In this solo episode, Erin Aquin digs into a question so many vision-led entrepreneurs wrestle with: how do you make meaningful progress on a major creative project when your life is already full?

Drawing from the behind-the-scenes story of writing multiple books during some of the busiest seasons of her life—new babies, lockdowns, growing the business, teaching, coaching—Erin shares what actually makes big creative commitments possible. Spoiler: it has less to do with time-blocking hacks and far more to do with how you care for yourself, how you relate to your vision, and the honesty with which you assess your own energy.

She walks through the practices that keep her grounded while working on her next book, including the non-negotiable self-investment rituals that make creativity sustainable. She also breaks down how she structures her days, why she abandoned the fantasy of 5 a.m. hustle, and what she learned from repeatedly creating ambitious projects inside busy, very human seasons of life.

• Why self-investment isn't a luxury but the foundation for major creative work

• How to distinguish between genuine desire and "goal swamp" motivations

• A simple, clarifying daily question that keeps your projects aligned with your real vision

• How to identify your personal peak creative windows and use them well

• What to stop doing when you're avoiding your big work (and how to replace those habits)

• How to celebrate progress when your project feels more like a marathon than a sprint

• Practical ways to start today without waiting for life to "slow down"

For anyone with a book, program, product, or passion project sitting on the back burner, this episode offers a grounded reminder: you don't need more time, you need the right relationship with your vision.

To learn more about working with Erin to support your next big project visit besuperabound.com/consultation

In this episode, we explore what it means to bring retirement energy into your business—without actually retiring. It's not about checking out or lounging away your days, but about approaching your work with freedom, purpose, and playfulness.

Key Themes:

• Redefining "Retirement" Retirement energy means doing what you love and using your time intentionally, not escaping work altogether. It's about shifting from obligation to choice.

• From Burnout to Flow Erin shares her journey from being a workaholic to building space and rest into her schedule—starting by taking Fridays off for self-investment and creative exploration.

• The Tending Triad Drawing from our book Superabound, we revisit three sustaining pillars:

  1. Nurture your mind, body, and spirit.

  2. Stay connected to your big vision (through practices like "Coffee with the Oracle").

  3. Maintain strong personal filters that align your actions with your values.

• Business as a Game Steve reframes entrepreneurship as an elaborate, creative puzzle rather than a grind. Seeing challenges as "moves" in a game can turn stress into curiosity and fun.

• Quality Over Hustle Chasing quick wins (like mass emails or forced growth tactics) can leave you disillusioned. Building with integrity and delight creates lasting results—and a business you actually enjoy running.

You'll find that retirement energy isn't about stepping back—it's about stepping into a way of working that feels aligned, sustainable, and alive. When you treat business like an art form instead of a race, you make space for joy, creativity, and legacy.

Connect with us:

Email hello@besuperabound.com or find us on Instagram @besuperabound.

Every entrepreneur knows the lure of the "next big thing." A new strategy, tool, or trend flashes across your feed, promising growth, ease, or salvation—and before you know it, you've spent days chasing it instead of deepening what's already working. In this episode, Erin Aquin and Steve Haase explore how to resist those distractions and stay anchored in your true business vision.

They share stories from coaching clients (and themselves) who've fallen for the illusion that the solution to every problem lies "out there"—with a new hire, a new program, or a total pivot. You'll learn how to recognize when that impulse is actually avoidance, and how to channel your creative energy into experiments that strengthen, rather than derail, your core business.

In this episode:

• The real cause of "shiny object syndrome" (and how self-trust changes everything)

• Why delegation isn't always the answer—and how to tell when it is

• How to reconnect with your vision and values before making big decisions

• Erin's practical test for knowing when a pivot is truly worth it

• How to scratch your creative itch without sacrificing your main source of impact

Whether you tend toward impulsive leaps or overthinking paralysis, this conversation will help you find the balance of disciplined experimentation anchored in clarity.

Learn more:

Book a consultation with Erin or Steve at besuperabound.com/consultation and get support staying focused on what really moves your business forward.