Hey, Bob here!
This week, I had the chance to sit down with Nikola Maharajh.
An entrepreneur who truly understands what it means to get comfortable being uncomfortable.
Nik’s journey?
It’s about resilience, risk, and finding purpose in some of the toughest places.
From the highs of nightlife to the grind of running a restaurant.
All while facing his own personal battles.
Nik’s seen it all, and he has come out stronger.
Growing up, he watched his dad leave a steady job to start his own business.
On the flip side, he inherited his mom’s adventurous spirit.
The kind that whispers, “Take the risk.”
And take it, he did.
When the pandemic wiped out three of his businesses in one year,
Nik didn’t sit and dwell on what he’d lost.
Instead, he packed his bags.
He left his hometown and set up a new life in Vancouver.
Diving headfirst into rebuilding from the ground up.
One of his toughest challenges?
Letting go of alcohol.
In the nightlife industry, drinking almost felt like part of the job,
but it started to weigh on him.
Then, when he met his girlfriend,
he made a commitment: “I will not drink anymore.”
It wasn’t a phase.
It was an identity shift that reshaped his work, his relationships,
And, most importantly, his relationship with himself.
That grit didn’t stop there.
After reclaiming control over his life,
He launched Commonwealth Kitchen and Bar.
“I’m there almost every day,” he told me, laughing.
“Maybe I’ve missed three days since we opened.”
For Nik, entrepreneurship isn’t just about playing it safe;
it’s about creating a life he’s proud of.
Even if it’s uncomfortable.
So here’s what we can take away from Nik’s journey:
1. Redefine your identity when you need to
Nik’s transformation wasn’t just about giving up alcohol.
It was about reshaping who he wanted to be.
Sometimes, it’s not enough to just make a change
you need to declare it!
2. Seek Happiness, Not Just Success
For Nik, it’s not about titles or just financial security.
It’s about chasing what genuinely fulfills him,
even if that means stepping out of his comfort zone.
3. Turn Challenges into Growth Opportunities
When Nik lost his business, he could’ve thrown in the towel.
Instead, he turned those setbacks into a fresh start.
Every challenge made him stronger, every step more intentional.
Nik’s story reminds us that real growth comes from facing the stuff we’d rather avoid.
From walking away from what no longer serves us,
and from constantly asking ourselves:
“Am I building a life I’m proud of?”
Until next time,
Bob
Here’s your gut check for the week:
What’s one habit or identity holding you back,
and what’s one step you can take to break free from it?
I’d love to hear about it—comment below and let me know.
Grab your copy of Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable
and start making those changes today!
