Episode 1: Turning Points - The Opportunity to Rewrite Your Story

In this chapter, we explore what the turning points in life are and how a strategic decision, such as acquiring a stable, predictable, and profitable business, can change everything for the better.

Javier Bustillo and Gonzalo Naya

5/8/20244 min read

Welcome to The Boring Business, where we redefine the concept of the “boring” and transform it into the launchpad for a more fulfilling, sexy life.

Have you ever felt that moment when you know something has to change? It could happen at 40, 50, or even 25. Maybe it comes after a string of startups that didn't take off, or after years of climbing the corporate ladder only to find yourself staring out of your office window thinking, “Is this all there is?”

Today, we start by reflecting on turning points—those moments when you realize that what you have been doing no longer satisfies you or simply isn’t enough.

Turning points are universal. No matter the age or context, we all reach those moments of questioning. Some call them crises, but we prefer to call them opportunities to rewrite your story, change course, and build a life that truly makes sense to you.

At The Boring Business, we encounter high-level executives looking for more freedom and control, and young entrepreneurs exhausted from the endless race of trying to launch a startup from scratch.

No matter their background, they are all seeking the same thing: a way to secure stability, reliable income, and a better balance between personal and professional life.

A Paradigm Shift: The Power of Boring


“Boring” has gotten a bad reputation. We've been taught that to be successful, we have to chase the next big idea, be a leader or a succesful executive.

But the reality is that many who have followed that path find themselves emotionally burnt out, with no work-life balance. The real revolution is in redefining what it means to be successful.

We, at Boring Business, have lived this ourselves.

For a long time, we thought that to be successful, we had to build something from scratch—something exciting, innovative, and full of that disruptive spark. But through sometimes hard lessons, we discovered that real change doesn’t have to be in the business itself.

The real change is in you and the life you choose to live. We realized that, instead of putting our lives at the service of the business, maybe it could be the other way around.

That we could create a vehicle to live the life we wanted—a fulfilling life—without needing the business to be in the spotlight. The key is understanding that success isn’t always about starting from scratch, following a traditional career, or being the most disruptive.

There are huge opportunities to take something that already exists, give it a meaningful twist, and use it as a platform for personal growth.

This is the perspective we want to open up for you. After coaching more than 173 global leaders and accompanying hundreds of business owners on their own journeys, we have seen time and again how corporate careers or businesses can become golden cages.

Upon leaving, many are left without a sense of purpose, and studies show that 24% of these leaders pass away within the next 12 months. That’s why it's crucial to create a vehicle that provides lasting purpose, something that keeps life meaningful beyond the workplace.


The important thing isn’t how boring the business operation may seem, but how you can use it to make your life meaningful. Don’t identify yourself with the daily grind; understand it as a tool to turn a “boring life” into a “sexy life”.

The Value of the Personal Pivot

Turning points are opportunities to pivot our lives. In business, a pivot means changing strategy when the current path no longer works. But why not apply that to our personal lives? When paradigms shift, when expectations no longer resonate with you, it’s time to take the reins and decide your next move.

It might be that your corporate job no longer gives you meaning, and you crave independence. It could be that, as an entrepreneur, you're tired of starting over from scratch without ever feeling secure. Or maybe you’re simply looking for an alternative to a job market that feels increasingly uncertain and unstable. Boring businesses offer something many dream of: balance and stability.

The Opportunity of Boring Businesses: Why Now?

“Boring businesses” present a huge opportunity, and the time to step in is now. We are on the verge of experiencing a massive transfer of businesses due to the retirement of baby boomers.

These businesses have stable customer bases, proven operations, and consistent income flows. They are not the next Silicon Valley unicorn, but they can be the foundation on which you build a meaningful and fulfilling life.

A “Boring Business” is stable, profitable, and predictable. It may not be the next big technology that changes the world, but it is the perfect vehicle to change your world. It offers something that few sectors can give you: security and peace of mind. I

magine not having to worry about finding investors, surviving the next funding round, or proving you’re the next unicorn. Instead, you could have a business with loyal customers, a proven structure, and a cash flow that lets you enjoy life.

What to Expect on This Journey


On this journey with The Boring Business, we will explore together how to turn these turning points into the momentum to build an extraordinary life.

We’ll talk about the opportunities presented by the massive wave of businesses available due to baby boomer retirement, how artificial intelligence is changing the labour market, and most importantly, how you can use all this to your advantage to create a life that is sexy.

This is just the beginning. Each episode will bring you closer to understanding why “boring” is the key to success and how you can ride this trend to transform yourself, leaving burnout behind and embracing a lifestyle where you are in control.

Get ready to change the paradigm.
Get ready to make boredom your best ally.
Are you ready to turn change into opportunity?


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