Purpose-Driven Work, Creative Success, & Doing Business on Your Terms

What does it really take to make the difference only you can make?

In this conversation, Scott Perry | Cornerman joins One Brilliant Arc (OBA), Ceylan Gunduz to talk about his new book, Intrepid: Dare to Make a Difference, a short, provocative handbook built around one essential question: Do you care enough to commit?

Scott shares the origin story behind the book, why “intrepid” is less about fearlessness and more about resolve, and how meaningful work is usually built through small, strategic steps rather than dramatic leaps. He also unpacks the difference between solopreneurship and entrepreneurship, why too many creators waste time trying to perform for algorithms, and what it looks like to build a business that actually funds and fits your life.

This episode is for writers, artists, coaches, and purpose-driven solopreneurs who want to stop spinning their wheels and start making steady, honest progress on work that matters.

In this episode, Scott talks about:

* Why Intrepid asks one question 27 different ways

* The real meaning of courage for creatives

* How fear, resistance, and writer’s block actually show up

* Why small daily commitments matter more than grand intentions

* How to validate a book or idea before overinvesting in it

* The crucial difference between a solopreneur and an entrepreneur

* Why your business should support your life, not consume it

* The importance of clarity around who you are, what you do, and where you belong

Key takeawayYou do not need to be fearless to do meaningful work. You need to be resolute enough to take the next honest step.

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