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You can dwell on the negative, but it’s going to happen anyways. Instead, focus on the opportunities and try to make positive things happen. In my experience, success often comes from concentrating on what you can control and creating a simple plan to achieve it. Work towards your goals every day. Focusing on the negative only brings the same results, but you'll feel terrible the whole time. Make the choice to focus on the positive and watch how your outlook and outcomes improve.

Create a nurturing support system during the uncertain PhD journey. In academia, where uncertainty and challenges abound, having a circle of empathetic and encouraging people is crucial. I'll share personal insights on how to identify and nurture relationships with those who uplift you, and why it's essential to distance yourself from negativity and drama. Join me as we discuss strategies for building your community of support, ensuring you're surrounded by positivity as you navigate the complexities of PhD life.

I often feel the internal pressure to respond to emails and tackle work tasks outside of my working hours. But I've learned that to lead a fulfilling and balanced life, I have to intentionally switch off from work. Spending time with family and friends, and focusing on my personal growth, are essential for my well-being and longevity. These are the activities that create core memories, unlike work, which rarely does. Join me as I share my experiences and strategies for prioritizing what truly matters for a long, joyful life.

Do we need to be at 100% efficiency and think about success all the time?

The truth is, striving for constant top performance isn't achievable or sustainable.

Instead, real long-term success often means operating at 80% and sometimes not doing anything at all.

It's about stepping back, giving yourself grace, and understanding that a healthy, balanced life leads to true, lasting #success.

How do you be okay with imperfection?

What do you do so you can get back up and keep going day after day.

The “contentment” is muscle that needs to be trained.

Despite its glamour in popular culture, entrepreneurship is often a risky financial choice. Statistically, investing in established, large companies tends to yield better returns. So why do many still choose to start their own businesses? For me, it's about looking beyond the financials. It's about a larger purpose and valuing other aspects of life more than just money. In this video, I'll explore how embracing non-financial rewards can redefine success in entrepreneurship.

It’s important to remember to keep yourself being embarrassed every day.

These emotions that you feel often prevent us from doing things that are important.

Seek out embarrassment, so that you can grow and learn how to forgive yourself when things don’t go right.

Because things never go right.