In this episode of the Big Freaking Change Podcast, host Cara Moeller-Poppitt interviews Steven Pivnik, an accomplished entrepreneur and endurance athlete. They discuss Steven's journey in writing his book 'Built to Finish', the parallels between entrepreneurship and endurance sports, and the mindset required to overcome challenges. Steven shares insights on the importance of setting goals, seeking mentorship, and the courage to make significant changes in life and business. The conversation emphasizes the value of perseverance, the ripple effect of personal growth, and the necessity of surrounding oneself with supportive individuals.

Steven’s Links:

• Website: https://stevenpivnik.com/ 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevenpivnik/ 

Cara’s Links: 

• Book: https://bigfreakinchange.com/   

• Website: https://carapoppitt.com/

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carapoppitt/ 

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Steven Pivnik

03:11 The Journey of Writing 'Built to Finish'

07:15 Mindset in Endurance Sports and Entrepreneurship

12:16 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

15:16 The Nature of Courage

18:34 Big Changes and Confidence Shifts

21:16 Vision & Scaling Your Business

22:54 Paying It Forward: Mentorship and Guidance

25:03 Recognizing When You're Stuck

26:23 The Ripple Effect of Change

29:18 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

Takeaways:

• The journey is as important as the destination.

• Courage is learned by observing others.

• Surrounding yourself with experienced individuals is crucial.

• Mistakes are part of the entrepreneurial journey.

• Setting goals is essential for success.

• Mindset plays a significant role in overcoming challenges.

• The importance of mentorship in business.

• Taking action leads to confidence.

• Scaling a business requires adaptability and change.

• Personal growth often ignites change in other life areas.

entrepreneurship, endurance sports, mindset, courage, business success, personal growth, mentorship, overcoming challenges, goal setting, inspiration