In this episode of The Art of Authenticity, Laura Coe talks with Paul Jarvis, writer, designer and author of Company of One.
Growth isn’t always good
Paul has worked for himself and by himself for twenty years. When he tried to grow his company the conventional way, he found classic growth models weren’t authentic to him. His work focuses on the contrarian view that business growth isn’t always good, and isn’t always required.
What the conversation covers
Passion, goals and achievable lists, how Paul stays motivated, when to pursue something and when to quit, opportunities versus obligations, and what an authentic life means to him.
Show Notes
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Paul’s background and the ideas behind Company of One. [2:00]
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Deciding not to grow through experimentation and doing the work. [5:46]
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When passion is the problem and the lack of introspection. [9:30]
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Incremental steps and Paul’s opposition to goals. [13:43]
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Staying present through your ambitions. [15:02]
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Achievable lists and acknowledging the setbacks in life. [16:32]
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Busyness and maintaining energy levels. [18:44]
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Finding your brand of success and knowing what you love. [21:13]
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How Paul knows when to quit. [24:35]
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Differentiating between opportunities and obligations. [28:11]
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Your own unique authenticity and discovering your path. [29:40]
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Paul’s own idea of an authentic life! [30:55]
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Daily rituals and practices that have helped Paul. [33:42]
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And much more!
More Information
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Purchase Company of Onehere
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Paul Jarvis — https://pjrvs.com/
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Company of One — https://ofone.co/
Frequently asked questions
What is Company of One about?
The idea that business growth isn’t always good or required, and that staying small can be a more authentic path.