That Empty Success Feeling

I was staring at my bank account on a cold Boston morning, watching another six-figure month roll in, when something inside me cracked.

Not the good kind of crack. The kind that makes you question everything.

Here I was, "crushing it" by every external measure, yet feeling hollow.

Empty.

Disconnected.

Maybe you know this feeling.

That nagging sense that despite all your achievements, something essential is missing.

I see it all the time now in the entrepreneurs I work with.

They come to me with what they think are strategy problems:

"I need a better marketing plan." "My pricing isn't right." "My systems need work."

But here's what I've learned, both through my own journey and working with hundreds of others:

These aren't really business problems.

They're alignment problems.

See, we've been taught to fragment ourselves. To put our "business brain" in one box and our inner wisdom in another. To separate what we do from who we are.

It's like trying to drive a car while ignoring the dashboard. Sure, you might move forward, but you'll miss all the signals telling you what the engine actually needs.

Here's what fascinates me:

We all know what we need to do.

Deep down.

That quiet voice inside? It's usually right.

But we've gotten really good at drowning it out with:

• "Just one more course..."
• "Once I figure out the perfect plan..."
• "After I get [insert next achievement]..."

I get it.

I spent years playing this game. Until that tumor showed up in my neck.

Nothing like a cancer scare to make you zoom out and see the bigger picture.

What if instead of fragmenting ourselves, we chose integration?

What if your business could be an expression of your whole self - not just your strategic mind, but your heart, your purpose, your essence?

This isn't woo-woo stuff. It's practical magic.

I see it all the time in our Sacred Growth Club. Entrepreneurs who finally give themselves permission to bring their whole selves to their work start experiencing what we call "aligned success."

Their businesses grow, yes.

But more importantly, they grow. They transform. They come alive.

Because here's the truth: Everything is connected.

Your energy levels? Connected to your business decisions.

Your sense of purpose? Connected to your client attraction.

Your inner peace? Connected to your outer prosperity.

The entrepreneurs who get this - who stop fragmenting and start integrating - they're the ones building what we call Sacred Businesses.

Not because they're perfect.

Not because they have it all figured out.

But because they've made one fundamental choice: to trust their inner guidance system as much as their business metrics.

Want to see where you stand on this journey?

Take our Harmony Map Assessment. It's free, takes about 5 minutes, and will show you exactly where you might be fragmenting and where you could be integrating.

Because you already know what you need to do.

Maybe it's time to start listening.

With deep appreciation,

Phil

P.S. If this resonates, I'd love to hear your story. What's your inner wisdom telling you about your next move?

What’s next?

Carolina and I are ready to support you in creating a business that aligns with your heart's calling. Here's how we can help:

1. Discover Your Sacred Business Alignment (Free): Take the Harmony Map Assessment and read our Sacred Business Manifesto to understand where you are on your path and how to move forward with clarity and confidence. Perfect for entrepreneurs wanting to understand how everything in their business connects.

2. Read the Sacred Business Manifesto (Free): Learn the core principles of building a Sacred Business through our founding story and framework. See how we transformed our approach to business by understanding that everything is connected.

3. Sacred Business Network: Connect with heart-centered entrepreneurs who understand that success comes from alignment. Monthly connection circles, community workshops, and ongoing support through our private community space. Get the encouragement and collaboration you need to grow.

4. Join Our Next Implementation Challenges: Action-focused programs like the Sacred Business Planning Rituals Challenge and Substack Growth Challenge help you create real momentum in specific areas of your business. Free for Club members, discounted for Network members. Be sure you are subscribed to be notified when the next one is offered live.

5. Sacred Growth Club: A complete support system with weekly embodiment classes, live coaching calls, writing circles, and expert workshops. Designed for entrepreneurs ready to build sustainable success through proven practices while staying connected to their purpose. Includes full access to the Network and all challenges.

6. Be The Flow Coaching (1:1): Personal guidance combining strategic business planning with energy alignment work. Weekly coaching sessions plus full access to Sacred Growth Club benefits. Ideal for entrepreneurs seeking deep transformation and sustainable growth in their business.

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