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It’s easy to get stuck in life. Too much routine, burnout at a job, financial issues, the list goes on. What if there was a way to not only get out of a rut, but excel to a high level at the same time? Today’s guest has found a few magic tools that allow him to do just that.
🔑 Key Takeaways
- Why you should seek failure in every aspect of life,
- How making a drastic change can get you to the next level, and
- What to do when expanding your mindset.
⚠️ Fail Everywhere, and Accept it
Conor failed once, and then he failed again. And again. In fact, he’s a huge advocate of failing as much as possible and in as many places as possible. By trying something and not succeeding, he believes the universe is “priming” you for when your successful time will come. It’s not just about business either. Conor is a believer that there are lessons to be learned in failing with relationships too. It’s all about a holistic approach.
🧳 Try a Different Path
Sometimes it pays dividends to travel the path less followed. In Conor’s case, that meant leaving school early to work in Bali, Indonesia. Gaining a new perspective on the world and your surroundings can make a massive impact on other parts of your life such as mental health and ultimately success! It doesn’t have to cost much either; Conor left with under 1000 dollars in his pocket.
🧠 Enrich Your Mind
Want to see the benefits in an even shorter amount of time? Start reading, listening to audiobooks, and seeking out constructive content (linked below!). Conor has found the most benefit from reading when every other book is a different genre. For example, read a self-development book and then a biography. One of Conor’s favorite business heroes, Elon Musk, is a sci-fi superfan – Don’t be afraid to mix in whatever genres you are interested in. This is even scientifically proven to help trigger a response in different regions of the brain. Short on time? Mix in audiobooks and YouTube content.
📄 In Conclusion
It’s important to take a holistic approach when it comes to growing. The same concepts that apply to business also apply to self-development. Conor and others have found massive benefits from failing often and multiple times in every aspect of life. If you feel yourself get stuck, try doing something like traveling, switching jobs, or even moving. Sometimes the most drastic changes can provide the biggest results. And don’t forget to dedicate some time to learning about something new!
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Quotes
“When the student is ready, the teacher will appear”
Unknown
“I was willing to give up paying what seemed like this crazy number if it meant living an alternative lifestyle that made sense”
Conor Paulsen
“My call to action is to get out and go travel. Whether you have the budget or not, go travel to the neighboring city you’ve never been to. Go stay in an Airbnb […] It doesn’t matter, just go do something you haven’t done before.”
Conor Paulsen
“When you’re ready, the universe will reward you in whatever way.”
Conor Paulsen
About the Guest
Conor Paulsen
President and Co-Founder of Uptown Creation
Conor is a widely recognized LinkedIn Lead Generation and Instagram Growth Expert who Co-Founded Uptown Creation (UptownCreation.co), a renowned Digital Marketing Agency based in the United States. With a degree in Enterprise Leadership and a Nonprofit Management Certificate, Conor is passionate about high-level self-development, innovative business models, and giving back through means of volunteering.
Links Mentioned
How to Win Friends and Influence People
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About Dick
Dick Polipnick is the Founder of Online Growth Systems, a media company that helps big-name brands turn their e-commerce businesses to profit and advises high-growth, venture-backed startups.
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