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Why the Solepreneur Needs to Stop Saying Sorry

Never apologize for walking the path you have chosen

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Geoff Talbot
Jun 11, 2026
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I’ve said sorry for far too fucking long…

This apology has taken many different forms.

Mostly, I’ve felt the need to explain myself.

To justify my success.

To explain away my failures.

It’s a shitty way of living. To live like you are a walking, breathing apology, who needs to justify their decisions to the people who should have understood you the most.

A lo…

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