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The Rich Webster Show

Why You’re Stuck at the Same Income Level (The Success Thermostat)

May 7, 2025
38:59

We all have an 'inner thermostat' for the amount of money we feel that we “should” earn.


- When we make less than that number, we scramble to earn more.
- When we make more than that number, we self sabotage or take our foot off the gas.


Many entrepreneurs get “stuck” at a certain income level for years as a result. 


After working with hundreds of entrepreneurs, I can confirm: It's an EXTREMELY common problem.


So in this podcast, I reveal:

  • Why entrepreneurs get stuck at the exact same income level for years
  • Why using fear as motivation leads to burnout (and what to do instead)
  • Why your income ceiling isn't a business problem - it's an IDENTITY problem
  • Why your biggest fear isn't failure - it's actually success
  • 7 frameworks you can use to reset your internal "success thermostat"

When you’re ready, here are 4 ways I can help you:

🛠️ 6-Figure Solopreneur Systems (FREE COURSE)
Steal the exact systems I use to run TWO multi-six-figure solo businesses in under 20 hours a week.
https://startbuildingsystems.com/

📬 ​Work Less Wednesday (NEWSLETTER)​
My weekly email. What I’m learning, doing, and thinking about. 30k readers.
https://www.worklesswednesday.com

🏖 ​How To Work Less​ (PAID COURSE)
From 2012-2023, I built a design agency that made me $500k/year, working 10 hours a week. HTWL teaches you how to do it. (350+ past students. 5 stars)
https://www.learn.howtoworkless.com

🧪 ​Work Closely With Me​ (MENTORSHIP)
I advise and mentor 6-7 figure Creative Solopreneurs. If you want to work closely with me (i.e. we speak 1-2 times a week), ​watch this video, then let's talk​:
https://learn.howtoworkless.com/lab/


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