Firing Back: How Losing a Job Can Win You Your Freedom with Nikolas Hulewsky

The Eternal Optimist

Nik Hulewsky, co-founder of CoFounders, shares his journey through the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, personal loss, and family life. From discussing his many business ventures and the lessons learned from both successes and failures, to opening up about the impact of his son's death, Nik offers a raw and insightful look into the realities that shape a person's character and drive. What he shares is a testament to the resilience required to overcome life's challenges and the wisdom gained through experiencing both joy and heartache. This conversation not only sheds light on the delicate balance between professional ambition and personal fulfillment but also shows the importance of family as a foundational pillar in a chaotic world.

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Meet Nik Hulewsky: Entrepreneur, Fighter, Father
• 00:01:35 - A Painting Speaks: Lessons from a Rainy Day
• 00:03:35 - Family First: Choosing Kids Over Contracts
• 00:04:43 - Defining Enough: Success Beyond Money
• 00:06:51 - From War to Peace: A Family's Journey
• 00:09:39 - Heartache and Hope: Losing a Child
• 00:11:05 - Coping with Tragedy: The Power of Family
• 00:13:27 - Living with Loss: Hospice at Home
• 00:16:44 - Shocking News in the Delivery Room
• 00:19:38 - Unexpected Turns: Fired During Life's Big Moments
• 00:23:50 - Success Against the Odds: Nik's Business Journey
• 00:24:45 - Learning from Loss
• 00:28:12 - Family, Culture, and Chaos: Nik's Story
• 00:33:32 - NBA and Life: Parallels in Performance
• 00:36:15 - Court to Corporate: Lessons from Sports to Business
• 00:38:59 - Closing Thoughts: Books and Life Lessons

Links And Resources:

• Nik on LinkedIn
• CoFounders

Book Recommendations:

• The Advantage by Patrick Lencioni
• Elon Musk by Walter Isaacson
• Traction by Gino Wickman

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