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2089: [Part 1] The Get-Started-Now Guide to Becoming Self-Employed by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Self-Employment Basics
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- Jun 20, 2026
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- 499
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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2089: Leo Babauta argues that self-employment is far more accessible than most people believe and that fear, not a lack of talent, is what holds many people back. He shares practical ways to reduce risk by staying lean, starting small, and learning through action, offering an encouraging path toward greater freedom and independence. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://zenhabits.net/the-get-started-now-guide-to-becoming-self-employed/ Quotes to ponder: "We all like freedom, but we allow our freedoms to be sacrificed out of fear." "Don’t wait for perfection. Figure out the simplest way to start, and just start." "Don’t start with a lot of expenses, start small, with zero or almost zero expenses." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices