Riding Tandem | #75 The Grind: Ideas, Discipline, and the Cost of Doing What You Love

#75 The Grind: Ideas, Discipline, and the Cost of Doing What You Love

May 21, 2025 / 01:19:33/E75

In Part 2 of this candid conversation, Vivian Kvam and Casey Putney go deeper into the real work of entrepreneurship—the chaos of ideas, the discipline it takes to bring just one of them to life, and what it means to price your time and energy in a way that honors both your worth and your capacity.

They unpack “shiny object syndrome,” how freedom without structure can lead to burnout, and the tension between creating from passion vs. building a sustainable business. Vivian and Casey both share the mental tug-of-war behind pricing services, the lessons they've learned from failure, and why the real growth in entrepreneurship is often internal.

Whether you're just starting out or deep in the grind, this episode is a must-listen for anyone wondering, "Am I doing this right?"

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Unpacking this episode min by min:

00:00 Navigating Entrepreneurial Ideas and Shiny Object Syndrome

06:11 The Rule of Five for Entrepreneurs

12:15 Prioritizing Ideas in Entrepreneurship

16:01 The Balance of Discipline and Freedom

20:25 The Importance of Execution Over Ideas

26:10 Understanding Timing in Entrepreneurship

32:44 The Unique Perspective of Entrepreneurs