MBA2332 Q&A Wednesday: I need a break but I can’t afford one. What do I do?

The $100 MBA Show

Omar Zenhom

Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Careers, Business

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🗓️ 5 July 2023

⏱️ 11 minutes

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Summary

Are you ready for a much-deserved break, but can't seem to find the funds or time to make it happen? Common challenge that many entrepreneurs and business owners face is needing a break but feeling constrained by time and finances.

Personal well-being has a crucial role in achieving business success. Taking breaks is essential to avoid burnout and make better decisions. You can recharge without spending a ton of money or time. Breaks don't have to break the bank! It's all about getting creative and exploring budget-friendly options.

Speaking of recharging, Omar shares his personal experience of taking a relaxing break. As business leaders, we must prioritize our personal well-being to achieve success. Taking breaks is not a luxury; it's an essential component of sustainable productivity. So recharge, relax, and come back ready to serve your business and customers with renewed energy. Click Play!

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0:00.0	Heyo! Welcome to the $100 MBA show, no fluff just the good stuff with our practical business lessons.
0:15.9	I'm your host, your coach, your teacher Omar is in home.
0:19.1	I'm also the co-founder of Webinar Ninja, an independent software company, I started back in 2014.
0:24.4	In today's episode is Q&A Wednesday.
0:26.5	On Q&A Wednesdays we answer a question from one of you, one of our listeners.
0:30.4	If you got a question you want to ask, go ahead and email me over at omar at 100 MBA.net.
0:36.4	Today's Q&A Wednesday's question is from Maggie and Maggie asks, hey omar, I am totally burnt
0:41.1	out. I've been working on my business for the last 18 months straight without a day off.
0:46.6	The business is slowly starting to get traction and we're starting to be profitable.
0:50.9	But I am desperate for a break, but I can't afford one in both time and money.
0:55.6	I love to take two weeks off and just escape to an island somewhere, but I simply can't afford it.
1:00.8	I would love any advice on how I can recharge at no cost to my business or my
1:07.0	wallet.
1:08.0	Maggie, thanks for asking this question. This is not an uncommon question. I get asked this question a lot. People are burnt out all the time
1:13.5	working on their business and if finances are tough, finances are tight, time is
1:18.2	tight, but they're desperate for a break. In today's lesson I'm going to give
1:22.2	you some options, okay?
1:23.0	Because right now you can't afford not to take a break.
1:26.0	Because it might cause you to make some mistakes that are going to not allow your business to continue to grow
1:32.0	or continue on the directory it's on.
1:34.9	You are a human being.
1:36.0	We have limits, okay?
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