EP06: Creating the Life You Want

2023-10-16

"Hustle culture is bullshit," says Dave Mayer. And he knows a thing or two about suffering through hustle culture. Alex Raymond sits down with Dave, the CEO and founder of Technical Integrity, to discuss his journey from burnout and exhaustion to building a successful business with a focus on cultural fit. Dave shares his personal struggle with burnout and how he overcame it by embracing a service-led, give-first approach. He emphasizes the power of slowing down, practicing breathwork, and giving yourself space to breathe and reflect so you can create the life and b...

"Hustle culture is bullshit," says Dave Mayer. And he knows a thing or two about suffering through hustle culture.

Alex Raymond sits down with Dave, the CEO and founder of Technical Integrity, to discuss his journey from burnout and exhaustion to building a successful business with a focus on cultural fit. Dave shares his personal struggle with burnout and how he overcame it by embracing a service-led, give-first approach. He emphasizes the power of slowing down, practicing breathwork, and giving yourself space to breathe and reflect so you can create the life and business you want.

Key Takeaways:

Prioritize self-care and well-being as an entrepreneur. Taking care of your mental and physical health is crucial for long-term success.
Giving without expecting anything in return can lead to meaningful connections and opportunities.
Take time to breathe, reflect, and avoid the pressure to solve all problems immediately.
Foster a culture of curiosity and safe spaces for asking questions. Embrace co-elevation, where everyone holds each other accountable towards a common goal.
Ensure you are well-rested to do your best work.

Quotes:

“Give everything space. Nothing needs to be solved right now. The immediacy of all of these problems in your head actually can afford space and can afford breath. And the more time you give them, the better. Slow replies to emails are actually a good thing. You don't need to solve all these problems on your own, right? You're a member of a team, you're a member of a community.” (08:11 | Dave Mayer)

"The older you get, you know, the more you just, you slow down, you sort of appreciate and savor more." (08:50 | Dave Mayer)

"Asking questions in a safe space means growth for you and growth for us." (32:30 | Dave Mayer)

"Rest is a core component of becoming and really accessing your creativity, accessing your productivity, accessing your profitability." - Dave Mayer (35:19)