I’m 49. I launched my business this year. And I’m here to tell you that your 40s aren’t the consolation prize of entrepreneurship. For a lot of us, they’re exactly the right moment.

50 minutes into my workout this morning, my right hand gave out. I switched to southpaw and landed the cleanest shots of the hour. Six lessons from the heavy bag for entrepreneurs — on systems, pivots, preparation, and why grinding harder is almost never the answer. If you've been throwing the same tired right hand for longer than you want to admit, this one's for you.

If you've spent any time apologising for the non-linear shape of your professional life — stop. What you've been calling a liability is almost certainly your most valuable differentiator. I know this because my own career makes no sense on paper.