The Wheel of Fortune

In this episode, something shifts. Whether or not I get the bookstore I’ve been pursuing, I realize I’m doing this—I’m going to open a used bookshop. The morning starts with uncertainty, so I pull a tarot card to help ground myself in intuition. I get The Wheel of Fortune, and the message couldn’t be clearer: what’s meant for me will find me. By the afternoon, I’ve made up my mind to reach out directly to the owners and finally get some clarity about the business sale. There are cats everywhere in this episode (of course), and I start thinking about the kind of culture I want to create—using the VIA Character Strengths framework (viacharacter.org) to build a workplace rooted in purpose, values, and authenticity. I talk about systems, handbooks, and the quiet power of getting organized for what’s next. 🐦‍🔥 Follow along as The Phoenix Used Bookshop continues to rise—subscribe and share (!) to A Bookshop of My Own and get updates at phoenixusedbookshop.com