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The Courage to Be Disliked
This book challenged a belief I hadn’t even realized I was carrying: that if I just worked harder, fixed more things, “healed” the right way, then I’d finally be good enough. Then I’d finally belong.
Nic Denison
I’ve rebuilt my life more than once. Now I help other people do the same. One real problem at a time.
You Might Be Vegemite
The Weekly Fix | 8.4.25 At the end of last year, during my performance review, my boss looked at me through the screen, gave a small grin, and said: “Nic… have you ever had Vegemite?” I smiled. I already knew where this was going. “You either love it… or
When They Don't Know They're the Problem
Dealing with Unconscious Incompetence Ever feel like you’re losing your mind... over a calendar? I once opened a project plan I’d built—complete with carefully mapped deliverables and internal due dates—only to find every single task now scheduled on the exact same day as the final publish
From Solo Star to Team Lead: Don’t Panic
“Everyone says ‘congrats’—but all I feel is pressure.” “I used to know what I was doing. Now I’m just guessing.” “People are looking at me for answers… I’m still looking for the manual.” “Was this a mistake? Am I a mistake?” “I want to lead. I just
The Weekly Fix | 07.21.25
⚠️ Casual Project Management Will Get Your Fired⚠️ I’m currently behind on my project paperwork. Again. Not because I don’t know how to write a charter or outline a milestone path - But because, in the thick of meetings, stakeholder updates, and supporting teams through chaos, it’s the
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Indecision Is a Decision
You tell yourself you’re just being cautious. That waiting is smart. Strategic. But be honest: You’re not stuck at the fork in the road. You’ve set up camp there. Because you’re not avoiding the decision— you’ve already made one.
Applied Strategy
Invisible Work = Invisible Money
You’re doing the most. But it looks like you’re doing the least. Because none of it is documented. 👀 You answer the late-night questions. You fix the stuff nobody sees. You make sure the launch actually launches.
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I’m Managing Everything - Except Myself.
You’re managing everyone else’s fires while your own desk is burning. It feels noble. But it’s costing you. And worse? It’s costing your team real visibility.
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The Weekly Fix | 07.13.25
The Quiet Weight We’re All Carrying In 2020, we all said: “When things go back to normal…” But normal never came back. And eventually, we stopped asking.
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I Want to Get Organized—But My Life Feels Like Chaos.
You’re not disorganized—you’re unstructured. Let’s build a system that works with your life, not against it. Let me know when you’re ready to prep the socials or write your intro blurb for The Fix Files!
Applied Strategy
🎶 Don’t Go Chasing Platforms 🎶
Most leaders don’t have a technology problem. They have a people and process problem. But solving for that requires facing the mess and that’s where a lot of execs tap out.
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Why do I start everything—and finish nothing?
You start strong. Bursts of energy. New tabs. New notebooks. Big plans. But somewhere between “this is exciting” and “this is complete,” something short-circuits. You stall. You switch. You start something else.