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Exit Paradox

Bill Hudenko: Beyond the Exit: Insights from a Psychologist Turned Exited Founder

Feb 8, 2024
Bill Hudenko, a serial exited founder and clinical psychologist, discusses the correlation between happiness and money, worries and concerns, joy in life, self-definition, future plans, sense of purpose, personal legacy, motivation for impact, and importance of positive impact. He also reflects on childhood, entrepreneurship, mental health, spirituality, life purpose, and building relationships.
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  • Achieving closure before an exit is crucial as losing control post-exit is inevitable.
  • True happiness is not solely dependent on financial wealth, but on pursuing activities you love.

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Achieving Closure Before an Exit

Bill shares the importance of achieving closure prior to an exit, emphasizing that losing control after the exit is inevitable. He learned this lesson the hard way as his expectations post-exit did not align with reality.

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