From $70 Million Success to Burnout and Resilience: Chris Evans on Building a Joyful Business and Thriving Relationships

From $70 Million Success to Burnout and Resilience: Chris Evans on Building a Joyful Business and Thriving Relationships On today's episode of The Mary Dee Show, we have a special guest, Chris Evans, who successfully built a $70 million portfolio of digital businesses in just seven years. Leading a team of 150 people globally, Chris, as a founder, understands the challenges faced by CEOs, founders, and business owners. But Chris's journey is not just about success; it's also about navigating failure and finding a more balanced and fulfilling path in business and life. He's here to share valuable insights from his book, "Joy of Failure," where he delves into the highs and lows of entrepreneurship. In this episode, Chris talks about the importance of prioritizing health and well-being for sustainable success, including the significance of rest. He also discusses some biohacking techniques and supplements he uses to maintain his energy and health. Additionally, Chris and Mary Dee touch on the critical aspect of having the right values and value systems in entrepreneurship. They explore the dangers of basing your self-worth on external achievements and share the importance of self-awareness. The episode also features a candid conversation about embracing failure, learning from it, and using it as a catalyst for personal growth and happiness. Chris encourages listeners to be open about their failures and shares how they can lead to newfound joy and contentment. Towards the end, Chris provides a glimpse into his long-lasting marriage, highlighting the importance of commitment, self-improvement, and focusing on what truly matters in life. Tune in to gain insights from Chris's journey and discover how he found joy in both success and failure, showing that you can build a thriving business while enjoying a fulfilling life.   KEY TAKEAWAYS: Chris Evans built a $70 million portfolio of digital businesses within seven years. [00:00.897] Rest is an underutilized hack in biology. A well-rested nervous system leads to better decisions.  [02:08.914] Chris recommends supplements like complex vitamins B, D, DHEA, and methylene blue for improved cognitive and physical health.  [03:48.21] Mary Dee suggests getting regular blood work done to monitor your health. [08:07.053] Chris follows a regimen of sauna, red light therapy, cold plunges, and breathwork for enhanced health and performance. [10:42.154] Finding joy and contentment in life is essential [12:32.522] Recognize when you're operating out of avoidance [18:02.794] Failure can lead to new levels of joy, peace, and contentment.  [24:23.846] Commitment to personal growth and becoming a better person  [29:58.23] MEMORABLE QUOTES: -Chris Evans discusses the importance of rest and the underutilized hack in biology. He says, "One of the most underutilized hacks in biology is rest." - Chris Evans [03:04.534] -Chris Evans talks about the importance of awareness and finding intrinsic values. He says, "we're not guaranteed tomorrow. We're not guaranteed next month. We have today." - Chris Evans  [14:50.061]  Where to Find & Connect With Our Guest: http://chrisaevans.com/newsletter  https://www.linkedin.com/in/thechrisevans/  http://instagram.com/chrisaevans/    Subscribe to Mary Dee's Youtube Follow Mary on Instagram and Linkedin  Check out The Breasties! The first all-inclusive nonprofit organization that creates community for breast and gynecologic cancer survivors, previvors, thrivers, and carevivors.