Business Tao with George Kao

I stumbled upon a video which now has 76,000 *comments* and 16 million views 😲 Yet, it seems like a “boring” video compared to what most viral videos are like these days... you can find it on youtube by searching MIT Neurosurgeon Unemployed... This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit georgekao.substack.com

“I’m actually not at the stage of creating content yet... because I don’t actually know what I want to do specifically.”All of us are somewhere along the spectrum of uncertainty about what we should offer in our business. Do not amplify that feeling. Instead, create content in order to get clarity.Your calling is where your interests meet the world’s interests. You’ll only discover that by testing the market with your content. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit georgekao.substack.com

People often ask if free content leads to clients, and my answer is yes, but it’s about the HOW. It starts with creating authentically, from a place of service and gratitude, not expectation. Then, it’s about getting that content seen and genuinely connecting with the audience you’re blessed enough to attract. By talking with them and understanding what they really need support with, you can then offer services or products they’ve essentially already told you they want, making the whole process feel natural and truly helpful. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit georgekao.substack.com

The most valuable asset you have in your business is self-trust. To build self-trust, simply plan self-appointments and show up for what you planned for -- and work lightly! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit georgekao.substack.com

As mentioned in the video above, here’s my introduction about Hans Wilhelm’s teachings:See all of Hans Wilhelm’s 100+ videos here: LifeExplained YouTubeAlso mentioned was the Law of Projection video: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit georgekao.substack.com

Even if you coach/facilitate clients to create their own answers -- rather than *teaching* them anything -- you can still create useful content that draws potential clients to you. This video offers some prompts for you to reflect on. Let me know if it helps! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit georgekao.substack.com

A reminder for us soulpreneurs:You have to do stuff you don't naturally love… until you have enough money to do only what you love.Building a business as a solopreneur involves a huge variety of tasks and projects, most of which you wouldn’t naturally have thought – “This was what I was looking forward to doing, day to day, with an authentic business!”The stronger your passion and vision for what should be your ideal work, the stronger you’ll feel the gap. The destination seems so far from where you are now.The sane solution? You'll have to practice loving what you “have to” do now, to make money, so you can – one day in future – make money doing only what you love. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit georgekao.substack.com

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit georgekao.substack.com

I've come to see deadlines and metrics not as enemies of the soul, but as potential tools for its play. I mean, why did we even come to this Earth game with all its limitations, like needing to pay rent and all that? Back in the soulful realm, it's all abundance and freedom. So, maybe these constraints are actually part of the game, a way for our souls to practice expressing themselves powerfully within a specific context... This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit georgekao.substack.com

I've been part of several cults myself – religious, political, and even business ones! So I know the dynamics, and I'm susceptible to falling into those patterns myself. That's why I'm so passionate about finding a *healthier* way to build an audience. I don't want to be a "guru" telling people what to do. I want to empower them to find their own answers. It's about encouraging self-reflection, speaking to their deep desires, and helping them relieve themselves of unnecessary burdens. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit georgekao.substack.com