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2090: [Part 2] The Get-Started-Now Guide to Becoming Self-Employed by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Self-Employment Basics

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Optimal Work Daily - Career, Productivity and Entrepreneurship
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Jun 21, 2026
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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 2090: Leo Babauta encourages aspiring entrepreneurs to stop waiting for the perfect moment and begin with the simplest possible version of their business while continuing to learn and adapt. He explores when to quit a day job, why failure is an essential teacher, and how freedom and meaningful work can make the hard effort of self-employment worthwhile. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://zenhabits.net/the-get-started-now-guide-to-becoming-self-employed/ Quotes to ponder: "Failure is not the end of your business. It’s just the beginning." "Failure isn’t a reason to get depressed, to quit. It’s a learning opportunity. Failure is a stepping stone to your success." "All I know is I enjoy my freedom, and I’m happier than ever. I wish nothing less on all of you." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices