Goals Worth Pursuing vs. Endlessly Grasping for More

We all want to be successful. Whether it means becoming a millionaire, making enough money to travel the world, gaining recognition, popularity or making a difference in the lives of others... the entrepreneurial-mind usually wants more. We like to think of success as a shiny place with cherries on the top where only great things happen.

Yet, the news is full of highly successful celebrities who somehow end up taking their own lives. Money and fame just aren't enough to make them stay... 

But what should you do if you're the type of person that wants success and wealth? Should you drop it all and live as a monk? How can you hustle and build your empire without destroying yourself?

Today we're dealing with a heavier topic, inspired by an earlier episode of The Fizzle Show podcast: managing your mental health as an entrepreneur.

We're talking about the types of challenges you're inevitably going to face, and how to tell the hard times apart from each other – the ones that are normal and the ones that you need to do something about. As always, we're not just telling you what to do, but how we think you might go about doing it. 

Please note: while this episode is intended to help you, it is in no way a substitute for professional help. If you are in distress, please reach out to a healthcare professional.

Thanks to The Fizzle Show for bringing the topic up and allowing people to realize they're not alone with their internal battles. 

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What You'll Discover in this Episode:

• Can money buy you happiness? Or will it make you more unhappy? The answer to this well-known question can't be a simple yes or no. 
• Should you stop wanting to be successful? What's the solution if you still want what success has to offer, without falling into depression?
• External and internal hard times: you don't always have to face the challenges. How to know which are the problems you should accept and which are the ones you shouldn't? How to tell apart 'reasonable' problems from the ones that are irrational?
• When your mind won't shut up: Many of your problems are created by you, and if you're not careful, you can easily turn into your worst enemy. We're giving you advice on what you can do to raise your self-awareness and learn how not to give in to harmful thoughts and feelings.
• It's not about the goal, it's about the journey. Another cliché we hear all the time, but do we really understand it? How to learn to enjoy the journey and know if your journey is worth it, even when you're not enjoying the ride at the moment? 
• How doing meaningful work can keep your mind sane more than watching Netflix? 
• We're answering some of our listeners' questions at the end of the podcast about procrastination, the customer first approach and taxes. 

Resources:

• Listen to The Fizzle Show for more amazing content about entrepreneurship. This is the specific episode that inspired today's topic.
• Read Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics by Dan Harris if you're skeptical about meditation.
• Watch this simple video that explains Default Mode Network. 

Is Your Journey Worth Having?

Focusing on the journey doesn't mean living as if there was no tomorrow. You don't have to enjoy every second of your journey for it to be the right path for you. Ask yourself: is your journey worth having despite all the challenges and hard times you're facing? 

What's the hardest part for you in being an entrepreneur?

Let us know in the comments below!

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