprising word choice but, before I explain the how, let me explain the why. Have you recently found yourself...
Mark Franklin
Nov 11, 20242 min read
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What question do you have the best answer to?
Imagine you all have shops next to each other on the high street. What is it about your window that tells me you are the shop for me?
Mark Franklin
Oct 28, 20243 min read
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Your origin story matters [podcast]
Your origin story matters and is a reminder of how important it is to be you, all of the time.
Mark Franklin
Sep 30, 20242 min read
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Lawyer for the emotional defence
As your "lawyer for the emotional defence", I will prove, beyond reasonable doubt, how capable and brave you are / have been / can be.
Mark Franklin
Sep 9, 20242 min read
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What if you DID have enough time?
What if you DID have enough time to do all the things you should be doing... what might still be getting in the way?
Mark Franklin
Aug 19, 20243 min read
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What is your origin story?
What is your origin story? How do you weave who you truly are into your work and the experience(s) you offer your audience?
Mark Franklin
Aug 13, 20242 min read
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What will it say on your gravestone?
What will it say on your gravestone?
Perhaps a less depressing way of asking the same question might be how do you want to be remembered?
Mark Franklin
Jul 22, 20242 min read
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What three things...
In the spirit of the location app, what three things (or three words) would you use to describe your current mindset?
Mark Franklin
Jul 15, 20241 min read
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Five ways to give yourself the gift of time
Almost a third of small business owners believe that not having enough time is preventing them from moving their business forward.
Mark Franklin
Jul 8, 20241 min read
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Being your best self more of the time
To be your best self; to be closer to your core values and purpose can make a massive difference to successfully embracing the Four Fears®.
Mark Franklin
Jun 10, 20242 min read
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The no.1 cause of workplace burnout...
Okay, so disclaimer - the following is based on both experience and belief as opposed to scientific evidence... which is why I am...
Mark Franklin
May 25, 20241 min read
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Once upon a time... a story of business bravery
Your business wish cannot be granted by someone else – it can only come true if you take action yourself.
Mark Franklin
May 13, 20243 min read
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Four brave & brilliant personality types
Self-aware Sally is one of the four brave & brilliant personality types I talk about a lot - each has a varying level of clarity and...
Mark Franklin
Apr 15, 20242 min read
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This is why I am not rich and famous!
This post might also include the most unpleasant picture you see today - sorry about that. Have you ever talked yourself out of an...
Mark Franklin
Apr 2, 20242 min read
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