What happens if you disappear for 30 days?

You'll find essays on the patterns that quietly make owners indispensable, breakdowns of what "systems" actually means under pressure, and honest looks at why most leadership advice doesn't fix the real problem.

Some pieces come from the podcast. Some come from working directly with school owners on this exact thing.

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“I love how your writing tells a story and builds towards something—it keeps me wanting to read more. This resonated so deeply. I am that leader: depleted from all the pouring into others, carrying the invisible strain. Tell me more…”

charlie marcotty, school owner

“What really stood out to me was how conversational the chapter felt, it instantly turned into an internal monologue for me.. It was also extremely relatable, because it’s exactly what I’m going through right now...”

bri mccarty, school owner

“Honestly the entire chapter 1 was like taking pages straight out of my brain. I related to everything you spoke about, but I never expressed it out loud. It was like ahhhh someone understands what it’s like to be me!”

Donna Jensen, school owner

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