119. How to Escape Corporate Burnout and Be Your Own Boss

The UpFlip Podcast

Terry Rice worked at some incredible companies, including Facebook and Adobe but the burnout he experienced was ruining his life. Leaving his job, bad habits, and unhealthy lifestyle behind, he started his own business to create a life he could enjoy with his family.

In today's interview Terry shares his winning mindset that helped to catapult him out of his 9 to 5 and into entrepreneurship. The winning habits that have helped him stay focused and the steps you can take to do the same.

Key Takeaways:

1. Establishing boundaries can help reduce or eliminate burnout. That includes a corporate job and your own business. You have more of a defense against it as an entrepreneur because you don’t have to do more to be more.
2. Figure out what problem you want to solve before you think about what product you can create. If you aren’t solving a problem, you will not succeed.
3. People give you opportunities when they feel connected to you.
4. Always stay curious to stay relevant in business. Don’t get complacent but strive to improve a little each day.

Resources:

• Start and grow a business successfully: https://www.upflip.com/courses/business
• Join the UpFlip Academy today: https://www.upflip.com/membership
• Connect with Terry: https://www.instagram.com/itsterryrice
• Podcast Episode 76: How to Earn $4.8M/Year Doing What You Love

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• @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter

For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts.

Thanks for listening!

Chapters

1. 119. How to Escape Corporate Burnout and Be Your Own Boss (00:00:00)

2. Background Story (00:00:50)

3. Dealing with burnout (00:04:14)

4. Starting a business while working (00:05:49)

5. Entrepreneurial mindset (00:06:56)

6. Business Section (00:09:31)

7. Discipline with your day (00:15:31)

8. Attracting customers to a new business (00:16:13)

9. Fan Blitz Questions (00:21:12)

10. Takeaways (00:29:17)