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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