October 27, 2023

Gardening Mindset for Growth in Entrepreneurship

25 minutes

Ep. 9 Do you desire a more balanced and sustainable approach to your entrepreneurial journey? Are you searching for a solution that can help you achieve a better work-life balance? Look no further! In this discussion, I will unveil the key to attaining that desired outcome: the implementation of a gardening mindset. By adopting this approach, you will discover a newfound sense of harmony and fulfillment in both your business and personal life.

Give yourself grace for the timing mistakes. Maybe Future You is super happy about the grace that you're getting. - Merchon Hargrave

In this episode, you will be able to:

Embrace the gardening metaphor as a unique lens to view and shape your entrepreneurial journey, nurturing your business growth.

Harmonize optimism with a realistic worldview, steering you towards future possibilities with caution and confidence.

Match your business ambitions with personal schedules and momentary hiatus, catalyzing a wholesome entrepreneurial lifestyle.

Foresee your resource requirements and upcoming challenges, sharpening your planning prowess.

Capitalize on your past learnings and use them as guiding lights, fostering a culture of learning and progression.

Dear February Gardener, Remember the August Gardener!

She is tired. She is overwhelmed. She is scratched up and sunburned. But there are some things you can do to help her be more prepared and less stressed next year.

The August gardener is much like the 3rd quarter entrepreneur who had BIG plans and dreams and the beginning of the season but now realizes she has to pull some weeds out and clear a path for her business to flourish.

High Vibe Journals:

Bloom where you’re planted: https://amzn.to/3pJgtP6.

Inspire Action Reflect Journal: https://amzn.to/3PVyy78

You are enough Journal: https://amzn.to/3PP4l9J

Join the High Vibe community!

This community is a space for you to show up for yourself, your dreams, your business, whatever you are looking to achieve, we're here to support you. From accountability calls, coworking hours, 24-7 discussions, Q&A sessions, and courses, you can find it here!

Sponsored by: High Vibe Cowork

Music: The Greatest by All Good Folks

Wanderer by Aylex, Weekend Livin’ by Konstantin Garbuzyuk

Produced by JazzCast Pros

The resources mentioned in this episode are:

Visit botanical gardens, baker Creek, johnny's seeds, or Hudson Valley Seed Company websites to request a seed catalog for free.

Consider purchasing weed fabric to help control weeds in your garden.

Take breaks and rest to rejuvenate your energy and avoid burnout as an entrepreneur.

Limit evening activities to two times per week to create space for self-care and household tasks.

Check the back of seed packets for recommended spacing between plants to ensure proper growth and resource allocation.

Give yourself grace and learn from over-planning in order to make better decisions in the future.

Reflect on the lessons and abundance that can be found in both the garden and entrepreneurial journey.

Listen to the Beauty Boss Millionaire podcast to change your mindset from an employee to a CEO and learn how to start a business and make your first million.

Balancing Hope and Pragmatism

A key message from Marshawn Hargrave's conversation is the art of balancing optimism with pragmatism. The initial excitement of laying out a business plan, similar to the February gardener's hopeful planning, should also incorporate the August gardener's reality check. By approaching business planning while considering potential challenges and resources required, entrepreneurs ensure sustainability and growth without burnout.

#Bigdreamsandsmallstepscantransformyourlife

#Highvibecowork #JazzCastPros

Keywords: business planning, entrepreneur, delegating, automation, gardening, future you, accountability, seasonality of business,

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

...more

View all episodes

By Merchon Hargrave

1313 ratings