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ZCS 065: Why I Took a Hiatus and What’s Next

Episode Summary

Hello everybody! If you’re a long-time listener of The Zen Courses Show you may have noticed that I took a hiatus for a bit. Almost a year to be exact. In this episode, you’ll find out why I took a break, what I learned during my time away, and what’s coming up next. Lessons I learned out of the break It’s ok to stop. I know that’s not the message you hear. Everyone else tells you to hustle till you drop. During my break, I learned that it’s not about working non-stop but instead working strategically. The big reveal! There’s a big change coming to the show--starting with the next episode. I am re-branding the podcast, with a new name, new artwork, and a stronger focus. Listen to find out more! Episode Quotes "I don't believe that you have to work non-stop. I do believe in working hard and smart." "While technology is super important and valuable it can be a distraction." "You have to go all in if you are thinking about doing something." "Business problems are usually connected to personal resistance in a particular area." Listen to Learn 00:45 Why I took a break with the Zen Courses Show? 02:31 Re-evaluation and what I learned 06:49 Upcoming changes and new stuffs with the podcast 11:24 Re-launch Date 15:22 The biggest lessons I learned out of the break 19:41 Announcements and Links

Episode Notes

Hello everybody! If you’re a long-time listener of The Zen Courses Show you may have noticed that I took a hiatus for a bit. Almost a year to be exact. In this episode, you’ll find out why I took a break, what I learned during my time away, and what’s coming up next.

Lessons I learned out of the break

It’s ok to stop. I know that’s not the message you hear. Everyone else tells you to hustle till you drop. During my break, I learned that it’s not about working non-stop but instead working strategically.

The big reveal!

There’s a big change coming to the show--starting with the next episode. I am re-branding the podcast, with a new name, new artwork, and a stronger focus. Listen to find out more!

Episode Quotes

"I don't believe that you have to work non-stop. I do believe in working hard and smart."

"While technology is super important and valuable it can be a distraction."

"You have to go all in if you are thinking about doing something."

"Business problems are usually connected to personal resistance in a particular area."

Listen to Learn

00:45 Why I took a break with the Zen Courses Show?

02:31 Re-evaluation and what I learned

06:49 Upcoming changes and new stuffs with the podcast

11:24 Re-launch Date

15:22 The biggest lessons I learned out of the break

19:41 Announcements and Links