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Today's caller wants to know if it's ok to be successful.
Notes from Chris
Episode 1689
When I started this podcast, I knew I wanted to talk about all kinds of issues related to part-time entrepreneurship—anything that would be relevant for someone getting into this world for the first time. Something that I learned pretty quickly is that it’s not just practical or logistical issues that our listeners have to deal with. There are all sorts of emotional or psychological issues that come up as well. I feel overwhelmed. I feel like I’m not giving my best. I worry that if I take time for myself, I’m taking it away from my family. All of these things we’ve discussed in some detail—but today’s listener brings up something from a different perspective. I don’t want to give it all away, so let’s hear from her directly."Here's a question I don't think you've ever talked about. My sister has started an art restoration service, where she cleans up old paintings and antique furniture. It's a lot of painstaking work that has to be done carefully and delicately, so it takes a lot of time. Since she started the service, she's had three referrals to well-off clients and has made $5,000. So far so good, right? But here's the thing: she feels guilty about it! She says it's a form of capitalism that only rich people can participate in, and even though she loves art, she'd rather do something to make it more accessible. I told her there's nothing wrong with charging people for a valuable service. What would you tell her?"Listen to today's episode to learn more...
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