Meet Johan – Stop Waiting for the “Perfect Time”

Meet Jonah. He’s paced this same hallway dozens of times, phone pressed to his ear, telling his cousin all the reasons he can’t start his own thing. Twenty years in SaaS have given him the skills, the ideas, even the network, but also the comfort of a steady paycheck and the paralysis of overthinking. The result? Endless “what ifs” and plans he never fully commits to. In this episode, Jay is joined by Kevin Karschnik, global keynote speaker and expert on mindset, positivity, and avoiding burnout. With over 30 years of experience and multiple successful businesses under his belt, Kevin helps people move from ideas to execution by taking calculated risks, building a financial runway, and aligning work with their deepest values. Kevin shares his four-zone process for leaving your comfort zone, why security in a corporate job is often an illusion, and the practical steps to start building a business before you leave your current role. If you’ve ever waited for the “perfect time” to take action, this episode will show you how to start now without blowing up your life. Notable Notes “Any missing piece of passion, skill, or market demand means you haven’t found your sweet spot yet.” — Kevin Karschnik “The perfect time doesn’t exist. The best time to start is today, with the resources you already have.” — Kevin Karschnik "If you’re 90 years old looking back on your life, what do you want to say you’ve done? Start building toward that today." — Kevin Karschnik About Our Guest Kevin Karschnik is a global keynote speaker, author, and business owner who teaches leaders and entrepreneurs how to adopt a growth mindset, communicate with impact, and avoid burnout. Drawing from decades of experience in launching and scaling businesses, Kevin delivers practical, proven strategies to help people step out of their comfort zones, reduce risk, and take bold, purposeful action toward their goals. Resources and Links Kevin Karschnik Website – https://kevinkarschnik.com/ LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinkarschnik/ YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/kevinkarschnik Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/KevinKarschnik Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/kevinkarschnik/ X – https://x.com/kevinkarschnik Jay Abbasi Website – https://jayabbasi.me/ LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayabbasi/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/jayabbasi_/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/thejayabbasi/ YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@jayabbasipodcast Join Us Next Time On Friday, Jay will share the first half of his Top 10 Lessons Learned from Hosting 100 Episodes of Unstuck. These lessons come from deep, candid conversations with high performers, leaders, and change-makers, and each one is immediately applicable to your work and life. If you want practical, real-world insights you can use right away, you won’t want to miss this. Until then, stay curious, stay bold, and start before you feel ready.