
Notes From the New World PSA: It's Okay to Grow Slow & The Problem with Fame
173: We need to talk ASAP. The obsession with scaling into outer space, hit 100k followers, get a blue check mark, and become a millionaire in our first year of business is hurting our mental health, well-being, relationships, and enjoyment of life.
In this solo episode, Chelsea breaks down why growing slow is actually the key to a sustainable, healthy business and lifestyle, and how the pursuit of fame is a faulty goal.
What to expect in this episode:
- How a mental breakdown prompted this episode
- Her own mistakes with trying to grow at breakneck speed
- The problem with blind comparison
- How the pursuit of fame is a backward goal
- The wheel of life and knowing where you are
- Influencer culture and why being an influencer shouldn't be a long-term goal
- Transferable skills and why these are so important
- Re-prioritizing goals and slowing down
Resources mentioned:
- The Problem of Fame - School of Life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVDLAblwRQo
- Wheel of life: https://wheeloflife.noomii.com/
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