In this episode of the Ground Control Podcast, Patrick Rife discusses the launch of his Blind Spot Finder tool, which aims to help solopreneurs identify and address their blind spots. He shares insights on the challenges faced by individuals working alone, the importance of clarity and orientation in achieving goals, and the value of presence in conversations. Patrick emphasizes the need for self-discovery and growth, transforming challenges into opportunities, and iterating on experiences to improve outcomes. He concludes with thoughts on future developments for the Blind Spot Finder and the importance of community feedback.

Takeaways

• The Blind Spot Finder was created to help solopreneurs identify their blind spots.
• Many solopreneurs struggle with a lack of perspective on their work.
• Clarity and orientation are crucial for moving forward effectively.
• Complexity often hides the real work that needs to be done.
• It's important to have conviction in your strategies to execute them successfully.
• The Blind Spot Finder is a simple questionnaire to surface obstacles.
• Presence in conversations enhances understanding and clarity.
• Transforming challenges into opportunities can lead to growth.
• Self-discovery is a key part of the entrepreneurial journey.
• Feedback from the community is essential for improvement.

Website: www.patrickrife.com
Blind Spot Finder: https://tally.so/r/obeOlx

I didn’t disappear because I was lost.
I disappeared because I could feel myself losing the signal.

This is the first episode of Ground Control — a show about the space where internal clarity meets external execution.

In this episode, I talk about:

• Losing trust in your internal compass
• The tension between depth and building
• When thinking becomes avoidance
• Why building became a way back to self-trust

This isn’t advice.
It’s an inventory.

If you’ve ever felt productive but disconnected — this one’s for you.