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How to Get More Out of Life: Make More Money & Build Something That Matters with Seth Godin

Jul 11, 2026 ยท 1h 4m

Topics discussed

Introduction and sponsor reads Welcome and guest introduction Defining your role: Traffic vs. Driver The core questions: Who's it for? What's it for? Niche examples: Realtors, truck drivers, and hairdressers The granola business: Hobby vs. Enterprise Finding purpose and the joy of small-scale impact Sponsor break and transition Freelancer vs. Entrepreneur: Building institutions Personal branding and making promises Dealing with bad bosses and toxic environments Marketing myths and the danger of vanity metrics Managing feedback and ignoring irrelevant criticism Sponsor break and transition Making good decisions vs. good outcomes Choosing your clients and guarding your time On the business vs. In the business Processing feedback and dancing with fear Don't let a business ruin your hobby When to quit: The Dip and the long game The three-page plan and overcoming perfectionism Parting words and conclusion Outtakes and final sponsor reads
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