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In today’s candid episode of Scaling Life, I’m sharing about how my identity has shifted over the years. As an entrepreneur and human, I’m not the same person I was 5 or 10 years ago. I chat with my Petter-Erik about taking up golf later in life, pushing ourselves out of our comfort zones, and our changing priorities as the kids grow up. Tune in to hear us reflect openly on who we’ve become compared to who we thought we were.
 
Episode Highlights:
 
- Why we decided to start playing golf in our 40s and how it challenges us.
- Comparing golf practice to important lessons in persistence and self-competition. 
- Exploring how we’ve evolved to be more confident and willing to try new things.
- The difficult identity shift as my kids grow up and leave home.

Want to reflect on your own identity shifts?
Tune in to Episode 13 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen: https://awesm.com/scalinglife 
 
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I had an enlightening discussion with my friend and Scaling Life Podcast producer, Kurtis Goodwolf in this week's episode where we explored the elusive concept of authenticity. 
 
What does it really mean to be true to yourself? How can we break free from society's rules and judgments to embrace our most authentic voice? 
 
Kurtis shared profound insights from his journey as a musician busking on the streets of Dublin, to working on some of the worlds biggest podcasts like Ben Greenfield Fitness, Mindvalley and Well Beyond 40, and about the work it takes to strip away our habitual patterns and dig deeper. 
 
Key takeaways:
- Why we craft personas to conform to expectations and how to rediscover our inner truth 
- His brilliant tactic for helping people hear their real voice
- Why podcasting is the perfect tool for growing yourself, your brand and your business
- That the bravest act is taking the stage, not how perfectly you perform   
- How the spark of an idea you initially doubt is usually your most authentic self
 
"You gotta go old school. You gotta turn off your social media. You gotta turn off your phone. You gotta turn off your devices. You gotta put that time aside on a daily basis and really think about ‘’Who are you?" - Kurtis Goodwolf
 
Want to reflect more on bringing out your truest self, in business and life? Don't miss this thought-provoking discussion.
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In this week's episode of Scaling Life, I'm sharing my thoughts on killing the "Law of Jante" - societal rules that keep people small - once and for all. 
 
Episode Highlights:
 
- The 10 limiting rules of the Scandinavian "Law of Jante" and how they made me feel
 
- Why comparing ourselves to others and trying to fit in does us no good  
 
- The problems with thinking in "us vs them" and trying to be part of the "in crowd"
 
- Icelanders hadn't even heard of the Law of Jante - they are more adventurous and self-confident
 
- My belief that every human has way more potential than they are actually living up to
 
- The importance of letting our own inner light shine without fear of judgment 
 
- Tips for breaking through self-limiting beliefs and assumptions
 
- Quotes from thought leaders like Marianne Williamson on embracing our uniqueness
 
"When you let your own light shine, you unconsciously give other people permission to do the same." - Marianne Williamson 
 
This was a personally transformative episode for me. I hope it inspires you to let your freak flag fly and kill any rules holding you back from your potential. 
 
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Hiring the right people can be one of the biggest challenges entrepreneurs face. In this episode, I share my lessons learned on how to build a dream team of A-players for your business. 
 
- The common hiring mistakes entrepreneurs make and why you should hire slowly and fire quickly
 
- Why skills can be taught but mindset and values matter most when hiring team members
 
- Tips for finding A-players including trusting your gut instinct during the interview process
 
- How having the right team in place gives you freedom and takes away stress as an entrepreneur
 
If you want to build a team that takes your business to the next level, you don't want to miss this episode. Listen now.
 
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In this episode of Scaling Life, we discuss the mental challenges and personal growth that comes with adventure sports like off-piste and backcountry skiing. 
 
- We talk about getting into a flow state through intense physical exertion, and how it forces you to be present and get out of your own head.
 
- Maria shares how pushing her physical limits on the ski slopes also pushes her mentally, forcing her to overcome self-doubt and negative self-talk. 
 
- Petter Erik describes climbing mountains for 6+ hours just to ski down in 15 minutes, and how the challenge helps him push past mental barriers.
 
- We discuss how putting yourself in physically challenging situations exposes your inner critic and presents opportunities to practice overcoming it. 
 
- We compare the cultural differences of skiing in orderly, quiet Japan versus chaotic Vietnam.
 
"When I'm skiing, I just stop thinking and just live in the moment." - Petter Erik
 
"It's a good practice of just being present with what you do, because usually you can't think of many other things at the same time." - Maria
 
Listen to the full episode here to hear more! 
 
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In this week’s episode of Scaling Life, I chat with Sandra Lyng, an accomplished artist and entrepreneur with an inspirational story.
We dig into her journey, from starting her first little business as a child to now running a thriving online empire and helping others find success and happiness. 
 
Key highlights:
 
- How Sandra tapped into her natural entrepreneurial spirit from a very young age, seeing opportunities to make money that other kids didn’t.
 
- The moment Sandra first experienced jealousy from classmates for putting herself out there. 
 
- Why Sandra felt like a “black sheep” compared to her more traditional family.
 
- How Sandra rebuilt her self-esteem and life after hitting rock bottom while struggling with postpartum depression. 
 
- The daily habits and practices that Sandra uses to keep her mindset strong.
 
- Behind the scenes look at the hard work required to build and maintain a large social media following.
 
“What defines my whole life is the little choice. I'm not a victim. I'm a fighter. I keep going no matter what, I will never quit, I will never give up and I will refuse to feel sorry for myself.”
 
Connect with Sandra on Instagram @sandralyng
 
Want to hear more? Tune into Episode 8 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and watch the video on YouTube.
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