116: The Power of Serendipity & Saying Yes with Dennis Geleen

What if your greatest breakthrough started with a layoff?In this episode of Try Life On, Maurice Philogene sits down with Dennis Geleen—author of The Accidental Solopreneur—to unpack how a sudden career disruption became the catalyst for a completely reimagined life. Dennis shares how embracing serendipity, expanding his "luck surface area," and leaning into discomfort led him to build a successful solo consulting practice, write multiple books, and coach others to do the same.Key Takeaways:• Why safety and comfort might be your biggest trap• How to spot and act on life’s “happy accidents”• What it means to build a life you don’t need a vacation fromIf you've ever found yourself asking, "Is this really it?"—this conversation might be the sign you've been waiting for.Connect with Dennis Geelen:• Website: https://www.dennisgeelen.me• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dennisgeelen/• Book: The Accidental Solopreneur on Amazon Connect with Maurice Philogene:• Website: https://www.trylifeon.com• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mauricephilogene• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogene/