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1639: How To Get Paid For Being You by Stephen Warley of Life Skills That Matter

Mar 27, 2025

Explore the potential of building a business that reflects your true self. Embrace your personal values and strengths instead of conforming to traditional job roles. Discover how reclaiming your time and energy can lead to greater productivity and fulfillment. Navigate the evolving landscape of self-employment by experimenting with what truly resonates with you. Ultimately, realize that the best business idea is simply being you and offering authentic value to others.

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Quick takeaways

Reclaiming personal resources such as attention and energy is crucial for creating a fulfilling business model that aligns with individual values.

Conducting a self-assessment of strengths and motivations is essential for aspiring entrepreneurs to build a career that resonates with their true selves.

Deep dives

Reclaiming Personal Resources

To succeed in creating a unique business model, it is essential to reclaim personal resources such as attention, energy, and time. Many people undervalue these resources by allowing them to be exploited by corporations that focus on maximizing productivity rather than individual fulfillment. The importance of treating personal resources with the same seriousness as financial resources is emphasized, as neglecting them can lead to feelings of burnout and overwhelm. By taking ownership of these resources, individuals can instead align their efforts with their personal values and strengths, ultimately fostering a more fulfilling work experience.

Intro

2min

Reclaiming Personal Resources for Authentic Productivity

4min

Navigating the Future of Work: Embracing Self-Employment

2min

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Episode 1639:

Stephen Warley shares a deeply personal and practical roadmap for building a business around your true self, your interests, values, and strengths. This article helps you rethink how to create income on your own terms, not by chasing trends but by fully embracing who you are and offering value through authenticity.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://lifeskillsthatmatter.com/get-paid-for-being-you/

Quotes to ponder:

"You can get paid for being you when you believe in your worth and how you can help others."

"Instead of squeezing yourself into a job description, you create work that reflects your values, needs, and abilities."

"The best business idea is not an idea. It's you."

Episode references:

The War of Art: https://www.amazon.com/War-Art-Steven-Pressfield/dp/1936891026

StrengthsFinder 2.0: https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/253715/strengthsfinder.aspx

Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life: https://www.amazon.com/Ikigai-Japanese-Secret-Long-Happy/dp/0143130722

Your Money or Your Life: https://www.amazon.com/Your-Money-Life-Transforming-Relationship/dp/0143115766

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