The Focus Myth: Navigating Multiple Side Hustles, Experimentation and Exploring Interests

12/02/2025 40 min Temporada 1 Episodio 4
The Focus Myth: Navigating Multiple Side Hustles, Experimentation and Exploring Interests

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Zach Oshinbanjo, Lee Zuvanich, and Sarah Schumacher delve into the myth that a singular focus is necessary for business success. Sharing their eclectic and, frankly, exhausting career paths, they highlight the ability to balance multiple ventures by utilizing systems and leveraging natural nerd skills. They also give advice to their younger selves: underscoring the value of experimenting and following interests, and being ok with being different. Timestamps: 00:00 Meet the Hosts: Diverse Backgrounds and Expertise 00:47 Debunking the Myth of Singular Focus in Business 01:58 Balancing Multiple Roles and Income Streams 03:30 The Importance of Experimentation and Finding Your Niche 07:36 Turning Hobbies into Income-Generating Ventures 15:23 The Role of Systems and Organization in Managing Multiple Projects 18:54 The Power of Simple Systems 19:56 Managing Energy and Fatigue 21:17 Navigating Professional Challenges with ADHD 22:04 The Journey of Entrepreneurship 24:31 The Importance of Intuition in Business 27:51 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs 30:03 Reflecting on Career Paths and Choices 34:33 Encouragement for Multi-Passionate Individuals 38:10 Final Thoughts and Call to Action   Mentioned In This Episode: Ikigai concept Unity (game engine) USAspending.gov SAM.gov Getting Things Done by David Allen ClickUp Readdle Calendar (Zach) Fantastical (Sarah) Multi-passionate, Multi-hyphenate, Multi-potentialite? Founder Problems is a podcast by and for real-world, fed-up founders. Three entrepreneurs in the messy middle share hot takes, actionable steps, and resources to navigate the challenges of running a business—no promises of 10x growth or swooning investors. Every founder's journey is different, so take what works and make it your own. Learn more at founderproblems.com.