Leaving a Company You’ve Been Fully Invested In All Your Life - Episode 11
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In dieser Episode von 'Traust du dich zum Frank' spricht der Gastgeber mit seinem 'Bruder aus einer anderen Mutter', Rich Rothman, über dessen transformative Reise durch eine persönliche und berufliche Krise. Rich erzählt von seiner Erfahrung, ein US-amerikanisches Beratungsunternehmen in Asien zum Erfolg zu führen, und den Herausforderungen, die kulturelle Unterschiede, starre Perspektiven der Firmenzentrale und die Integration von Familienbindungen in das Unternehmen mit sich brachten. Richs Geschichte handelt von dem Mut, ein authentisches Leben zu führen, auch wenn dies bedeutet, aus dem Fenster im fünften Stock zu springen, weil es keine Option mehr ist, in den Flammen zu bleiben. Die Episode erkundet, wie Krisen als Portale zu neuen Welten dienen und wie das Erreichen des Tiefpunkts zu tiefgreifendem persönlichem Wachstum führen kann.
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“I got sick of my own conversations… of my own victimizations. When I learned that in her eyes I was not the man I can be and in my own eyes I wasn’t — that’s a freaking crisis.” In this episode of Traust du dich zum Frank, I speak with my brother from another mother, Rich Rothman, one of the most self-developed people I know. I consider myself blessed to have him in my life. Together, we delve into Rich’s transformative journey, navigating a personal and professional crisis that reshaped his life. Rich recounts his experience of trying to make a U.S.-based consulting business succeed in Asia, grappling with cultural differences, headquarters’ rigid perspectives, and the unique challenges of integrating family ties within the company. What began as a “dream family adventure” gradually morphed into the most challenging environment of his life. For four years, Rich faced tensions between personal values and professional obligations, all while feeling increasingly disillusioned and betrayed by the very institution he had poured his life into. This episode is about more than just leaving a company — it’s about stepping out of the shadows of those we admire, regaining lost self-confidence, and being true to ourselves. Rich’s story embodies the courage to preach and live an authentic life, even when that means jumping out of the fifth-floor window because staying in the flames is no longer an option. We explore how crises serve as portals to new worlds, enabling us to arrive as someone unrecognizable to our old selves. Rich reflects on rebuilding relationships in powerful, transformative ways, and how hitting rock bottom can lead to profound personal growth. This conversation isn’t just about surviving crises; it’s about thriving and embracing the transformation they bring. Shownotes: Book recommendations https://www.amazon.de/-/en/4-Hour-Workweek-Expanded-Updated-Cutting-Edge/dp/0307465357 https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Blake-Mycoskie/dp/0812981448 https://www.amazon.de/s?k=seth+godin&__mk_de_DE=ÅMÅŽÕÑ&crid=1258IZC81G0S0&sprefix=set%252Caps%252C931&ref=nb_sb_noss_1
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