The Futur with Chris Do

148 - Golden Handcuffs — with Anthony Banks

Sep 1, 2021
In this engaging conversation, Anthony Banks, an illustrator and graphic designer, wrestles with the concept of golden handcuffs while contemplating a career change. He shares his struggles of balancing a stable job with family responsibilities and his ambition for personal fulfillment. The discussion explores the emotional complexities of entrepreneurship and the importance of maximizing creative talents for financial success. Banks emphasizes the value of support systems, effective communication, and the power of visual storytelling in his journey toward professional growth.
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ANECDOTE

Anthony's Dilemma

  • Anthony Banks enjoys the predictability of in-house work, which allows for a good family life.
  • However, he aspires to run his own business for more career potential, but worries about financial uncertainty.
ADVICE

Time Management

  • Analyze your time usage to identify unproductive activities.
  • Eliminate those activities to free up time for pursuing your dreams and strengthening relationships.
INSIGHT

Past Influences

  • Anthony's past experiences with parental abandonment influence his strong sense of responsibility as a provider.
  • This might lead him to overcorrect and perceive career changes as potential abandonment.
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