Dear Diary: Lenses in Life, The Idea Maze, Messy Middle
Nov 10, 2023
19:30
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Alex Lieberman, entrepreneur and creator, reflects on the lenses we observe life through and the wisdom in children. He shares growth plans for Founder's Journal and discusses being in the messy middle with StoryArb. They also explore new business ideas like 'sdr as a service' and a marketplace for creators and brands.
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Quick takeaways
Our perception of boredom vs. overwhelm determines our experience and mindset in those situations.
Babies' ability to be fully present and without judgments teaches us to approach life with wonder and appreciation.
Deep dives
Appreciating the beauty of feeling overwhelmed
Alex Lieberman reflects on the contrast between feeling bored and feeling overwhelmed, emphasizing that it is our choice how we perceive these experiences. He encourages gratitude for the opportunity to have free time and the ability to find exciting activities to fill it, as well as seeing being busy and overwhelmed as an opportunity for growth and efficiency.
Finding wonder in being present
Alex Lieberman discusses the profound experience of holding his newborn nephew and being in awe of the baby's presence and wonder. He suggests that we can learn from babies in their ability to be fully present, without judgments, self-limiting beliefs, or anxieties. He encourages approaching life with wonder, observing and appreciating even the painful or beautiful moments.
Navigating the early stages of building businesses
Alex Lieberman shares insights from his day which involved managing various projects and exploring new business ideas. He highlights the importance of creating better content and distribution strategies to grow audiences. He also discusses the challenges and excitement of building early-stage companies, emphasizing the messiness and love for the process. Additionally, he explores ideas such as creating a platform for freelance sales development representatives and a marketplace to pair creators and celebrities with brands.
Episode 66: Alex Lieberman (@businessbarista) recounts a day in his life as an entrepreneur, creator, and new uncle. He reflects on the lens through which we decide to observe our life, the wisdom in children, and the beauty of presence & wonder. He shares his growth plan for Founder’s Journal, and how he feels sitting in the messy middle with StoryArb. Alex also explores three new business ideas.