How the Greatest Entrepreneurs Deal with Imposter Syndrome
Entrepreneur Magazine ’s editor-in-chief, Jason Feifer, joins Jillian to give practical advice on how the greatest entrepreneurs deal with imposter syndrome.

Entrepreneur Magazine ’s editor-in-chief, Jason Feifer, joins Jillian to give practical advice on how the greatest entrepreneurs deal with imposter syndrome.
When your audience grows, so will your critics. Tori Dunlap shares how she stays bold and vulnerable for her community, even when the haters come with the territory.
Concluding their series on Jillian’s book, Fire the Haters , August and Jillian talk about overcoming struggles, trusting the process, and finding your identity in actions rather than outcomes. With her book out in the world, Jillian moved from creating to managing her expectations for how it is received. We can’t control the outcomes of our work, but we can optimize for not being discouraged. Trust the Process Rather than being pulled into the hurricane of how people feel about your work, learn...
Pat Flynn knows what it’s like to be criticized online, but by persevering, he has learned a few rules of engagement to help guide creators and entrepreneurs. For more information, visit the show notes at https://www.jillianjohnsrud.com/rules-of-engagement-with-pat-flynn/
Join Jillian, Joshua Becker, and The Hope Effect director Joe Darago to hear about how you can impact orphan care worldwide because every child deserves a family. For more information, visit the show notes at https://www.jillianjohnsrud.com/the-hope-effect
Two years after starting a business and excited about the enormous growth opportunities on the horizon, Christine Wheatley had to shut everything down. Was it worth it? Listen here at Libsyn , Apple, Castbox, Spotify , or your favorite player. When Christine started, A Little Local Flavor in downtown Nashville she was like all new business owners, excited about her great idea but facing her own imposter syndrome in light of the 136 other tour companies in the area. Her superpower to bridge the c...
August and Jillian talk through part two of Fire the Haters. Learn how to move past procrastination and give yourself permission to ship your best self - at this moment - into the world.
Ryan Nicodemus from The Minimalists stops by to talk about embracing imposter syndrome and failure as you put your work out into the world. When Ryan was starting out as part of THE Minimalists , a lot of pressure came with that name. There is comfort in knowing that everyone, no matter how successful, has likely dealt with imposter syndrome. Learning to accept that one never truly “arrives” has allowed Ryan to keep growing and learning. “There is a piece of me that hopes I never actually get th...
Jillian sits down with her dear friend, August, to talk about part of her new book, Fire the Haters . Empowering yourself and your work starts with setting boundaries. Finding courage in an online world is intimidating, but you and your work are worth taking the risk. Jillian shares three hints on how to be successful online and in your personal life, too. #1. Set up rules for yourself “Other people can’t know your rules for you.” We all have our limits. When we feel burned out, it is often beca...
Could things be different? That is the question Nicole Santiago answered when she embraced the art of flexibility and pivoted careers during her mini-retirement. Nicole connected with Jillian in 2017. A full-time teacher who just had her third child, Nicole and her husband were stuck. Nicole, highly invested in her classroom but wanting to do more, was looking for a way to spend more time with her family and not be so stressed out. Through her blog, she found an outlet and more purpose. “I got a...
One week into his mini-retirement, Josh Obermyer joins Jillian to discuss the challenges and intentions he has to destress, decompress, and figure out what’s next. Burnt out with his ever-increasing workload and long commute, Josh was ready for a break. An active member of the FIRE community, Josh has embraced the mindset that life is more than the destination. Committed to enjoying the journey, he planned for a mini-retirement. Professionally, Josh is at the top of his game. He is an expert in ...
A sabbatical meant to last two months has stretched into two years, and an indefinite mini-retirement as Paul learned that time is more valuable than money in this season of life. When Paul and his family, including four children, decided that it was time to leave their work in the developing country of Zambia, they knew they needed rest. So, they planned a month or two away in between jobs and before they moved to their future home to allow themselves to relax, decompress, and reset. However, a...
Melissa took advantage of her family’s move across the U.S. to launch their mini-retirement travel adventures. Could a job transition help you step away and into your bigger goals? Listen here at Libsyn , Apple, Castbox, or your favorite player. Melissa, from the Travelling Wallet, connected with Jillian in 2017 through Jillian’s blog. They met in person at FinCon, and Melissa signed up for a paid mentorship with Jillian. She was even able to participate in the first retreat Jillian hosted. So, ...
It is common for medical professionals to become burnt out in the often toxic and high-stress environments they work in. Brenda Krygowski shares how taking a mini-retirement helped her unplug from the system and find something better.
What is a mini-retirement? Jillian has taken six of them and knows how transformative they can be in helping you get unstuck in life and motivated on your journey to financial independence. What would you need to do to make room in your life to take a mini-retirement? What would you want to do with that time? For help getting started, check out Jillian’s free resource: 6 Simple Steps to Taking a Mini Retirement at www.jillianjohnsrud.com/mini and check out her new course in August!...
Adam and Jillian wrap up the season with an encouragement to plan a weekend with your partner to get on the same page, celebrate your progress, and dream big for your future together!
Behind every successful, married entrepreneur is a supportive partner. Jamila Souffrant offers helpful advice on how to get on the same page as your spouse on the journey to self-employment.
Peter Polson of Tiller Money brings practical advice on learning to ask the right questions and finding the right tools when collaborating with your partner to reach your shared money goals.
Investing as a couple is more than just the technical aspects; it also means learning to work through the emotions of market fluctuations together.
By shaking free of their parents’ patterns and broader cultural mindsets regarding money, Ken and Mary have been able to forge a different path towards wealth that doesn’t come at the expense of their marriage.
Jillian and Adam discuss the pros and cons of supercharging your allocation plan or mixing it up with something different when receiving a lump sum of money.
One Hour Millionaire money coach Mel joins Jillian to talk about making money compromises with her partner on the way to FIRE.
Join Jillian (the saver) and Adam (the spender) for practical advice on how separate “fun money” accounts can help resolve conflict and offer stress-free opportunities to enjoy your money.
Guest, Andy Hill, talks about how good financial advice went wrong early in his life and how inviting a third-party facilitator into the money conversation in his marriage made a world of difference in achieving their financial and life goals. For more, visit https://www.jillianjohnsrud.com/resolving-money-conflicts-in-therapy-with-andy-hill
Talking with your partner about money can be challenging. Join Jillian and Adam as they share how they navigated the very different money patterns they brought into their marriage on their way to becoming millionaires.
Is there a silver lining to 2020? Clients and friends join Jillian to share their best moments from the last year. You will be surprised and encouraged by the progress made during an unpredictable year.
What can happen in a decade? Join Jillian, her husband Adam, and six guests as they recount their own ten year time capsules and the valuable lessons they’ve learned along the way as they pursue financial independence and strive to create a life they love.
Coach Carson is a trusted voice that Jillian seeks out when it comes to real estate investments. Hear helpful advice on how to make real estate a part of your ten year plan towards financial independence on this episode of Everyday Courage.
“Nobody cares”, is an unusual nugget of advice, but MK Williams is here to bring her honest and helpful encouragement to anyone ready to make the next decade worthwhile.
For most, the idea of a four hour work day sounds like perfection on the way to financial independence. Jillian reminds us that attaining that goal will take time, curiosity, and courageous growing along the way.