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Exit Paradox

Dave Hersh: Post-Exit Rebirth: Finding Self, Sovereignty, and Inexhaustible Fuel Sources

May 23, 2024
Dave Hersh, who sold his company through an IPO 13 years ago, shares his journey of self-discovery and fulfillment post-exit. He discusses the challenges of scaling up, dealing with identity crisis, and the long process of reinvention. Hersh emphasizes the importance of inner work, transformation, and finding clarity in navigating the liminal space between old and new self.
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  • Embracing the unknown and sitting in the 'underworld' leads to true transformation and rebirth.
  • Deep inner work, like the Hoffman process, helps dismantle egoic patterns for lasting peace.

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Importance of Embracing the Unknown and Transformation

True transformation requires a willingness to accept the unknown, sit in the 'underworld,' and embrace the wilderness. Dave Hirsch's journey post-IPO involved deep reprogramming and rebirth after a 10-year existential crisis. This process led him to find true self-discovery and tap into inexhaustible fuel sources.

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