How to Overlap into Work You Love

by Paul Dittus | Dec 11, 2021 | The Beautiful Mess Show

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In this episode, Paul Dittus and Spencer Pugh talk about how to overlap into work you are passionate about without getting burnt out. Do you have a job that’s sucking away your creativity? Maybe you’ve always wanted to start a business, but don’t know how to do it while working a full-time job. We’ll explain why and how to transition into meaningful work that you love without getting burnt out in the process.

🎯 SHOW NOTES
0:00 Stats for the TBM Show
1:17 Why Overlap into Work You Love
3:52 What are Golden Handcuffs
6:15 Where to Get the Energy to Make the Change
7:37 How to Overlap into Work You Love
9:20 Sean McCabe’s Overlap Story
10:16 How Paul Overlapped into a New Career
10:58 Why It’s Important to Have a Guide
11:48 Spencer’s Experience Starting a Business
13:44 You Don’t Have to Figure Out Your Entire Life Today
15:27 Your Experiences Can Help You in the Future
17:20 Steps to Overlap into Work You Love
18:25 Write Out Your Life Goals
20:57 Passion vs Day Job
22:39 Find Passion Projects in Your Current Job
23:55 Start a Side Project for Your Company
24:45 Laser Focus
25:57 You Need to Put in the Reps
26:37 Focus on the Measurables You Can Control
28:37 Invent Work for Yourself
29:10 Free to Paid
32:39 Overlap Helps You Avoid Compromising Your Values
33:06 Use Your Free Projects as Case Studies
33:56 Find a Mentor
35:29 Start Journaling at 6am Next 30 Days
37:30 The 3 P’s of Accountability
38:41 Be Comfortable Saying No
39:00 Key Takeaways to Overlap