{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"He Lied to His Asian Dad About Quitting His Job - Until He Had Proof | Simon Alexander Ong","description":"For years, Simon Alexander Ong told his strict Asian father that the job was &quot;going okay.&quot; What he didn't say was that he'd already quietly started coaching clients on the side - building a business in secret, evenings and weekends, until he had three paying clients and a decision to make. Today, Simon is a bestselling author, international keynote speaker, and one of the most-watched creators in his space - his video &quot;I'm 40. If You're In Your 20s or 30s, Watch This&quot; has 3.9M views. In this episode, we go behind the highlight reel: the double life, the conversations he had with his father once he finally had something to show, and why he says the biggest mistake career-changers make is quitting cold with no foundation. &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; TIMESTAMPS &amp;nbsp; (00:00) Introduction (01:26) Being boxed in by titles&amp;nbsp; (03:35) Becoming a brand&amp;nbsp; (06:14) Simon\u2019s objections&amp;nbsp; (08:52) A partner who supports your goals&amp;nbsp; (15:44) The pressure of having it together (18:05) A compelling vision (19:49) Learning vs being an expert (23:05) Creativity as a differentiator&amp;nbsp; (25:18) What Simon is working on (26:41) Transferable skills&amp;nbsp; (27:40) Does your family get what you do?&amp;nbsp; (31:14) Should I quit my job?&amp;nbsp; (35:00) How to do it all&amp;nbsp; (40:25) 3 Tips for entrepreneurs &amp;amp; creators&amp;nbsp; (46:01) Actionable takeaways&amp;nbsp;   CONNECT WITH SIMON ALEXANDER ONG &amp;nbsp; YouTube: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@simonalexandero&amp;nbsp; Website: https:\/\/simonalexanderong.com Book: https:\/\/simonalexanderong.com\/book&amp;nbsp; Newsletter: https:\/\/simonalexanderong.com\/shots-of-energy&amp;nbsp; Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/simonalexandero LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/simonalexanderong&amp;nbsp;   CONNECT WITH CHERYL LAU &amp;nbsp; Website:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/cheryllau.com&amp;nbsp; YouTube:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@cheryltheory&amp;nbsp; Instagram:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/cheryltheory LinkedIn:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/cheryllau   WORK WITH CHERYL LAU &amp;nbsp; I produce distinctive and deeply resonant podcasts for leaders and organizations who want their content to command attention, spark meaningful conversations, and attract high-value opportunities. I ensure your podcast isn\u2019t just another show in the feed - it\u2019s an asset that elevates your authority and moves your work forward. Here are 3 ways we can work together: \u2728 1:1 Editorial Podcast Production \u2728 Corporate Podcast Producing &amp;amp; Consulting \u2728 Hosting for Corporate Shows &amp;nbsp; Schedule a discovery call for us to explore what working together might look like:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/cheryllau.com\/discovery   CONTACT &amp;nbsp; Please email&amp;nbsp;hello@cheryllau.com for business inquiries. ","author_name":"EDIT HISTORY","author_url":"http:\/\/cheryllau.libsyn.com\/rss","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/37833030\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/199365785"}