Ep. 173 Stop waiting for permission in your career with Austin Lutz

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Episode SummaryWhat if you stopped waiting for someone to give you permission to build the career you actually want?

In this episode, I’m joined by Austin Lutz, a technology consultant, entrepreneur, product builder, and host of Lut's Talk, to talk about what it actually looks like to take career risks before you feel completely ready. We talk about Austin leaving a stable job for a startup just months before getting married and buying a house, why your twenties can be the best time to take calculated risks, and how to know the difference between a bad idea and an idea that just needs to be reframed.

We also get into the reality of being a multi-passionate person, balancing a full-time job with side projects and family, and why you probably have more time than you think you do. Austin shares how building businesses outside of his full-time career has actually made him better at his day job, while I break down the skills your full-time job can help you develop for the career or business you want to build later.

And perhaps most importantly, we talk about why you shouldn't wait for a promotion, title, degree, or someone else's approval to start doing the work you want to be known for. Your career doesn't have to follow one perfectly planned path—and you don't have to have everything figured out before you start creating opportunities for yourself.

Key TakeawaysYou don't have to wait for someone else to give you permission to pursue the career you want.A calculated risk isn't about throwing your life into chaos—it's about understanding the potential risks, rewards, and outcomes before making a decision.Being busy doesn't necessarily mean you don't have time. You have to intentionally decide where your time goes.You don't have to abandon an idea just because the first version isn't working. Sometimes you need to reframe it.Your friends and family can be your cheerleaders, but you also need people who are willing to challenge your ideas and tell you the truth.The people you meet throughout your career can become future mentors, collaborators, employers, or opportunities.What you do outside of your full-time job can teach you skills that make you better at your full-time job.Your full-time job can also help you develop the skills you need to eventually pursue entrepreneurship or another career path.You don't need