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EPISODE · Aug 30, 2025 · 34 MIN

You Want It All But Don’t Want What It Takes

from Pretty Philosophical · host Pretty Philosophical with Denée Seaton

This episode marks the first Q&A dilemma session where I address your questions on ambition, discipline, identity, relationships, freelancing, and more. Topics covered include: Why balance is a myth and obsession is essential Knowing when to cut people off and detach Living for your parents versus building your own life The difference between wanting a life and wanting its aesthetic Why self-respect might mean disappointing the right people Creating loops to make discipline sustainable Freelancing as an ideal business model when you start with nothing Surviving the transition to self-employment Check out She Freelances, a female-only community and program, starting with a free course: She Freelances Want me to cover your dilemma next time? Submit here: Submission Form 00:00:00: Intro00:01:05: Cutting people off & detachment00:06:08: Balance, FOMO & perfectionism00:11:50: Making new friends00:17:59: Living for your parents vs. building your own life00:22:27: Surviving the pivot into entrepreneurship00:25:37: Why freelancing is the best business model when you have nothing #ambition #discipline #identity #relationships #freelancing #balance #self-respect #entrepreneurship See show notes: https://inlet.fm/denee/episodes/68b33cf82cc5fa2730288f21 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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