In this episode we discuss:How do you survive during an unpaid sabbatical?The psychological stress of not having a salaryWhat Vikram learned about psychology from Elon Musk at UniversityThe 2,000 year old ritual that Tim Ferriss still practices to prepare for adversity If you want to start something new, should you burn your bridges or leave yourself an escape?Overcoming the limiting belief that you are your jobThe massive lie hidden in our education and employment systemsThe creative approach to work that unites the greatest thinkers from Richard Feynman to Ernest Hemingway, David Ogilvy, and Richard BransonTactics for tapping into your subconscious mind to overcome creative blocksDealing with the mental struggle of asking your first clients for moneyWhy Vikram (an economist) and his brother Mrinal (a designer and developer) started teaching traditional Indian dance classesThe common denominator that determines your success in any business or jobShould you "scratch your own itch" when starting a business?How to deal with starting a business and having zero customers show upThe Magic of the Internet, Micro-niches, and following your own passionHow the internet is "undoing the industrial revolution" for creatorsGoing in to "Fear Mode"Balancing "scale of impact" vs "direct impact"What if you could keep your job and pursue your passion? Links to Resources and Books Mentioned:Vikram on Twitter (https://twitter.com/vsethco)Bounce Bhangra Website (https://bouncebhangra.com/)Bounce Bhangra on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/bouncebhangra/)Tim  Ferriss on Practicing Poverty (https://tim.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/137-tim-ferriss-how-to-practice-poverty-and-reduce-fear.pdf)Kevin Kelly's essay "1,000 True Fans" (https://kk.org/thetechnium/1000-true-fans/)

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