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The internet glamorizes quitting the 9-to-5 for entrepreneurship, but most people are nowhere near ready to run a business. In this episode, Leila breaks down six signs that determine whether it’s actually time to leave a job. She explains why proof matters more than passion, why emotional stability is a business skill, and why entrepreneurship punishes people who confuse frustration with readiness. The smartest entrepreneurs don’t just leap. They build leverage before they jump.
In this episode
00:00 Separate your identity from the frustration
03:01 Have proof of monetized skills outside your job
06:10 Build a financial floor based on all monthly expenses
09:13 Develop emotional reps for uncertainty and loss
11:52 Build real assets, not just plans
13:59 Create a reality-tested business plan
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