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Modern WisdomSep 26, 2019

#106 - Business Principles 102 - Should I Work For Myself?

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Business Principles 102

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Ready, Fire, Aim The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck

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Ready, Fire, Aim

the book is a book that's a really well-known book called Ready, Fire, Aim, which talks about like challenge from zero to a million, acquiring a base…

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck

Mark Manson

he discusses the tolerance for the downsides of a nine-to-five job versus being an entrepreneur.

Guest: Business Principles 102

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Jonny & Yusef from PropaneFitness.com join me for another Business Principles episode. Today we're talking about one of the questions we're most commonly asked - should you take the plunge into self employment. Being your own boss sounds fantastic, but what's the reality of your income being completely in your own hands? Expect to learn our favourite mental exercise for working out the true salary of your job, why Jonny & Yusef left high paying graduate jobs to pursue their passions, what sort of personality types are not built for self-employment and whether we believe everyone can find a job they enjoy. This episode is brought to you by https://pso-rite.com - if you're sitting at a desk all day, this product may be a fantastic addition to your routine to reduce psoas tension. Extra Stuff: Check out everything I recommend from books to products and help support the podcast at no extra cost to you by shopping through this link - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcast Email: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact

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Ready, Fire, Aim

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The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck

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The conversation centers on business growth challenges.
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Referenced books include Ready, Fire, Aim and The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson.
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Ready, Fire, Aim

Best for aspiring entrepreneurs and business ownersOften cited around business growth challenges

“The book is a well-known book called Ready, Fire, Aim, which talks about the challenge from zero to a million, acquiring a base of customers to generate a million in revenue.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: business growth challenges

For: aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners

Key quote: “the book is a book that's a really well-known book called Ready, Fire, Aim, which talks about like challenge from zero to a million, acquiring a base of customers to generate a million in revenue.”

The host mentions 'Ready, Fire, Aim' to illustrate the difficulties of scaling a business from zero to a million in revenue. This book provides insights into the challenges entrepreneurs face, particularly in the early stages of business development.

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The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck

Mark Manson

Best for individuals considering career choicesOften cited around entrepreneurship vs nine-to-five

“The excerpt mentions a part in Mark Manson's book where he discusses the tolerance for the downsides of a nine-to-five job versus being an entrepreneur.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference

Trigger: entrepreneurship vs nine-to-five

For: individuals considering career choices

Key quote: “he discusses the tolerance for the downsides of a nine-to-five job versus being an entrepreneur.”

The host briefly references Mark Manson's book to highlight the contrasting perspectives on job satisfaction. This mention serves to illustrate the trade-offs between traditional employment and entrepreneurship.

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