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Episode 1363:
Stephen Warley of Life Skills That Matter reveals the reality behind starting a business, emphasizing that it typically takes about two years to achieve financial stability. Drawing an analogy from the slow but rewarding process of growing açaí in the Amazon, Warley underscores the importance of patience and the four key learning curves entrepreneurs must navigate: self-management, validating a business idea, creating systems, and finding clients.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.lifeskillsthatmatter.com/blog/how-long-it-really-takes-to-start-a-business
Quotes to ponder:
"You can try to hack your way to growth, but you’ll most likely burn yourself out even if you achieve financial stability!"
"Like growing açaí, growing a business takes time and for good reason."
"Learning how to manage yourself is one of the hardest feats you’ll ever have to accomplish because you can’t fire yourself."
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Episode 1362:
Navigating through personal hardships while maintaining your professional responsibilities can be incredibly challenging. Christine Comaford offers compassionate and practical advice on how to care for yourself during these tough times, from checking in with your emotions to finding solace in nature and meditation. Her insights remind us that asking for help and honoring our individual healing processes are crucial for resilience and recovery.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://smarttribesinstitute.com/how-to-keep-working-during-personal-hardship/
Quotes to ponder:
"Give yourself the gift of being honest when others ask you how you are."
"Asking for help is actually generous to others, as well as to yourself."
"The seasons take time, so does healing. Chill. Enjoy the process, let it unfold, gather the wisdom from it."
Episode references:
Rules for Renegades: https://www.amazon.com/Rules-Renegades-Money-Career-Individuality-ebook/dp/B001B681T4
Power Your Tribe: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Your-Tribe-Resilient-Turbulent/dp/1260108775
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Episode 1361:
Rosemary Schmidt highlights the importance of responsiveness in workplace communication, drawing on insights from the Gottman Institute's research on relationships. By encouraging teams to respond to "bids" for attention, just as in personal relationships, organizations can foster trust and improve overall performance and collaboration.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.gottman.com/blog/turning-toward-bids-better-work-relationships/
Quotes to ponder:
"Execution and delivery foster trust, which builds stronger working relationships."
"To pay attention means we care, which means we really love."
"Responsiveness serves as a good outward indicator of the health of our relationships."
Episode references:
Why Aren't We More Compassionate? (TED Talk by Daniel Goleman): https://www.ted.com/talks/daniel_goleman_why_aren_t_we_more_compassionate
First Break All The Rules: https://www.amazon.com/First-Break-All-Rules-Differently/dp/1595621113
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Episode 1360:
Margo Aaron emphasizes that while actionable marketing tactics are often sought after, true success lies in understanding human behavior and paying attention to people. She argues that the most successful brands experiment freely, learn from failures, and adapt their strategies accordingly, focusing less on rigid tactics and more on authentic engagement and trust.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.thatseemsimportant.com/marketing/actionable-secret-marketing-tactics/
Quotes to ponder:
"Your job is to pay attention to the people. And find the patterns."
"The marketing genius you’re looking for is not as sexy as you think. Clear trumps clever."
"It’s hard. Not complicated."
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Episode 1359:
Jillian Johnsrud outlines adaptable plans to build financial security while launching a business. Her strategies emphasize flexibility, allowing for adjustments based on new information and external changes, ensuring you can pivot and thrive even when facing unexpected challenges.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.jillianjohnsrud.com/5-different-options/
Quotes to ponder:
"You never want just one plan that you blindly follow until the story ends with - 'and then I was homeless.'"
"Flexible thinking and creating resilient plans are crucial because two factors are at play. You will gain new information as you go along. Outside situations will change."
"It’s good to prepare for disaster but create some space for magic as well."
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