Hi friend, Patrick here.

I haven't published in over a month. Sorry for the silence.

I'll be honest, I've been in a creative funk and afraid to share or ask for help. I wrote every week without fail for over two years and then... nothing. My thoughts were scrambled. I started doubting myself. I would look at the blank page and it just felt like too much.

As you may know, I joined a friend to try to start a company a few months ago. I thought I could continue my writing without a hitch. I was wrong. Trying to start a business from scratch as a first-time founder is all-encompassing.

I'll share more detail another day, but the gist is this: The business hasn't gone as planned, we've been scrambling, and I've had to confront some big questions about what I really want from this next chapter of my life.

It's not all bad. I've learned a lot in a very short, intense timeframe. I've made new friends. Heck, I even went on a spontaneous business quest across the country! But it hasn't been very conducive to writing.

So, all that said, expect to see a lot more of me again soon. I have a lot to unpack and share with the community. I want to prioritize writing.

I miss it.

In the meantime, I have one small favor to ask that would go a long way in helping me shake off my writer's block: What can I write about that would help you? What questions do you have for me? Just reply to this email to let me know!

I think answering your requests directly will help me get the gears turning again.

Until next time,

Patrick

PS. A big thank you to Chase Adams and Dave Thompson for checking in on me and prompting me to write this note. I appreciate you! 🙏