In 2016, I was offered a traditional publishing contract. I said no — and that decision shaped everything that came after it.

In this episode I share the real reasons why: the royalty maths that didn't add up, the value of freedom that I wasn't willing to compromise, my honest lack of patience for a four-year timeline, and the bigger picture of wanting to build a sustainable business for myself and my family.

This isn't a case against traditional publishing. It's a case for knowing yourself well enough to make the right decision for you.