Embark on a journey of transformation with Chris Do, the serial entrepreneur and founder of The Futur, as he shares his inspiring story on The Bold Shift Club. In this episode, host Arcui Usoara delves into Chris's pivotal moments, from a Willy Wonka revelation to leading a community of designers. At 42, Chris made a bold shift, founding an education company with a mission to teach 1 billion people how to make a living doing what they love.
Realization and Mission
Chris recounts his realization moment, akin to walking into Willy Wonka's chocolate factory. The mission: Teaching 1 billion people to make a living doing what they love. A mindset shift becomes crucial, involving recognizing limitations, pivoting, and thriving.
Creativity Amidst Practical Expectations
The first-generation immigrant experience and pursuing a creative career are explored. Chris shares insights on breaking free from self-imposed limitations and pursuing true passions.
Embracing Unexpected Turns
Navigating the transition from service design to coaching, Chris shares experiences of overcoming setbacks. The discussion also touches on managing disagreements within a team while staying true to the vision.
Prioritizing Relationships and Global Impact
The importance of maintaining personal relationships in business is highlighted. Chris emphasizes the challenge of coaching 1 billion people and the need to prioritize impact on a large scale.
Embracing Change for Strategic Solutions
The necessity of change for personal growth and achieving goals is discussed. Chris sheds light on the aesthetic evolution, emphasizing the importance of embracing change for unique and strategic solutions.
Valuing Relationships Amidst Team Changes
Acknowledging the natural evolution of teams and embracing change is a crucial aspect. Chris shares insights into building ecosystems and brands with a team aligned with vision and mission.
Managing Stress and Anxiety as an Entrepreneur
Strategies for managing anxiety and stress in entrepreneurship take center stage. Chris emphasizes the importance of downtime activities for rejuvenation.
Burnout, Relationships, and Reconnecting
Addressing burnout and the fear of being left behind in relationships is a heartfelt discussion. Chris advocates for building a support system and stepping away from work for relationship priorities.
Taking Ownership and Accountability
The conversation shifts to the concept of constantly evolving and taking ownership for one's life. Chris highlights the ripple effect, where personal growth impacts others who, in turn, impact more people.
The Power of Community and Giving Back
The value of community and its role in personal growth is explored. Chris shares insights into teaching as self-reflection and a tool for personal development.
Addressing the phenomenon of underutilized course information, Chris talks about how context and purpose determine whether design should be done with or for people.
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