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Oct 2024
14m 13s

Suffering

Noah Kagan
About this episode

My book Million Dollar Weekend is for aspiring entrepreneurs who dream of starting their own business. I break down the process of starting into simple steps that you can do in just one weekend.

Something clicked for me during a grueling bike climb - I wanted to quit. And isn’t that how it feels for everyone sometimes, in business and life? But it’s our ability to push through the right kind of suffering that drives real success.  

In this week's episode, I dive into my own personal struggles and professional setbacks, sharing how pushing through those tough moments fueled growth at AppSumo and helped me reach my biggest goals.

 

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

  • How embracing suffering can lead to long-term rewards?

  • Why voluntary suffering can prepare us for unexpected hardships?

  • How to align pain with our purpose?



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

 

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