The Show Pony performs life.
The Work Horse participates in it.
Introducing My Debut Book
F*ck, I’m a Show Pony is a reflective self-help book about the difference between appearing to grow and doing the quiet work of becoming. Through personal stories, humour and honest insight, I explore ambition, validation, discipline, self-trust and what it means to live with more substance and less performance.
Paperback Coming Soon.
“A true masterpiece. It has depth while remaining incredibly easy to read and engage with.” CA, Early reader
“It can be read in any order. Flick to any random page, one paragraph will surely speak to you.” CA, Early reader
“It’s all in simple words — not a single big word or overly long sentence. Just ideas that land.” CA, Early reader
The Philosophy behind the Show Pony
Words that carry weight, straight from the horse’s mouth.
Chapter 4:
Living in the Future … in my head
The future is a compass.
Not a home.
Chapter 12: Evidence of the Work Horse
The Work Horse has receipts.
Proof. History. Experience. Evidence.
From one of the after-chapter exercises.
Ask yourself:
“If I began from enough instead of striving toward it, how would I live differently tomorrow?”
Sia Rapih
Author
The reason behind the pen name is simple: to live the philosophy of the book: to do the work without needing the recognition.
The Show Pony serves as the visual face of the book, a playful reflection of the part of us that wants to be seen, recognised, and admired.
