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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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In this episode I’m talking about how AI and automation tools can help entrepreneurs scale their business and achieve more freedom. Here are some highlights from this episode:
 
AI is opening up opportunities if we use it with the right intention - to enjoy life more and help others. But we need to stay in the driver's seat.
 
Tools like Reclaim are helping me organize my calendar and priorities in a whole new way. AI + humans are powerful!
 
Using AI for content creation helped me finally create a webinar I’d been stuck on for months.
 
Scared of losing your expertise to AI? Focus instead on how you can use it to enhance what you do best.
 
AI expands how we think - being around “smarter” tools makes us humans smarter too.
 
If you ignore or resist AI, you could get left behind like Kodak. Jump in now while it’s early!
 
“AI is really helping us to speed up our dreams and what we really want to do with life.”
 
Want more insights on how AI can transform your business and life? Listen to the full episode.
 
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In this week’s episode of Scaling Life, I get real about my lifelong struggle with comparing myself to others - and why it only leads to feeling inadequate and like a failure.
 
Episode Highlights
 
I explain how comparing myself to the best traits of different friends left me constantly feeling "not good enough"
 
I discuss how comparison between two people is mathematically invalid - we're too multi-dimensional
 
I share how people's natural strengths may not be your strengths and vice versa
 
I advise focusing on developing your innate talents rather than weaknesses
 
I urge listeners to get clear on their own priorities over external markers of success
 
Quotes from Me
 
"You're comparing yourself to the sum of others - not any one person. Because Anne didn't have Sophie's exercise habit and Sophie didn't have Peter's career."
 
"We compare our messy insides to others' shiny externals - no wonder we feel inadequate!"
 
Do you compare yourself and feel like you fall short? Learn why comparison is futile - tune into this week's episode on Apple, Spotify or your favorite podcast app!
 
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