Build Your Difference

Sleep might seem like an odd topic for a podcast focused on entrepreneurship, but rest assured (pun intended), tangible science is backing up its importance in boosting productivity and creativity – two essential components for any entrepreneur.

Numerous successful entrepreneurs have cited reading as a catalyst for their success. It provides knowledge, enhances creativity, improves focus, and even helps in alleviating stress.

Have you ever wondered why some brands have more charisma or influence than others? It all comes down to social skills because, let's face it, people run businesses, and people build relationships.

We must recognize that our businesses are not built solely by ourselves but through the collaborative effort of many—employees who dedicate their time & talent, customers who trust our products, and executives who guide with wisdom, all parts of a more extensive mechanism framing your success.

We all remember the 2008 financial crisis and Bitcoin’s mysterious origin straddled within this turmoil. It served as an establishment-challenging response that continued to push the boundaries of our conventional understanding. 

We've all experienced self-doubt. In fact, let’s start with a story about Martha. She had loved baking cakes since she was a little girl, but she questioned everything when it came to turning this passion into a business. Her abilities, skills, and even her dream began to seem ludicrous. But guess what? Last month, Martha launched her own bakery downtown! 

Recently, an AI developed for detecting lung cancer outperformed six human radiologists by reducing false positives by 5% and false negatives by 11%. That's a fantastic advancement! But what if you were among the few cases where humans would've been right?

VR technology isn’t future tech anymore; it's present tech. And AR, or augmented reality? It complements our day-to-day experiences.

Let's begin with an anecdote - Have you ever heard of Palmer Luckey? He was just another regular teenager passionate about electronics until he founded Oculus Rift – the game changer in VR tech bought by Facebook for $2 billion! 

I've always loved theatre. It was my hobby. And I had a professor in college who said, "All the world’s a stage. So why not take center stage?" That advice stuck with me, and I began actively participating in theatre while running my business. This hobby enriched my life and improved my ability to narrate a story effectively - an essential skill for successful business communication.

Think of the resilience you require from your muscles to row repeatedly across the water body. The fight against resistance in every stroke and push forward without ceding ground, each push demands determination similar to the strength needed in the journey of entrepreneurship. Dealing relentlessly with challenges and setbacks, we entrepreneurs must continue to propel ourselves forward.