492. AMMA — The Reality of Entrepreneurial Isolation and How to Break It
The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael MogillShow Notes
Most entrepreneurs are surrounded by people who love them and still have no idea what they're going through.
In this AMMA episode of The Game Changing Attorney Podcast, Michael and Jessica Mogill unpack why building a business can feel so lonely, even when you're surrounded by people who care about you. They answer three listener questions: how to close the gap with a spouse who can't fully relate, why chasing a challenge outside the business keeps you sharper inside it, and why family members and peers are rarely equipped to give meaningful advice. Michael's advice is simple: stop trying to get people to understand, and go find people who already do.
Here's what you'll learn:
Why the people who love you most still can't relate to what you're building
How to invest in yourself in a way most entrepreneurs overlook
Where to find people who've actually lived what you're going through
Feeling isolated right now doesn't mean something's wrong. You just haven't found your people yet.
(00:00:00) Introduction (00:01:47) Starting the Show With House Music (00:06:30) Q1: Business Straining My Marriage (00:10:31) Marriage Is 100/100, Not 50/50 (00:14:32) Q2: The Most Underrated Investment (00:15:10) Find a Challenge Outside the Business (00:17:08) Q3: When Your Spouse Can't Relate (00:17:51) Stop Seeking Advice From Civilians (00:22:00) Business Is Hard, Suffering Is Optional
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Links & Resources:
Hyrox
Ironman Triathlon
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