Is the concept of work-life balance a scam? We're taking an honest, no-nonsense look at the true cost of entrepreneurship and the sacrifices you must make to achieve real success. We argue that constant "balance" is a myth, and ambitious growth requires embracing seasons of intense focus. We break down how to set clear boundaries, manage expectations with your partner, and ensure you're not just running in circles.

The reality is that I would have run it by her and told her like, "Hey," she would have been like, "Yeah, we got a $10 million deal." She would be like, "What are you doing on the phone?"

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(00:00) - Sacrifice is the tax you pay for ambition

(00:42) - Why the work-life balance myth is a scam

(03:34) - The danger of promoting constant "grinding"

(09:54) - The $10 Million Deal vs. Family Obligation Scenario

(12:11) - Why communication and understanding are the key to sacrifice

(25:01) - Two ways to define your "season": Time vs. Outcome

(27:59) - The link between discipline and freedom

Are you a business owner struggling to figure out why they're leaving or not coming back? The answer is likely in the feedback you’re not getting or the way you’re giving it. In this critical episode, we dissect the art of feedback: how to ask for it, how to give it, and most importantly, how to receive it without getting defensive.

We share a personal story about a high-stakes corporate moment when one of us received a piece of feedback from a superior. We weren't sure the superior was correct, but we understood that perspective is reality. Instead of reacting defensively, we chose to take a "poll" with other colleagues to see if this was a common viewpoint or just one person's opinion. This is a prime example of putting aside ego to seek Holistic Growth and improve how you show up for your team.

We discuss why you can't be too blunt when delivering feedback, you have to frame it from the angle of I'm trying to help you. Learn the difference between giving feedback as a means of venting versus an attempt to drive change. Remember, feedback is the breakfast of champion, and complacency is the enemy of progress.

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"I always tell my staff, anytime you're getting feedback, I want you guys to start from a foundation that no one hates you, no one is trying to tear you down, no one is trying to take your job. So they don't have to be defensive. Like, yeah, you know, like just start with that as a foundation."

(00:00) - Why Customers are Leaving Your Business and You Don't Know Why

(01:14) - Welcome to Beyond The Grind BTG and Episode Topic

(02:48) - The Problem with Giving Feedback That's Too Blunt

(04:10) - Is Your Feedback Constructive or Destructive?

(07:13) - Perspective is Reality: Why Intention Doesn't Matter

(09:17) - Feedback is the Breakfast of Champion for Growth

(11:09) - Should You Ask Permission Before Giving Feedback?

(12:38) - How Net Promoter Score and Agile Methodology Apply

(14:51) - Why Constructive Criticism Must Be One-on-One

(17:07) - How to Position Yourself to Receive Any Feedback

(22:34) - The Situation, Behavior, Impact (SBI) Framework for Giving Feedback

(25:46) - The Compliment Sandwich Method

(29:21) - Complacency is the Enemy of Progress and the Final Takeaway

Why are few people willing to take a risk to transition their career today? We talk about the mindset shift required to go beyond the grind of a comfortable W2 job and embrace entrepreneurship. Too many people prioritize the "soft life" and the perceived security of their current role, leading to career stagnation and the risk of being blindsided when the market inevitably changes.

We break down the difference between taking a calculated risk, which involves research, planning, and having a backup plan, and making a reckless gamble. I share a personal story about how I found myself comfortable in a financial analyst role, doing the job in my sleep, until a change in my desired lifestyle forced me to challenge myself and ask: is this salary enough to live the life I want? That realization became the catalyst to actively seek growth and avoid the mentality of "If I'm not growing. I'm dying."

The solution to overcoming the fear of the unknown? Start small, build your risk muscle, surround yourself with people who will challenge you, and understand that failure is not final, my guy. Future-proofing your career means making yourself indispensable and never coasting. Don't let fear leave you with the regret of "should have, would have, could have."

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"You know, I didn't just wake up one day and say I'm just going to quit my job and just go straight into a startup mode, right? I had to take a calculated risk. You know what I did was I first registered my business, right? And then slowly but surely as I started getting more comfortable and as things started progressing, I made a calculated risk to leave my nine or five."

(01:38) - Is not taking a risk a problem?

(02:34) - The difference between a calculated risk and a reckless gamble

(05:42) - Why people choose the "soft life" over innovation

(07:14) - The Catch-22 of job security and career stagnation

(12:07) - Why a comfortable W2 job is scary for an entrepreneur

(13:18) - When a lifestyle goal forces you to challenge your salary

(14:43) - Why you should take risks when you have less to lose

(16:01) - How to build your risk appetite: Start small

(17:45) - Treat failure like feedback, not finality