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Despite the positives, Ed faced several challenges, particularly as his business expanded. Before his pivot, his monthly revenue fluctuated dramatically; once he shifted focus, income soared, but so did the demands on his time. He quickly realized that scaling a business requires preparation and strategy, a learning curve that became painfully evident when he became ill due to overwork.
This illness forced Ed to confront the unsustainable nature of his work-life balance. Juggling content creation, client management, and business operations became overwhelming, and he found himself at a breaking point.