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Sep 2024
16m 32s

Le Pause

Noah Kagan
About this episode

Check out my book Million Dollar Weekend, which helps you start businesses in just 48 hours. Check it out at milliondollarweekend.com.

In this episode, I share what I’ve been up to during the past few months, including why I haven’t released new content since August. I took time off for paternity leave and embraced the joy (and challenges) of being a new dad. This break gave me a chance to reflect on how important it is to take a step back and pause from work and doing the same thing every day.

 

In this conversation, you’ll enjoy 3 BIG things:

  • The benefits of taking time off and how it can bring clarity to your priorities.

  • My new routine as a dad

  • What’s next for my work with AppSumo and social content creation.

 

All these plus a bunch more ear nuggets along the way.

 

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