Sep 18
Leading from Fear: How It’s Holding You Back & What to Do About It
I watched a brilliant founder crumble when she realized her "high standards" were actually fear in disguise. Her
5 min read
Marissa Brassfield
Trusted advisor, simplifier, and loving catalyst of your biggest and best initiatives. Discovering how to stretch time, maximize ease, and optimize work-life alignment.
Sep 17
Gift Ideas for Entrepreneurs Who Have Everything
Entrepreneurs, CEOs, and visionary leaders aren’t harder to shop for… they’re simply clutter-averse. They already have the tools.
3 min read
Sep 17
Plot Twist: You Just Stumbled Into Something Better
That link you clicked? It led to content I've intentionally retired because I discovered something more powerful to
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Aug 26
5 Ways to Get More Energy as an Entrepreneur and High Performer
5 ways entrepreneurs and high performers can restore energy by eliminating drains, realigning rhythms, and protecting what matters.
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Jul 29
10 Daily Habits I Avoid to Run a Sustainable 6-Figure Business
Every week, there’s a new viral productivity hack making the rounds: wake up at 4am, cold plunge in an
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Jul 22
How Control Culture Kills Innovation (and What Strong Leaders Do Instead)
I once watched two experienced professionals get scolded for networking—because they didn’t ask for permission first.
To “protect
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Jul 15
How to Write Smarter: What to Automate, What to Own, and How to Save Hours Each Week
The "I never write with AI" crowd is giving big rotary phone energy.
Recently, I watched someone spend
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Jul 08
The Power of a Strategic No: How Saying Yes Less Creates More Freedom, Focus, and Alignment
It started with a late-night text.
"We need you to join as co-founder. A16Z meeting is in two weeks.
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Jul 01
I Stopped Waiting to Feel Ready—Here’s What Happened Next (Six Habits to Become Your Future Self)
A year ago, I was sitting in the messy middle. Not at rock bottom, not thriving. I could see the
4 min read
Jun 25
20 Better Ways to Check In With Your Team (That Aren’t “How’s It Going?”)
You want to check in with your team, a colleague, or even yourself—but “How’s it going?” feels about
3 min read
Jun 17
The Best AI Tools for Productivity in 2025 (Ranked & Reviewed)
Why AI Productivity Tools Are Essential in 2025
AI is no longer a future trend. It’s the present reality—
4 min read
Jun 17
Align Your Actions With What Matters Most: How to Use Sam Horn’s Matrix to Master Your Time and Energy
There’s a difference between being productive and being in alignment.
Most high-performing professionals I work with aren’t lacking
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