Embracing the Uncertainty of Success and Income

1min Snip

00:00

Play full episode

Summary

Transcript

Episode notes

The speaker prefers not to view themselves as successful, and believes that past success is not a guarantee of future success. They choose not to set high expectations for income, and consider any earnings as a bonus. By visualizing the possibility of making zero income in a year, they have adapted a mindset that allows them to view all earnings as a pleasant surprise. This approach has led to a more enjoyable and less disappointing experience. Additionally, the speaker does not rely heavily on passive income and prefers to have a flexible mindset towards their financial situation.

Daniel Vassallo (@dvassallo) and Arvid Kahl (@arvidkahl) have both already made it as indie hackers. They join Courtland (@csallen) and Channing (@ChanningAllen) to discuss making money as an indie hacker, designing your life after you reach financial freedom, avoiding risk, mitigating inflation, and whether or not college is worth it.

Related episodes:

#212 – Actionable Steps for Building the Right Business with Arvid Kahl
#177 – Mastering the Lifestyle-First Approach to Indie Hacking with Daniel Vassallo
#140 – Vital Learnings from Bootstrapping and Selling a $55k a Month Business with Arvid Kahl of FeedbackPanda