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Episode 1853:

Laura shares actionable advice for maintaining full or part-time employment while launching a business, offering a smart path to reduce financial stress and gain valuable experience. Her guidance empowers aspiring entrepreneurs to build with intention, stability, and long-term success in mind.

Read along with the original article(s) here:⁠ https://womenwhomoney.com/work-full-or-part-time-while-building-business/⁠

Quotes to ponder:

"Working a day job can also give you the confidence to make better business decisions because you aren’t operating from a place of financial desperation."

"Your paycheck provides money to pay your bills, cover healthcare costs, and contribute to your retirement account while you build your business."

"You may need to give up some social time, TV, or other hobbies to free up hours to work on your business."

Episode references:

The Lean Startup:⁠ https://www.amazon.com/Lean-Startup-Entrepreneurs-Continuous-Innovation/dp/0307887898

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Episode 1852:

Lisa H shares practical insights into how recognizing and adapting to different personality types can elevate your communication and business success. By tuning into others’ natural preferences, you can build stronger relationships, reduce friction, and lead more effectively.

Read along with the original article(s) here:⁠ https://digtofly.com/how-to-do-business-with-different-personality-types/⁠

Quotes to ponder:

"By understanding the personalities of the people around you, you can tailor your communication style so they feel heard and understood."

"You can be yourself, but by being a more aware version of yourself, you can connect on a deeper level."

"The key is to adjust how you interact so that the other person can understand you better."

Episode references:

The 5 Love Languages:⁠ https://www.5lovelanguages.com/⁠

StrengthsFinder 2.0:⁠ https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/strengthsfinder.aspx⁠

Quiet by Susan Cain:⁠ https://www.amazon.com/Quiet-Power-Introverts-World-Talking/dp/0307352153

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Episode 1851:

Dr. Benjamin Ritter challenges the modern obsession with “meaningful work,” revealing how the search for fulfillment from employers often leads to disengagement and turnover. He argues that true meaning isn’t found, it’s created, through personal accountability and job crafting. Both employees and employers must shift focus: employees must own their sense of purpose, while employers should empower them to shape roles they can love.

Read along with the original article(s) here:⁠ https://www.liveforyourselfconsulting.com/articles/2020/12/14/the-dangers-of-searching-for-meaningful-work-a-letter-to-employers-and-employees⁠

Quotes to ponder:

“Employees are searching for meaningful work and feel that meaning is something they can find, or something an employer can give them.”

“The idea that your work should ‘give’ you meaning, as if it’s responsible for how you feel, is incredibly misleading.”

“The only thing an employer can actually give their employees is the power to craft a job they can love from a job they have.”

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Episode 1850:

Amber Waugaman emphasizes the importance of proactive, compassionate leadership, addressing performance issues promptly while assuming positive intent, setting clear expectations, and modeling accountability. She also highlights that developing leaders isn’t optional but essential for profitability, adaptability, and long-term organizational success. Companies that invest in leadership development not only strengthen employee engagement and performance but also future-proof their culture against stagnation.

Read along with the original article(s) here:⁠ https://awcoach.co/when-employees-dont-meet-expectations/⁠ AND ⁠ https://awcoach.co/5-reasons-why-we-need-to-develop-leaders/⁠

Quotes to ponder:

“When you assume negative intent, you are projecting and starting from a place of distrust.”

“Nothing will kill a great employee faster than watching you tolerate a bad one.”

“Developing leaders should be a default, non-negotiable in every organization.”

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Episode 1849:

David Burkus explains that even the most brilliant ideas fail to spread without the right conditions. Drawing from Everett Rogers’ Diffusion of Innovation, he highlights five key factors, relative advantage, compatibility, simplicity, trialability, and observability, that determine whether creative work gains traction or fades unnoticed. Understanding these principles helps creators refine their message so audiences not only notice their ideas but also share them.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://goinswriter.com/ideas-spread/

Quotes to ponder:

"Despite our oft-stated desire for more creativity, we also hold a stronger desire for certainty and structure."

"Relative advantage is what most people think of when they visualize something being 'creative.'"

"For your work to be seen, it has to depart from the status quo. But that departure makes many people uncomfortable."

Episode references:

The Art of Work: https://www.amazon.com/Art-Work-Proven-Path-Discovering/dp/0718022076

Real Artists Don’t Starve: https://www.amazon.com/Real-Artists-Dont-Starve-Creativity/dp/0718086260

Diffusion of Innovations: https://www.amazon.com/Diffusion-Innovations-5th-Everett-Rogers/dp/0743222091

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Episode 1848:

Jay Harrington reflects on how chasing success in his creative business led to burnout, and how stepping back to redefine success rekindled his inspiration. By easing financial and emotional pressure, embracing imperfection, and focusing on purpose over performance, he discovered that creativity thrives not under strain, but in freedom.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.lifeandwhim.com/first-moments-blog/2019/unleash-your-creativity

Quotes to ponder:

“We put so much pressure on ourselves that we sucked all of the fun and excitement out of the very thing, the creative process, that we set out to cultivate.”

“Don’t add extra financial pressure to yourself that forces you to take creative shortcuts.”

“Judge your success by your effort, don’t allow the judgment of others to stop you.”

Episode references:

Choose Yourself by James Altucher: https://www.amazon.com/Choose-Yourself-James-Altucher/dp/1490313370

Rachel Hollis Blog: https://msrachelhollis.com

John Grisham Official Website: https://www.jgrisham.com

The Power of Now: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Now-Guide-Spiritual-Enlightenment/dp/1577314808

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Episode 1847:

Carl Pullein reminds us that constant responsiveness does not define our worth, what truly matters is the quality of what we create. By embracing time blocking and carving out distraction-free hours, we reclaim our ability to focus deeply, produce meaningful work, and build real value rather than merely reacting to noise.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.carlpullein.com/blog/why-responding-to-distractions-does-not-make-you-valuable/30/8/2017

Quotes to ponder:

"Your value to your company and the world at large is not that you are responsive, but the work you bring to the world."

"There is no value in responding to an interruption within thirty seconds."

"Take a look at your calendar and find a period of time each day where you have no meetings or appointments and block that time out."

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Episode 1846:

Kalen Bruce breaks down the complex process of estimating startup costs into a practical, strategic approach for new entrepreneurs. By categorizing expenses, leveraging online tools, and maintaining conservative projections, he shows how to build a realistic financial foundation while avoiding unnecessary debt and cultivating resilience in the face of uncertainty.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://moneyminiblog.com/business/estimate-costs-of-starting-a-business/

Quotes to ponder:

"Interest rates are a dark cloud that looms over your business and the last thing you should do is ignore it."

"Plan changes as the financial winds turn, and that is the name of the game if you want to succeed."

"Always aim for a conservative assessment. It will help you secure what is called a financial cushion that covers up to one year of business expenses."

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