If you understand this 1 thing, it'll make almost everything easier (the valley of disillusionment)

Oct 21, 2023

If you've ever found yourself super excited about a new venture only to feel completely disillusioned shortly after, this episode is for you. It's a powerful deep dive into the emotional journey many of us take when starting something new, and it's filled with practical insights, anecdotes, and advice to guide you through. So plug in, lean in, and let's navigate this valley together. Blessings! 

 

📌 Inside this episode, we'll unpack:

• The universal path many face when starting something new, be it a business, parenthood, or any other venture.

• The critical points where decisions are made and why these might be the worst times to decide.

• The importance of knowing your purpose and how it can anchor you during challenging times.

• A practical chart explaining the ups and downs of expectations vs. reality.

• How the biggest challenges can lead to the biggest growth.

• Why speed bumps, obstacles, and failures aren't necessarily setbacks but part of the journey.

 

✨ Golden Nuggets:

• "When you have a strong enough why, you can endure almost any how." - Viktor Frankl

• Understanding The Valley of Disillusionment means you can navigate it better.

• "Every time we are doing things in line with God's will, there is a domino effect of side effects and positive benefits to that action."

• Quote of the Episode: "If you want to double your rate of success, you need to double your rate of failure." - Founder of IBM

 

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Links & Resources Mentioned:

• Passive with Purpose workshop - https://seedtime.com/pwp 

• True Financial Freedom Course - https://seedtime.com/true/ 

• Real Money Method Course - https://seedtime.com/realmoney/ 

• SeedTime Community Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1156067904425625 

• Netflix's You vs Wild - https://www.netflix.com/title/80227574 

• Viktor Frankl's Book: Man's Search for Meaning - https://www.amazon.com/Mans-Search-Meaning-Viktor-Frankl-ebook/dp/B009U9S6FI 

 

Watch this episode on our SeedTime Money Podcast YouTube channel (https://youtube.com/live/7Isf9aD9Cvo)!

 

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