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Episode 1964:

Steve Chou debunks the myth of relentless hustle by revealing his own "lazy" approach to launching a thriving online business. Through personal stories and practical mindset shifts, like spending money to create commitment and ignoring fancy equipment, he shows how progress is possible even without motivation, goals, or perfection.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://mywifequitherjob.com/the-lazy-mans-guide-to-starting-a-successful-online-business/

Quotes to ponder:

"Most of the successful people I know aren't superheroes. They are just regular people who have made the simple choice to get up off their butts and start something without regard to failure."

"Equipment doesn't matter. You and your content matter. You don't need anything else."

"You might be shaking your heads that $200 isn't a lot of money but that's not the point. Spending money can do profound things to your psyche and often times this is how I get myself off my butt."

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Episode 1963:

Tim Paige shares practical, honest strategies for reigniting motivation when passion feels out of reach, even in work you deeply care about. From taking mindful breaks to reevaluating your path, his insights help entrepreneurs stay aligned, energized, and purpose-driven when burnout creeps in.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.eofire.com/getting-motivated-when-youre-feeling-anything-but/

Quotes to ponder:

"Envision the results that we're trying to achieve. Draw out the finished product. Imagine yourself skinny or muscular. Hear yourself talking to your happy customers."

"The old saying is wrong – winners do quit, and quitters do win."

"It's incredibly easy to lose sight of the RESULTS of our activity when the activity itself isn't something we particularly love doing or one that suits our skillset."

Episode references:

The Dip by Seth Godin: https://www.amazon.com/Dip-Little-Book-Teaches-Stick/dp/1591841666

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Episode 1962:

Molly Fletcher explores how side hustles can energize employees and reveal untapped talent, rather than threaten commitment to a day job. She shares actionable advice for both leaders and team members on using side hustles to strengthen trust, motivation, and retention in the workplace.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://mollyfletcher.com/side-hustle/

Quotes to ponder:

"Your side hustle should give you more energy than it takes from you."

"Curiosity and vision fuels the best leaders."

"The side hustle is almost always personal, and that's what makes it powerful."