E34 Should I Quit My Job for Entrepreneurship - MLHP

The podcast episode features Christy Rutherford, host of "Money Loves Happy People," discussing the topic of quitting a job for entrepreneurship. She emphasizes the need of having a plan and a strong mindset before making the leap and gives warning against leaving a job out of desperation. Christy also encourages listeners to prioritize their mental and physical health and work on themselves before starting a business. The episode includes anecdotes and advice for women considering entrepreneurship, with a guest speaker sharing her personal experience of struggling with multiple medical conditions and a toxic work environment while trying to maintain success in her job.

Key Points from this Episode:

• The essential of leaving a job through inspiration rather than desperation, and the negative consequences of leaving out of desperation.
• The need to prioritize oneself and one's mental and physical health before making the leap to entrepreneurship.
• The importance of having a plan and financial stability before quitting a job for entrepreneurship.
• The necessity to establish a plan for entrepreneurship and know what unmonetized intellectual property one is holding onto.
• Maintain a strong mindset as an entrepreneur that is, to focus on one business at a time and realize the hardship of working on oneself while on fire.
• The challenges of starting a business including the struggles that may come before becoming fully healed, settled, and comfortable working on oneself.
• It is more interesting to leave a work in inspiration rather than desperation if one is planning to be an entrepreneur, as health plays a key role for the business to run smoothly, achieve its goals, and reach success.
• There should be a ready plan before quitting a job in the financial aspect and an investment in personal growth in preparation for entrepreneurship.

Tweetables by Christy Rutherford: 

“Celebrating the power of a strong mindset!”

“Victory is ours when we prioritize ourselves!”

“Lessons learned: Don't make decisions based on others' experiences. Prioritize your mental and physical health. Build a solid foundation before starting a business. And most importantly, make yourself your only priority!”

“Finding joy and purpose in our work is key to success!”

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Christy Rutherford Website

1. Get a 30% Raise Without Getting Another Degree -   https://www.changenowwithchristy.com/

2. Resume Course - How to Use the Superpower Method to Write an Irresistible Resume to Land You a High-Paying Job – https://www.thesuperpowermethod.com/

3. Money Loves Happy People Private Community – http://www.mlhpcommunity.com/

Also, follow Christy Rutherford on her socials/sites:

Instagram: Christy Rutherford

LinkedIn: Christy Rutherford

Facebook: Christy Rutherford

Website: How to Calculate Your Value in the Market

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