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[45] Ernie Harker: Facing Down The Dream Killer
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This podcast is about a career journey that showcases the value of pursuing personal interests and leveraging individual strengths.
As a teenager, Ernie aspired to be a Disney artist but started his career as an illustrator for an ad agency. Frustrated with corporate bureaucracy and low pay, he jumps ship and becomes an independent artist. From there, he developed a passion and expertise in branding and opened a branding agency.
Ernie's twin brother is a licensed therapist who diagnosed him with a unique "Hyperactive Productivity Disorder." It's not an official diagnosis, but both brothers focus on being productive and on self-development instead of being preoccupied with useless distractions. And yes, Ernie asked his brother to dance with his date without letting her know. What happened? Listen and find out.
Additional highlights:
➡️ Being identical twins when even your mother couldn't tell you apart
➡️ The #1 challenge confronting most artists
➡️ Why did Ernie quit a high-paying job, and how did his father-in-law feel about that?
➡️ The creative way Ernie was able to keep his company at the height of the Big Recession
➡️ How did a Maverick presentation change the trajectory of Ernie's career?
➡️ Ernie's definition of a brand
➡️ The (surprising) company Ernie, as a branding expert, considers best at branding
➡️ How Ernie was able to control the Dream Killer and overcome feeling like a failure
Ernie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ernie-harker-a56b7624/
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