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#7 | Nearly Going Bankrupt and Why You NEED To Get Rich As Fast As Possible As a Young Business Owners Building a Coaching Business

1 h 0 min · 8 de may de 2026
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In this episode of Grinding For Freedom, we talk about the uncomfortable difference between working hard and actually doing the work that moves your life and business forward. We break down the danger of getting trapped on the hamster wheel - constantly doing urgent tasks, putting out fires, and feeling busy, while avoiding the important decisions that could actually create growth. Anthony shares a raw update on feeling financially stretched in the business, why that pressure has created a new level of urgency, and the mindset shift that came from realising they need £100K in the bank as fast as possible. We also get into blind spots, business bottlenecks, why “wanting” more money is not the same as feeling like you truly need it, and how your standards shape the way you operate. Plus, Fox shares updates on his Shopify experiment, Amazon review strategy, publishing pipeline, and why relying on one income source can become dangerous when the platform you depend on can pull the plug overnight. IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVER: * Why working hard can still keep you stuck * The difference between urgent work and important work * How blind spots silently slow down your growth * Why creating urgency changes the way you operate * The danger of relying too heavily on one platform or income stream * Why cash reserves create more freedom, leverage, and better decisions * How personal growth directly impacts business growth * The mindset shift from frustration to acceptance and action If you’re working hard but still feel like you’re not moving fast enough, this episode will challenge the way you think about urgency, money, growth, and what it really takes to become the person who gets the results you say you want.

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