What physical and mental crisis led to your severe burnout three years ago?
Replied byJake Karls
Co-founder & Chief Rainmaker at Mid-Day Squares
Niche: Retail
Revenue: Approx. 3.16 Million USD/month
Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Started: 2018
I was working nineteen-hour days, ignoring my body's warning signs, and chasing constant growth. While playing hockey, I injured my back and suffered intense shooting pains. Because I could not travel, I experienced an identity crisis, which triggered severe obsessive-compulsive disorders and blurred vision.
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