134: How to Create Meaningful Conversations from Scratch | Feedback Friday

The Jordan Harbinger Show

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Friend of the show and Entrepreneur on Fire John Lee Dumas (@johnleedumas) joins us to address a common concern of a lot of people have about leaving behind a miserable corporate job to pursue entrepreneurial ambitions.

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

• You're at a new job and they've already pegged you as the "quiet" one. But what do they really mean?
• How do you find a tribe of like-minded, growth-oriented people who don't seem like they're part of some motivational cult?
• After so many "we should hang outs" without follow-ups, should you just accept that a best friend isn't in the cards for you at this point?
• With a full-time job, supportive girlfriend, and research papers taking up most of your time, how and where can you find opportunities to grow your skill set?
• You're young, successful, and ready for a relationship -- but you can't seem to find anyone whose drive goes beyond Netflix and work. Where should you be looking?
• You're good at chatting when given interesting subjects to talk about, but have no skills in coming up with those subjects. How do you create meaningful conversations from scratch?
• You've got a great job and a comfortable lifestyle, but you regret never finishing college or following your intended career path. Are you a fool to go back to school?
• Even though you know the entrepreneurial life is right for you, how do you politely convey to your well-meaning but kind of clueless friends that you're not looking for another corporate job?
• Recommendation of the Week: Strong Ending -- A Journey from Combat to Comedy
• Quick shoutouts to Vivek at Google and Michael Clobes!
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