The Joel Bein Show

I dive into the mental health challenges uniquely faced by entrepreneurs and startup founders, exploring how these issues are more intense compared to the general population. Focusing on anxiety, high stress, financial worries, burnout, and imposter syndrome, I reference a survey from Founder Reports that highlights these problems. I challenge the commonly held beliefs that entrepreneurship and success need to be inherently hard or stressful, proposing instead that deep-seated subconscious beliefs are the primary root causes. I critique the prevalent focus on self-care practices, suggesting that clearing these underlying beliefs will lead to true mental liberation and a new paradigm for mental wellness in the entrepreneurial world. I encourage founders to question their beliefs about work, success, and themselves to unlock a more joyful and creative entrepreneurial journey.

17 Mental Health Statistics for Entrepreneurs: https://founderreports.com/entrepreneur-mental-health-statistics/

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Gabriel Mitchell is a lover of philosophy and Classroom Programs Manager at the Foundation for Economic Education, and alum of Praxis. We riff on the possibilities for a radically voluntary world of free trade, markets, and entrepreneurship, focusing on both philosophical and economic underpinnings. We dive into corners such as privatization in all areas of the economy such as security and courts, and unpack how minimum wage and price control laws have the opposite effect of their intention. If you're new to radical anarchism/libertarianism, this episode is for you.

https://fee.org

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This is my guest appearance on Journey to Legacy podcast with Wayne Veldsman, an accomplished entrepreneur and business strategist. (The show goes live on his feed come September). We unpack the roots of trauma and self-doubt from the lens of unlearning. Subtraction > addition. Towards the end, I guide Wayne in a live demo of the simple method that removes the deep blocks that impede our flourishing.

https://wayneveldsman.com/

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In this anticipated conversation, Aaron and I celebrate how coercion-free parenting is more beneficial in both principle and practice. Towards the end, we touch on the nuances (or whether it's possible) of potentially influencing a child's eating choices without a flicker of disapproval.

Aaron on X: https://x.com/astupple

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No matter your opinions on the costs and benefits of screens for children, a coercion-free philosophy is the ideal compass to navigate one's way.

The Sovereign Child by Aaron Stupple: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1544547978/?coliid=I3FXT5IRLSU4K1&colid=1YKLU4WQ49NOS&psc=1&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ovligdpit ;

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Can I child just do "whatever he wants?" Well, what does that mean?

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Let go of teaching and training your child. Allow her to bloom and blossom.

The Sovereign Child by Aaron Stupple: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1544547978/?coliid=I3FXT5IRLSU4K1&colid=1YKLU4WQ49NOS&psc=1&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it

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Follow the formula. Or, ignore it. Or, do both. The question is, are you doing so with freedom?

Useful Not True by Derek Sivers: https://sive.rs/u

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Business "influencer" Alex Hormozi spouts orange stage consciousness ideas around taking action to achieve, without focusing on inner healing. His perspective brings value to many, but it's not a holistic minded approach. When 50% of founders struggle with anxiety, we need a new conversation.

17 Mental Health Statistics for Entrepreneurs: https://founderreports.com/entrepreneur-mental-health-statistics/

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The cognitive dissonance was potent. But I channeled it to creative aliveness.

Joel on Isaac Morehouse Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/do-it-now-joel-bein-talks-creativity-and-persistence/id981534166?i=1000554134597

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