Listen " 47: Brutal Lies You’re Told About Work"
Episode Synopsis
Several years of being in corporate will teach you certain beliefs and worldviews about what a "successful" life looks like. We can't fall victim to these dangerous ideas. So, in this episode, we shed light on 7 brutal lies you're told about work. Enjoy.
Want to create Time Freedom at work? Here's your guide.
Show website: UncageYourself.FM
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TIMESTAMPS
02:26 We've all been conditioned
02:45 Shaping your role like an executive
04:43 How to handle nosy bosses
05:56 Dangers of single-source income
07:24 Paralyzed by corporate overlords
09:10 Monetizing your skills outside the 9-5
10:42 There is no "company time"
12:03 Sorry, you aren't special
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TAKEAWAYS
1. Essential life skill: identifying and unlearning your fixed beliefs.
2. You must exert your agency at work. Set your terms and you'll learn what's possible.
3. Mange up by learning the values, incentives, and pains of those people senior to you.
4. Diversify and stack your income streams. Not only is it financially smart, but you'll grow by leaps and bounds.
5. You have a personal brand, whether you like it or not. Will you keep it small (caged)? Or go big?
6. Make yourself recession-proof by embracing and going all-in on your unique ability.
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RESOURCES
Connect w/ Matt on LinkedIn
Follow on Twitter @MatthewRDoan
Check the show on YouTube
Live Uncaged: try the Wednesday Wisdom newsletter
Want to create Time Freedom at work? Here's your guide.
Show website: UncageYourself.FM
***
TIMESTAMPS
02:26 We've all been conditioned
02:45 Shaping your role like an executive
04:43 How to handle nosy bosses
05:56 Dangers of single-source income
07:24 Paralyzed by corporate overlords
09:10 Monetizing your skills outside the 9-5
10:42 There is no "company time"
12:03 Sorry, you aren't special
***
TAKEAWAYS
1. Essential life skill: identifying and unlearning your fixed beliefs.
2. You must exert your agency at work. Set your terms and you'll learn what's possible.
3. Mange up by learning the values, incentives, and pains of those people senior to you.
4. Diversify and stack your income streams. Not only is it financially smart, but you'll grow by leaps and bounds.
5. You have a personal brand, whether you like it or not. Will you keep it small (caged)? Or go big?
6. Make yourself recession-proof by embracing and going all-in on your unique ability.
***
RESOURCES
Connect w/ Matt on LinkedIn
Follow on Twitter @MatthewRDoan
Check the show on YouTube
Live Uncaged: try the Wednesday Wisdom newsletter
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