Leaving a Company You’ve Been Fully Invested In All Your Life - Episode 11

“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.





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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





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