Noah Kagan Presents
The Zen Millionaire from Guam (Leo from ZenHabits)
Oct 20, 2023
Leo Babauta, author of nearly 20 books in personal development and mindfulness, discusses his writing journey, overcoming self-doubt, and the messy nature of growth. They also touch on publishing books, reflections on their entrepreneurial journey, and the path to relevancy. Additionally, they talk about being genuine, the power of journaling, and self-reflection.
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- Leo Babauta developed exceptional quality work through a commitment to quantity and iterative improvement.
- Leo overcomes self-doubt and helplessness by embracing mindfulness and self-compassion.
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The Evolution of a Writer
The podcast episode explores the journey of Leo Babuda, a blogger and author who started ZenHabits.com. Leo shares his experiences of starting as a journalist, being in debt, and making significant lifestyle changes. He talks about the challenges and successes he faced in his first year of blogging. This includes how he developed his voice through writing and experimented with different ways to monetize his blog, such as selling ebooks and running a blogging mastermind membership. Leo also discusses the importance of being willing to learn and grow, even when things get messy.
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