Stay in the Fight – Your Freedom is Worth it (Solo Episode)

Welcome to another solo episode of the Dear Black CEO podcast with your host, Karl Sona!

Let’s be honest, it’s not easy to break the handcuffs of the corporate world and set out on your own. You will face disappointment, discouragement, and disillusionment; and it’s when things get tough that those golden handcuffs start looking pretty good again. Maybe you’re grappling with something like this; having freedom for the first time – but I promise that freedom is worth the fight and if you stick it out, you will reap the benefits of resilience. 

Sound easier said than done? Then jump right into the episode and be encouraged around what it takes to stay in the fight even when things get tough. 

[00:01 – 06:01] Opening Segment

• I talk about my passion for this podcast and my vision for change
• A reminder of my exit journey and what made me decide to go to the next level
• • Why I decided to Exit
  • The reward was not worth the risk
  • • The full-time job got in the way of progress
  • Doing something new requires all your creativity 
  • A shift to living out my dreams
• Today’s focus: Stay in the fight

[06:02 –10:09] Stay in the Fight

• You will face challenges and distractions on the way 
• • I share the obstacles that came in my way 
  • Getting a tempting offer that would cut my progress
• I talk about how I’ve been pushing through the difficulty I’m facing
• • Realize when something just isn’t sitting right with you
  • Reminding myself of my own prayers and desires 

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[10:10 – 19:35] Freedom is Worth the Fight

• Building the mental fortitude 
• • Independence is not an easy lifestyle
  • Remember that you need to build your dream not someone else’s
• How do I close the door for good? 
• • What happened when I tried to say ‘no’ 
  • Taking the easy way out would be like killing the baby prematurely 
• Freedom is not easy but it is good
• • It can be uncomfortable 
  • Are you willing to pay the price?
  • Freedom takes responsibility to drive results
  • It is worth fighting for 
• Identify the real enemy and fight 
• • Comfort is the enemy of freedom
  • Stick it out and you will get the reward 
• Email me at karl@dearblackceo.com 
• Final words

Tweetable Quotes:

“I can’t help but feel that if I were to take the easy way out that I would regret it for the rest of my life.” – Karl Sona 

“Freedom is worth it, it’s worth the fight… We need to live for these moments that are challenging, because they ultimately equate to the price that we pay to become familiar and comfortable with what it’s like to truly live free.” – Karl Sona

“There is a land abundant of milk and honey if you’re only willing to stick it out.” – Karl Sona

Let’s connect! Find me on LinkedIn, Instagram or check out my website http://karlsona.com/. And The Kas Company to find out more about my coaching program. Feel free to reach out to me at karl@dearblakceo.com with any questions. 

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