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Welcome back to The Twelfth House Plus—our exclusive, subscriber-only series where we dive deep into the stuff that’s too hot for the main feed. This episode is all about surviving and thriving through life's inevitable curveballs. We're talking about those tricky times when everything seems to fall apart, yet you're expected to keep it together—whether it's a sabbatical, parental leave, or a major life shift.

Key Takeaways:

Embrace the Void: Resistance is futile. Instead of fighting the uncertainty, conserve your energy and ride the wave. Fighting the void only depletes you more.

Prepare, Don’t Predict: Plan conservatively. Budget more time, energy, and resources than you think you’ll need. Surprises will come, but being over-prepared beats being overwhelmed.

Automate and Delegate: Streamline your business by eliminating non-essential tasks, automating where possible, and creating systems (yes, even for creative work).

Stay Replaceable: Make yourself easy to replace, even if it’s just for a short time. This isn’t about minimizing your value but maximizing your resilience.

Redefine Success: Sometimes, survival is the goal. Not every transition needs to be about growth. It’s okay to focus on getting through rather than getting ahead.