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Episode 1278:
Stephen Warley's insightful piece, "Stop Networking, Make Friends Instead," challenges the traditional networking mindset, advocating for the creation of genuine friendships and community for more meaningful work and life. Warley illustrates how shifting from seeing people as transactions to engaging with them as potential friends and collaborators can dramatically enhance both personal and professional growth.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.lifeskillsthatmatter.com/blog/stop-networking
Quotes to ponder:
"Stop networking, make friends instead."
"The goal of networking is to view people as 'transactions'. You want something from them. A job, a sale, a favor or money."
"The foundation of friendship is trust, not a 'transaction' like in networking."
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Episode 1309:
Emma Scheib of Simple Slow Lovely.com debunks the myth that having a career is incompatible with slow living. She offers insightful tips for integrating a slower pace of life without sacrificing professional success. Emma's personal journey from a dream job to embracing a fulfilling, slower lifestyle underscores the possibility of achieving both career goals and personal well-being.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://simpleslowlovely.com/when-you-want-a-career-and-a-slower-pace-of-life/
Quotes to ponder:
"Pursuing both a career and slow living doesn’t need to be mutually exclusive."
"When you say YES to your career, you automatically say NO to something else."
"We live in an age where we CAN pursue a career and make money on our own terms."
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1309: When You Want a Career and a Slower Pace of Life by Emma Scheib of Simple Slow Lovely on Work-Life Balance

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Episode 1308:
Dr. Jeff Cornwall provides a comprehensive guide to thoughtful business growth through his "bottom-up" forecasting approach, emphasizing the importance of planning and financial discipline for entrepreneurs. By sharing the journey of his daughter and son-in-law's business, Harpeth Painting, Cornwall illustrates how to determine the necessary size and financial targets of a business to support personal and family goals, advocating for a balance between entrepreneurial pursuits and personal life.
Quotes to ponder:
"The single biggest cause of business failure is success."
"Rather than growing the business simply because you can, know how big you need it to be to meet your short and long-term needs."
"Life is short. There is more to life than running a business."
Episode references:
“Discovery-Driven Planning" by Rita McGrath and Ian McMillan in HBR, 1995: https://hbr.org/1995/07/discovery-driven-planning
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1308: Building Forecasts from the Bottom Up by Dr. Jeff Cornwall on Thoughtful Business Growth

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Episode 1307:
Kristin Wong, in collaboration with Get Rich Slowly.org, presents practical strategies for individuals feeling stuck in unsatisfactory jobs. Wong explores options like transitioning to a new role, making adjustments within your current job, the power of open communication, and the transformative effect of changing one's perspective. Her insights offer hope and actionable steps for those seeking fulfillment and balance in their professional lives.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.getrichslowly.org/4-signs-youre-over-your-job-5-things-you-can-do-about-it/
Quotes to ponder:
"Easing in might mean finding part-time work somewhere else until you can let go of your job completely."
"Can your feeling stuck be remedied by working from home? Would you be happier with a different schedule?"
"I used to work in retail - I chose, this time, to change my way of thinking, because I liked the work I was doing, and I had to think about providing for my young family at the time."
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1307: [Part 2] 4 Signs You Hate Your Job & 5 Things You Can Do About It by Kristin Wong with Get Rich Slowly

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Episode 1306:
Kristin Wong provides a candid exploration of the discontentment many feel in their jobs and offers practical steps for change. Wong draws on personal anecdotes and studies to highlight four key indicators of job dissatisfaction and begins to navigate the complex journey of finding fulfillment beyond the constraints of an unsatisfying role.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.getrichslowly.org/4-signs-youre-over-your-job-5-things-you-can-do-about-it/
Quotes to ponder:
"You know you have to let go, but letting go is scary. You could land in a better spot, or you could meet your ruin."
"If getting fired doesn't sound too bad, it's probably time to let go of that cliff."
"It's a terrible feeling: the desire to move forward when your current situation is holding you back."
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1306: [Part 1] 4 Signs You Hate Your Job & 5 Things You Can Do About It by Kristin Wong with Get Rich Slowly

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Episode 1305:
Leo Babauta delves into the paralyzing effect of deep uncertainty experienced by those striving to undertake meaningful work. Highlighting a narrative of a man overwhelmed by the fear of judgment and the vast unknown of starting a nonprofit, Babauta illustrates how this uncertainty can derail even the most passionate intentions. Embracing this uncertainty, much like embracing the unpredictability of love, is portrayed as essential to transforming fear into a driving force for meaningful action.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://zenhabits.net/deep/
Quotes to ponder:
"The key is to open up to the deep uncertainty of the meaningful work. Recognize it as a necessary component of that work, not something to be feared or hated or avoided, but embraced and loved."
"We put off doing this work because of deep uncertainty."
"We can train in this. With love."
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1278: Stop Networking, Make Friends Instead by Stephen Warley of Life Skills That Matter on Professional Growth

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