Your Comfort Zone Is a Coffin

Episode 210 of the We Live to Build podcast, hosted by Sean Weisbrot, titled "Your Comfort Zone Is a Coffin" was published on August 8, 2024 and runs 65 minutes.

August 8, 2024 ·65m · We Live to Build

Summary

Your Comfort Zone Is a Coffin. In this interview, serial entrepreneur Jason Todd shares his core philosophy that "fear guards the gateway to your growth". He argues that if you're not doing something that scares you, you're not trying hard enough, and that staying comfortable is a recipe for stagnation. Jason, who built and sold a $100 million e-commerce company, also reveals his most expensive, recurring mistake that cost him millions: hiring "safe people" instead of true experts. Finally, he explains his humbling belief that "you are already wrong in some way... you are not yet aware of," and why every founder needs to hear it. Check out the company: https://jasontodd.comBook a 1-on-1 advisory session with me to apply these principles to your business: https://calendly.com/wltb/advisory👀 CONNECT WITH SEANSubscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@seanweisbrotLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/seanweisbrotInquiries: [email protected]🕒 CHAPTERS00:00 - "Fear Guards the Gateway to Your Growth" 05:32 - If It Doesn't Scare You, You're Not Trying Hard Enough 11:04 - How I Conquered My Fear of Heights 16:52 - My Million-Dollar Mistake: Hiring "Safe" People 22:21 - The Hardest Thing: Getting Out of Your Own Way 27:49 - Why You Need a Mentor (And I Was Wrong to Ignore Them) 38:28 - You Are Already Wrong (And You Don't Even Know It) 44:09 - Don't Go Down With The Ship: When to Quit 59:55 - The Most Important Lesson: Be a Student of Yourself 📈 WORK WITH ME▶ Book a Paid Advisory Session: https://calendly.com/wltb/advisory▶ Sponsor the Channel: https://www.welivetobuild.com/collaborate▶ My AI/Automation Agency: https://optimai.aiLeave a Review (it truly helps us grow): https://welivetobuild.com/reviewHow I Made $15M: https://welivetobuild.com/networkSubscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@seanweisbrotFollow Sean on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/seanweisbrot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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