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Fear. Uncertainty. Loneliness. Insecurity. Validation. These are just a handful of mindset issues on the emotional roller-coaster of entrepreneurship, and author Mark Manson joins us this week to blast these limiting beliefs while offering healthy ways to resolve them. He blogs about self-development, psychology, and culture over at markmanson.net.

Topics Discussed:

• 05:00 – Mark’s early days as a professional blogger / writer
• 07:00 – Why it’s futile to idealize your goals
• 15:00 – Taking a wider perspective on life and developing gratitude
• 19:00 – Why not having enough time is complete BS
• 23:00 – How to handle failure
• 25:00 – Why “having the right idea” is an illusion
• 34:00 – Why you must build internal motivation and validation
• 38:00 – How playing victim is seductive instead of taking responsibility
• 43:00 – How to manage your own expectations
• 47:00 – The idea of being an entrepreneur vs. actually doing it
• 52:00 – Why it’s OK to be frustrated, lonely, and terrified
• 56:00 – The 1,000 Day Rule

Mentions in the Episode:

• Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
• Mark Manson
• Why Some Dreams Should Not Be Pursued
• 6 Toxic Relationship Habits Most People Think Are Normal
• Notorious B.I.G.
• Tucker Max
• The 1000 Day Rule

Episode Length: 63:08

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