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Jan 2025
2m 53s

Why Doing What You Love Keeps You Poor

DAN LOK
About this episode

Whether you're a budding entrepreneur, someone considering a career change, or simply questioning the career advice you've always heard, this episode will challenge your perceptions and perhaps even change the way you think about work, passion, and wealth. 


Tune in to understand the nuanced relationship between passion, profession, and profit, and learn how to navigate this complex landscape to achieve both personal satisfaction and financial freedom.


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