In this bonus episode, Dani Tan shares five lessons she has learned in the last two years of building a business. She emphasizes the importance of embracing change and evolution, regardless of societal expectations. The lessons include: titles don't matter, visibility will test you but help you own who you are, stop judging yourself, take time off and create space, and continue to explore and experiment. Dani encourages listeners to let go of perfectionism and embrace growth and experimentation.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
02:25 The American Dream and Breaking Free from Traditional Paths
03:24 The Illusion of Safety in Working Hard
06:40 Transitioning to Building a Business
08:06 Lesson 1: Titles Don't Matter
10:57 Lesson 2: Visibility Will Test You
13:19 Lesson 3: Stop Judging Yourself
14:18 Lesson 4: Taking Time Off and Creating Space
16:12 Lesson 5: Continual Exploration and Experiment