TMBA 616: The True Cost of Burnout, Anxiety, and Entrepreneurial Depression
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Today's episode is all about mental health, depression, anxiety, and the effect that these things can have on the way that we run our businesses.
Benny Lewis is the founder of Fluent in 3 Months, and he recently opened up about his own struggles at our unofficial DCx event in London a few weeks ago.
While his business was "successful" by many traditional metrics, his personal life was far from it.
He soon found himself under a mountain of credit card debt, with his marriage to his partner of five years ending in divorce.
Benny joins us on this week's podcast to share the details of his personal journey.
You'll hear about his battle with clinical depression, the steps he took to get back on his feet, and how his business was able to survive through such a tumultuous period in his life.
Listen to this week's show and learn:
The long-term effects of severe burnout. (7:56)
How Benny found himself in financial trouble despite the success of his business. (16:02)
Why it's important to realize that every dollar has a job. (24:50)
How Benny's team helped him get through the roughest years in his personal life. (33:08)
Why counting your blessings isn't just a cliche. (46:13)
Mentioned in the episode:
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The Dynamite Circle
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Benny Lewis
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Fluent in 3 Months by Benny Lewis
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Head over to AppSumo.com/TMBA to find out more, and a big thanks to AppSumo for sponsoring the show.
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Cheers,
Dan & Ian