Staying Solo

The Real Life Rule: Stop Building for a Fantasy Version of You


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Most business advice assumes you've got unlimited time, energy, and support.

But what if you're juggling caregiving, chronic illness, parenting—or just the reality of being human?

If your business looks good on paper but feels hard to run, this episode is for you.

We're digging into The Real Life Rule—the mindset shift every solo service provider needs to build a business that actually works in real life.

Topics discussed in this episode include:

  • Why most business advice is built for fantasy, not reality.

  • The unfortunate realities of hustle culture conditioning.

  • How you suffer when you ignore your real-life needs.

  • Why your capacity isn't a problem—it's a parameter.

  • Breaking down what the Real Life Rule is and why I created it, and what it looks like in action

***Take the Real Life Rule Quiz Now*** www.bsfreebusiness.com/quiz

For detailed show notes and links to everything in this episode, please visit bsfreebusiness.com.

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Staying SoloBy Maggie Patterson, BS-Free Business

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