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A listener seeks advice on whether to launch a new brand for his upcoming product.
Notes from Chris
Episode 1222
Do you have imposter syndrome, analysis paralysis, or do you just feel stuck? Variations of these themes and issues are probably a good 20% of the questions I hear when I’m speaking at an event (either an in-person one or virtual one). Everyone thinks they’re unique! I have news for you: you are still special, but probably not because of this. After having some experience with these challenges himself, today’s listener has a podcast and wants to create a “Fear Journal” to help other side hustlers navigate the journey. Should he start all over with a new brand and website or try to integrate them?"Hi, is Cody Howard from Boise, Idaho. And I've been listening to this show since the very beginning. Exciting to say. My recent side hustle is the root podcast for Steve Creative's philanthropists, entrepreneurs and business leaders about finding the path to a more fulfilling life and actually took me around 18 months of analysis paralysis and getting over the fear of failed past projects to record the first episode and actually get something out there about what I've discovered throughout this process. It's actually very common for people like me who are wanting to start a project or a side hustle, and I'm now working on a fear journal to help ambitious people gain perspective on their fears and move from that place of analysis paralysis and into action. "Listen to today's episode to learn more...
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- Learn more about Cody and his podcast at, CodyHoward.co..
SEE ALSO:
- If At First You Don’t Succeed, Make DIY Journals: Two friends try to start an online wedding platform, but they end up with a monthly subscription service offering personalized DIY journals.
- The Hero’s Journal Helps You Make Progress Toward Your Goals: A goal-oriented journal inspired by Joseph Campbell’s classic model of quests.
- Retiree Earns Extra Income with Upcycled Journals: A nonprofit consultant makes journals from recycled materials, using her side hustle to transition into retirement.
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