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title: "One of the most difficult feelings to overcome when you work for yourself:\n\nThe idea that you should..."
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# One of the most difficult feelings to overcome when you work for yourself:

The idea that you should...

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Title: Justin Welsh on X: "One of the most difficult feelings to overcome when you work for yourself:

The idea that you should be doing something every minute between 9 and 5.

It literally takes years to realize you can do nothing and be completely fine." / X

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One of the most difficult feelings to overcome when you work for yourself: The idea that you should be doing something every minute between 9 and 5. It literally takes years to realize you can do nothing and be completely fine.

[12:02 PM · Apr 23, 2026](https://x.com/thejustinwelsh/status/2047284870271901753)

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