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Hey, I'm Adam. I spent years building a non-linear life without realising it; arts and film, journalism and tech at News Corp and Storyful, running a nonprofit, raising $30m+ and distributing $15m+ in grants along the way. Becoming a father at 40, after a five-year IVF journey, forced me to work out what actually mattered. These days I'm a writer, coach, adviser, YouTuber, ambient musician, trail runner, and father. I'm always working on several things at once, on purpose, kept in balance. Everything in the newsletter comes from that, plus 700+ hours coaching people living exactly this kind of life.

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The Non-Linear Lab (Cohort 2)

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When you have several serious interests, it’s easy to end up scattered, frustrated and exhausted. The Non-Linear Lab helps you make sense of the whole picture, decide what matters now, and build a life that makes room for the things you care about. You’ll leave with a six-month plan, more space in your mind, plus 4 group calls, 2 private 1:1s, email support, community access, and all the materials you need.

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Future Perfect Playbook

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Most mission and vision statements are too long, too vague, or full of jargon. The Future Perfect Playbook shows you how to turn a vague idea of the future into something you can actually use. In 15 pages, you’ll work through a simple method to define what you’re trying to create, why it matters, and how to use that vision to make better decisions.

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Purpose & Profit Playbook

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Revenue gets messy fast when you’re juggling grants, clients, products, donations, subscriptions, etc. The Purpose & Profit Playbook maps your revenue across four categories based on stability and growth potential, so you can see what’s working, what’s risky, and where to focus next. For nonprofits, startups, creative businesses, solo operators, and side hustles. 22 pages, with a clear map of what to do next.

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