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Dan talks about having an exit strategy, his strong opinion on ping pong tables, and responds to listener emails. Links for this episode:Should your startup have a ping pong table? - StartupMuseBrought to you by: Casper (So go and get $50 toward any mattress purchase by visiting Casper.com/Grit and use the code GRIT at checkout). lynda (Visit lynda.com/quit to get free 10-day trial access to their 3,000+ courses). FreshBooks (To try FreshBooks free for 30 days, just go to FreshBooks.com/quit and enter QUIT in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section). Harry's (Visit Harrys.com and enter the coupon code GRIT at checkout for $5 off the starter set, and start shaving smarter today!).

Dan talks about realizing your work can be narrowed down to one job and making sure you do that job well and responds to listener emails. Brought to you by: Harry's (Use the code GRIT at check out for $5 off the starter set, and start shaving smarter today!) FreshBooks (To try FreshBooks free for 30 days, just go to FreshBooks.com/quit and enter QUIT in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section) Wealthfront (Visit Wealthfront.com/5by5 to get your first $15,000 managed for free)

Dan talks about sources of stress and how to reduce it, minimalism, purging, travel tips, packing techniques, and listener emails. Links for this episode:Amazon.com: Arkon Tablet Desk Stand Holder Countertop Mount for Classrooms for Apple iPad Air 2 iPad Pro iPad 4 3 2 Samsung Galaxy Note: Computers & AccessoriesRoad Work Ep 15: 'One Foot in The 20th Century'Living In A CityBrought to you by: Linode (Visit the link and get a $10 credit on your new account when you use the code '5by5') Hover (You can get 10% off your first purchase by going to Hover.com and using the code STOOGE at checkout) Wealthfront (Visit Wealthfront.com/5by5 to get your first $15,000 managed for free)

Dan talks about the importance of time and time saving practices, sleep as a weapon, how having money affects people and responds to listener emails. Links for this episode:ShypShipping made easy Opening for Joe vs. The VolcanoTravelpro Maxlite 3 21" Expandable Spinner Black - Zappos.com Free Shipping BOTH WaysBrought to you by: lynda (Visit lynda.com/quit to get free 10-day trial access to their 3,000+ courses) Harry's (It's Movember! So go to Harrys.com now and you’ll get $5 off if you type in the code GRIT with your first order) Hover (You can get 10% off your first purchase by going to Hover.com and using the code STOOGE at checkout) Wealthfront (Visit Wealthfront.com/5by5 to get your first $15,000 managed for free)

Dan talks about the challenges facing Millennials, the importance of follow through, horrible offices, being self-aware in your daily life and at the workplace, and listener emails. Links for this episode:Apple iPad Pro—who’s it for? Tim vs. Eddy in public | ComputerworldKelso on Career Day (That 70's Show)What *does* Kelso's Dad do? Brought to you by Pond5 (Visit Pond5.com and use the code QUIT and you'll get 25% off your next purchase), lynda (Visit lynda.com/quit to get free 10-day trial access to their 3,000+ courses), Hover (You can get 10% off your first purchase by going to Hover.com and using the code STOOGE at checkout), and Freshbooks (To try FreshBooks free for 30 days, just go to FreshBooks.com/quit and enter QUIT in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section).

Dan talks about the reality of competition, the challenges of predicting a small business' future, doing your best work, participation trophies, and responds to listener emails. Haddie refuses to be fired. Links for this episode:Austin Kleon — How to Graciously Say No to AnyoneHBO "Trophy Nation" Trailer5by5 Garage SaleBrought to you by Backblaze (Avoid unwanted data loss, Grit listeners get a two week free trial by going to backblaze.com/grit), Wealthfront (Go to Wealthfront.com/5by5 to see your free, personalized investment portfolio and to get your your first $15,000 managed entirely free of charge— for life), Hover (You can get 10% off your first purchase by going to Hover.com and using the code STOOGE at checkout), and Freshbooks (To try FreshBooks free for 30 days, just go to FreshBooks.com/quit and enter QUIT in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section).

Dan talks about follow through, customer service, email bankruptcy, flippin' burgers, answers some listener questions, and more. Links for this episode:TrelloTodoistClearBrought to you by Harry's (Get $5 off your first purchase when you use the code GRIT at checkout), lynda (Visit lynda.com/quit to get free 10-day trial access to their 3,000+ courses), Pond5 (Visit Pond5.com and use the code QUIT and you'll get 25% off your next purchase), and Wealthfront (Visit Wealthfront.com/5by5 to get your first $15,000 managed for free for the lifetime of your account).

Dan responds to listener emails, talks about predicting the future of your business, and only doing what you're good at. Links for this episode:The Volkswagen Scandal Is Just the BeginningBrought to you by Harry's (So go to Harrys.com now and enter coupon code GRIT at checkout for $5 off the starter set, and start shaving smarter today), Pond5 (Just visit Pond5.com and enter the code QUIT at checkout to get 25% off your next purchase), Squarespace (Visit the link and use the code QUIT for a free trial and 10% off), and Wealthfront (Visit Wealthfront.com/5by5 to get your first $15,000 managed for free).

Dan is joined by Shlok, Maggie The Intern, and Haddie to respond to listener emails and to talk about coming in to work under the influence, considering what your business need to have in order to keep its employees happy, age in the workplace, leaving a job in order to become a stay-at-home parent, how to keep a job, working late and liking it vs. being forced to, and more. Links for this episode:Noble Sandwich Company - Austin, TXTHE BEST SANDWICHES ON THE EARTH. I'm serious. Lauren Hooker - Tweet "You must either modify your dreams or magnify your skills." Jim Rohn Brought to you by Casper (Visit Casper.com/Grit and use the code GRIT at checkout to get $50 towards your brand new comfy mattress) and Wealthfront (Visit Wealthfront.com/5by5 to get your first $15,000 managed for free), and lynda (Visit lynda.com/Quit to get free 10 day trial access to their 3,000+ courses).

Dan responds to some listener emails, talks about getting specific, and the changing perception of small businesses vs large companies. Links for this episode:Quit Ep #65Why do Americans not take their holiday time?Brought to you by Wealthfront (Visit the link to get your first $10,000 managed for free) and lynda (Visit lynda.com/quit to get free 10 day access to their 3,000+ courses).

In this listener-email focused episode, Dan talks about public speaking, facing challenges at work, and debt as slavery, how your job can affect your mental health, building an independent portfolio when you can't at work, and more. Brought to you by: Lynda. Visit http://lynda.com/quit for free 10-day trial access to their 3,000+ courses. Squarespace. Use code GRIT for 10% off your first purchase.

Dan is joined in studio by Shlok Vaidya(@shloky) to talk about the importance of having a plan, for-profit vs non-profit entrepreneurs, applying for jobs, and how it's all about your perspective when you're searching for a job. Links for this episode:Elite Daily - Tweet"Everybody loves you until you become competition." Brought to you by Squarespace (Use the code GRIT to get a free trial and 10% off of your new website). Bandwidth for July is brought to you by Cachefly (Sign up now to get a 2TB 14-day free trial and Pay-As-You-Go for the lifetime of your account. Offer ends July 31st).

Dan responds to listener emails and talks about customer service, making time for the thing you love to do, and more. Brought to you by lynda (Visit lynda.com/quit to get free 10 day access to their 3,000+ courses) and Harry's (Use the code GRIT at checkout to get $5 off the starter shave set).

Dan takes calls to talk about the importance of a company name, if it's too late to start something new, and more. Links for this episode:Studio Kittie5by5 | Quit #30: Personal Independence DayArea code 952 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia14 Inspiring People Who Found Crazy Success Later in Life | Inc.comLauren Hooker - Tweet "The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary." Vidal Sassoon Brought to you by Squarespace (Visit the link and use the offer code GRIT to get a free trial and 10% off your first purchase) and JustWorks (Visit the link and get 15% off your first year of HR, benefits, and payroll needs by using the code 'grit').

Dan takes some of our best calls to date, with topics including reputation and legacy in the workplace, fear of communicating with your boss, reevaluating a business when it doesn't seem to be working, and the importance of being smart but also kind. We also learn more about our growing teenage audience. Links for this episode:5by5 | Quit #66: Pick up the BandsawTexas Blues AlleyTwitter: Lauren Hooker - "Entrepreneurs are willing to work..."Entrepreneurs are willing to work 80 hours a week to avoid working 40 hours per week." Lori Greiner Instagram: adamjk - "3 Things to Consider"3 Things to Consider Sponsored by Casper (Visit casper.com/grit and use the code GRIT to get $50 off your new mattress) and JustWorks (Visit the link and get 15% off your first year of HR, benefits, and payroll needs by using the code 'grit').

Quit is back! Dan talks about the name change back to Quit, having enough energy for the thing you love, applying to a job out of state, and more. Links for this episode:Conshy Upcycle - LightingEtsy Shop Sponsored by Harry's (Use the code GRIT to get $5 off your first purchase), JustWorks (Visit the link and get 15% off your first year of HR, benefits, and payroll needs by using the code 'grit'), and VoIPStudio (Visit the link and get a FREE 30 day trial).

Dan talks about #talkpay, the difference in mindset between starting your own business and being a freelancer, and running a business. Links for this episode:Doom II: Hell on Earth - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaSponsored by Harry's (Use the code GRIT for $5 off your first purchase), Casper (Use the code GRIT for $50 off your new mattress), and Squarespace (Use the code GRIT for a free trial and 10% off).

Dan is joined in studio by Shlok Vaidya to talk about always being ready for an interview, choosing between a dream job vs. money, zombie companies, choosing freedom, taking risks, and more. Links for this episode:High school student scores $72 million playing stock marketHe’s the teen wolf of Wall Street. Sponsored by Squarespace (Use the code GRIT for a free trial and 10% off) and lynda (Visit the link for a 10 day free trial to all 3,000 of their courses).

Dan returns to the all call-in format, with great listener calls about changing your life and career. Sponsored by Casper (Visit the link and use code GRIT for $50 towards your comfortable new mattress purchase).

Dan takes calls to talk about defining success, finding your grit, being put in a box, and more! Links for this episode:Dunbar's NumberDunbar's number is a suggested cognitive limit to the number of people with whom one can maintain stable social relationships. These are relationships in which an individual knows who each person is and how each person relates to every other person. hand lettering by seanwes5by5 | Podcast MethodSponsored by Harry's (Use the code 'quitHOLIDAY' for $5 off a Winter Winston set for ALL listeners not just new customers), Backblaze (Visit the link for a free trial then it’s just $5/month per computer for unlimited backup, and it backs up fast), and Dayswork (Visit the link to get for 20% off both monthly and yearly plans).