A Painful Loss: The Client I Couldn't Secure
by Henrik Bacilieri Some blog entries feel easy to write—like milestones I’m proud to document. This one isn’t like that. I’ve learned to celebrate the wins and sit with the losses. And this month, I had to sit with one that stung deeply: I lost a major investor. A client who, on paper, seemed like a perfect fit. They were ready to commit seven figures for long-term asset growth, they liked my approach, and we had aligned goals. But I couldn’t close. And the reason? Something most people never think twice about. Photosensitive Epilepsy: The Unseen Barrier For those who don’t know, I have photosensitive epilepsy . It means flashing lights, screen flickers, or rapid video transitions can trigger seizures. I’ve learned to manage it carefully over the years—no video games, strict screen filters, no late-night scrolling marathons. But one place it still hits hard? Video conferencing. With all the tools we now rely on—Zoom, FaceTime, Teams—video calls are the default for long-distan...