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The Pathless Path with Paul Millerd

#173 Solopreneurship After Burnout — Justin Welsh on burnout, taking ownership of his time, struggling with a results oriented mindset, non-monetary success, becoming a top LinkedIn influencer, income goals, The Creator MBA, dealing with fears around money

Apr 16, 2024
Former startup executive Justin Welsh shares his journey from burnout to building a one-person knowledge business. Topics include struggles with a results-oriented mindset, non-monetary success, becoming a top LinkedIn influencer, setting income goals, The Creator MBA, and dealing with fears around money.
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  • Justin Welsh faced burnout, regained control of time, shifted to less results-driven mindset.
  • Transition from corporate networking to 'solopreneurship' on LinkedIn led to global influence.

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Early Influences and Rebellious Paths

Growing up influenced by his father's strong work ethic and value for saving money, Justin initially rebelled by accumulating credit card debt and getting fired from multiple jobs. However, as he got older, his father's teachings on hard work and excellence resonated with him, leading Justin to embrace those values in his own entrepreneurial journey.

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