Lessons from “Friends” for Entrepreneurs

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Today on</span> <em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">The Amazon Files</span></em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">, it’s a tough love day. There always comes a point in business (and life and relationships) where we need to have a “come to Jesus” talk, to take stock of where we are and if it’s still where we want to be. So in this episode, I’m encouraging everybody to allow themselves a break to really consider how you’re feeling and if it’s time to make a change. First, I discuss how hard it can be to permit ourselves to take a break and how easy it is to fall into going through the motions or get distracted by the plethora of shiny opportunities out there. Sometimes it takes a major life event to get us moving and reevaluating what’s important to us and where we’re irreplaceable, which is generally not in our jobs. Acknowledging that somebody else can replace us is a bit of a gut check, but it can also free you to make choices that aren’t hindered by someone else’s standards, dreams, or priorities.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Once we’ve got that freedom, there are signs to help figure out if we’ve got stuck in a quitting attitude or if it really is time to pivot into something new. I discuss the differences between these two states and why a quitting mindset is something to work against while making an active decision to let go of something you no longer have passion for can be the next step toward getting the life you want and avoiding regret. I also explain how, if you don’t know what you want, figuring out what you</span> <em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">don’t</span></em> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">want can be a method of motivation, especially since people will often work harder to avoid pain or loss than to achieve success. And I close out the episode by re-emphasizing the importance of taking time to evaluate what you truly have passion for</span> <em><span style="font-weight: 400;">right now</span></em> <span style="font-weight: 400;">and lea