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Ep. 548 – Strategy + Getting Lean In the New Market

Takeaways: -Understanding individual strategies is crucial during market downturns. -People’s spending habits are influenced by their feelings of safety. -Having a long-term mindset is essential for navigating changes. -Proactive planning can prevent being caught off guard by economic shifts. -Marketing becomes vital during competitive market conditions. -Adaptability and creativity are key to overcoming challenges. -Getting lean can lead to healthier financial practices.
Ep. 547 – Stop, Breath, Don’t Panic About The Market

Takeaways: -When resources are limited, creativity flourishes. -Adversity can lead to personal refinement and growth. -Adaptability is key to overcoming challenges. -A healthy perspective is essential during uncertainty. -Fear can cloud judgment and decision-making. -Embrace challenges as opportunities for growth.
Ep. 539 – A, B, C Level Problems

Takeaways: -Everything you do in business feels important, but not all tasks are equal. -Identifying and classifying problems is crucial for effective leadership. -Problems have different levels of urgency and impact. -Focusing on A-level problems can create significant change. -Avoid distractions that take you away from solving key issues. -Regularly assess what five things could radically change your company. -The best work is the work that has the biggest impact.
Ep. 532 – Selling Yourself Short

Takeaways -We often sell our reputation for money. -Greed can have corrosive effects on service quality. -Selling yourself short affects your long-term success. -Keeping promises is essential in business and life. -Small disciplines impact all areas of life. -Integrity should be prioritized over quick financial gains.
Ep. 530 – Courage

Takeaways: -Courage is moving forward despite feeling afraid. -Fear is often more intimidating than the reality. -Many opportunities are missed due to lack of courage. -It’s unreasonable to expect to excel without practice. -Failure is inevitable, but trying is essential. -You can’t win a race you don’t enter. -Making decisions in the face of fear is necessary for growth.
Ep. 529 – Talking Myself Out of It

Takeaways: -Everything starts with an idea. -You must have intentionality in your life. -We become so risk focused that we won’t execute. -Change is often resisted due to fear. -Your idea doesn’t have to be world changing, small ideas matter too.
Ep. 527 – It Is A Building Game

Takeaways: -Learning something new shouldn’t mean forgetting everything else. -Refinement is key to applying new knowledge effectively. -Reminders are more valuable than new teachings. -New skills should enhance, not replace, existing knowledge. -Throwing everything out can lead to starting over unnecessarily. -Continuous improvement is essential for growth.
Ep. 522 – Critical Thinking Where Are You?

Takeaways: -Critical thinking is essential for making informed decisions. -Practical applications of critical thinking can solve everyday problems. -Life’s problems are multi-faceted and require comprehensive solutions. -Critical thinking can help navigate toxic work environments.
Ep. 517 – We’ve Always Done It That Way

Takeaways: -The mindset of ‘we’ve always done it this way’ limits progress. -Stepping away from a problem can lead to new solutions. -Single path thinking can lead to project stagnation. -Agency in decision-making leads to better outcomes. -Exploring multiple solutions is key to overcoming challenges.
Ep. 514 – Do It Faster

Takeaways: -Long-term goals require a focus on speed and efficiency. -Feedback and iteration are crucial for reaching goals. -Creativity often emerges from having fewer options. -The journey to success can be accelerated with the right mindset. -Obstacles can lead to greater creativity and innovation. -The right questions can guide us towards the right answers.
Ep. 510 – It’s Not The End Of The World

Takeaways: -It’s not the end of the world if you fail. -Failure is a part of the journey to success. -Planning is essential before implementing new processes. -Embracing new experiences can be uncomfortable but rewarding. -Pain often leads to the best learning opportunities. -Shipping things, even imperfectly, is better than not shipping at all. -Don’t let fear of failure stop you from trying.
Ep. 508 – Be Passionate Be Creative

Takeaways: -It’s important to be passionate about what you do. -Choose to be content in the journey, not just the goal. -The journey is what makes the end goal great. -Creativity is essential for overcoming obstacles. -You may need to do things you don’t love to reach your goals. -Creativity can manifest in various forms, not just art.