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EPISODE · Jul 12, 2021 · 27 MIN

Quitting a 9-to-5 Job — and Falling Into a Pit of Despair

from My Favorite Mistake: Learning Without Blame in Business and Leadership · host Mark Graban

Business coach from the UK Show notes and links: https://www.markgraban.com/mistake84 My guest for Episode #84 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is John Paragon, a business coach based in the UK — John is focused on coaching struggling fathers on discovering and launching their ideal business in 30 days. His website is www.paragonhustle.com. Warning and disclaimer: There is a brief mention of the sensitive subject of suicide. If you are struggling, help is available Speak with someone today by calling the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255. Why did he leave a 9-to-5 job to end up in a “pit of despair” before finding more success and fulfillment? Why was he nicknamed “Honest John” when selling cars at a dealer and why was he a bad fit for having that trait of honesty? How has he succeeded in spite of dropping out of school at age 14? Why does he think every person should develop some sort of “side hustle”? Why does he focus specifically on coaching young fathers with starting businesses? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/favorite-mistake/support

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John Paragon left his 9-to-5 job seeking freedom and control — but instead found himself overwhelmed, depressed, and questioning everything. In this deeply honest conversation, he shares how entrepreneurship without a safety net pushed him to rock bottom. John reflects on mental health, financial stress, asking for help, and the lessons that now guide how he coaches struggling fathers and aspiring entrepreneurs.

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