1673: How To Talk To Your Family About Working For Yourself by Stephen Warley of Life Skills That Matter

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Episode 1673:

Stephen Warley breaks down how to approach delicate conversations with your family when you're leaving traditional employment to work for yourself. He offers strategies to communicate your vision, address their concerns with empathy, and build a support system that aligns with your new path.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://lifeskillsthatmatter.com/talk-to-your-family-about-working-for-yourself/

Quotes to ponder:

"Your family loves you and wants the best for you, but they may not understand what working for yourself means."

"Don’t seek their permission, seek their support."

"You are the one who has to live with the consequences of your work choices, not them."

Episode references:

The War of Art: https://www.amazon.com/War-Art-Steven-Pressfield/dp/1936891026

Designing Your Life: https://www.amazon.com/Designing-Your-Life-Well-Lived-Joyful/dp/1101875321

The Big Leap: https://www.amazon.com/Big-Leap-Conquer-Hidden-Level/dp/0061735361

Quiet: https://www.amazon.com/Quiet-Power-Introverts-World-Talking/dp/0307352153

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