Can you truly find clarity and urgency in life from working in a hospice? Charles Schwartz, Wall Street Journal and New York Times bestselling author, and host of the Scale it Lab podcast, believes you can. Join 10,000+ Subscribers: https://linktr.ee/ryan_hanley Connect with Charles Schwartz Website: https://iamcharlesschwartz.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamcharlesschwartzPodcast: https://scaleitlab.com/Join us in this episode as Charles shares profound life lessons from his hospice experience, stressing the importance of self-awareness, honesty, and leveraging one’s strengths in business.  Discover how these transformative insights can lead to extraordinary results and why outsourcing weaknesses is crucial for entrepreneurial success. Ever wondered how to balance the relentless grind of entrepreneurship with the need to avoid burnout?  Charles introduces the concept of the "entrepreneurial seasonal grind," emphasizing the significance of knowing when to push hard and when to scale back. Using real-life examples like Aaron Judge's focus on core competencies, Charles illustrates the power of delegation and adaptability.  Learn how recognizing the seasons in your business can help you maintain balance and enhance your ability to pivot effectively when necessary. Curious about the secret to building a self-sustaining business? Charles discusses the importance of systematizing every aspect of a business, highlighting practical examples like McDonald's efficient point-of-sale system.  Additionally, we explore the critical role of relationships in entrepreneurial success, delving into the benefits of mastermind groups for personal and professional growth.  Through personal anecdotes and actionable insights, Charles shows how genuine engagement in these communities fosters deeper connections and greater business success, urging listeners to challenge conventional wisdom for more authentic and effective approaches to life and work.