Selling the Couch

ENCORE: The Power of Depth Over Scale


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Today's encore is on the 400th episode of Selling the Couch!

It was truly surreal to think back to 2015 and the show’s humble beginnings; reaching this milestone is beyond anything I ever dreamed of 10 years ago. I wanted to use this milestone to reflect on a few meaningful thoughts about staying the course to reap the quiet rewards.

What does it mean to choose depth over scale and to build intentionally and slowly when the world often tells us to go fast? The truth in this concept of depth over scale is the most impactful lesson I’ve learned on this journey.

In this episode, I’m focusing on 3 reflections that I hope encourage you, especially if you are in a season of slow growth.

You’ll Learn:

  • My experience: Feeling behind when everyone else seemed to be scaling faster: “Am I doing this wrong?”
  • What clicked for me: “Speed makes noise, but depth builds roots.”
  • 3 Quiet-Builder truths for longevity and depth:
  • Slow growth is often the healthiest growth.
  • We often think reputation comes from a single moment, but it comes from quiet consistency.
  • Depth protects your nervous system. (“There is a cost for going fast. Depth is kinder.”)
  • A business should give you life—not drain you.
  • Want to know more about being a Quiet Builder? Check out The Quiet Builder Newsletter to get more of my reflective thoughts.

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Selling the CouchBy Melvin Varghese, PhD

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