How to Build a Business that Lets you Quit your Job - Dickie Bush

Deep Dive with Ali Abdaal

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In this episode, Dickie shares his journey of building a successful side hustle while working a full-time job. We also cover the importance of not quitting your job too soon, the value of curating the content we consume to ensure it helps us overcome obstacles and much more. Let me know your thoughts in the comments!

(00:00) The beginning

(02:22) Types of Compensation

(03:20) The Importance of Not Quitting Your Job Too Soon

(06:35) The Need for Intense Effort and Focus

(10:20) Creating Content

(26:16) Continuing to Learn and Create

(35:49) The Illusion of Busyness and Time Management

(36:45) Exploring the Malleability of Time and Energy

(39:38) Finding a Niche and Unique Angle

(43:00) The Role of AI in Summarising and Creating Original Content

(45:54) The Journey from Curation to Creation

(50:11) Brain-breaking moments and Leverage

(58:51) The Four Layers of Specificity for Success

(01:09:26) Reverse Engineering to Achieve a Million Dollars a Year

(01:13:14) Scaling to a Million Dollars a Month

(01:14:12) Continuous Learning and Investing in Oneself

(01:15:44) Seeking Guidance from Mentors and Coaches

(01:23:44) Identifying and Overcoming Bottlenecks in Growth

(01:39:00) Finding a Balance Between Financial Success and Other Aspects of Life

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