It’s 2006. I’ve developed a pretty good regional reputation helping entrepreneurs who have become trapped by their business, to get un-trapped and then scale – but my wife’s sudden illness has blindsided me. 

I can’t function.  I’m falling apart.  All because inexplicably, immaturely, and quite stupidly I failed to follow my own (excellent) advice about building a business that works for you.

My wife is in severe pain and can’t get out of bed. 

We’re broke and about to lose our home. The stress
is unbearable.