1-Year Into Entrepreneurship: Was It All Worth It?
I’ve just returned from a two-week retreat in Japan, and while most people assumed I was on “holiday,” it wasn’t a vacation in the traditional sense. Each year, I commit to travel somewhere new and engage in activities I’ve never done before. This isn’t just a break from routine—it’s a deliberate effort to remain curious and gain fresh perspectives on both my business and personal life. When I was employed, I used to approach these trips as holidays, a time to disconnect. But now, as an entrepreneur, I see this time as a fundamental investment for myself and my soul. During this trip, my partner James (also an entrepreneur in the podcast world) and I immersed ourselves in the beauty of Japanese nature—hiking, cycling through the rain, and island-hopping. But we were also partially working on our respective businesses and […]