In this episode, I explored the topic of pressure and how it shows up for entrepreneurs and business owners. I explained why I named this podcast Be More Lobster—because lobsters know that the pain of outgrowing their shell is simply a sign it’s time to grow, and not something to fear.

The conversation focused on:

• The different ways pressure manifests in business—whether it feels like the need to prove oneself, to move faster, or to constantly chase after results 
• The tendency to believe that being more organized or disciplined will solve the problem, and the endless search for the perfect planner or strategy 
• One concept discussed was what happens when we imagine giving up on our business dreams—the pressure doesn’t go away, and often intensifies, showing that the pressure is internal, not just about business circumstances 
• A key theme that emerged was the fear of running out of time—not having enough time to succeed, to create the life or become the person we want to be 
• The discussion explored the idea that rushing is just a symptom, not the core issue. The underlying story we tell ourselves—like believing we’re behind or not enough—creates the urgency and pressure 

Several points were raised, including:

• The most powerful shifts don’t come from new systems or more discipline, but from giving ourselves permission to slow down, breathe, and practice self-love 
• The encouragement to reflect: Am I building my business from trust or urgency? From sufficiency or fear? 
• The notion that the feeling of running out of time is just that—a feeling, not a fact. When we stop treating every feeling like it’s a fact, we open ourselves up to a different, more freeing experience of business and life 
• I shared personal insights about getting more done when I slow down, feeling less exhausted, and actually enjoying the process more 

Reflection questions for you:

• Where do I notice unnecessary pressure in my work or life?
• What story am I telling myself that might be fuelling this pressure?
• What if I’m exactly where I’m supposed to be?

If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with friends or colleagues, and leave a review—it means so much to me. Remember: you’re not behind, there’s enough time, and you’re exactly where you need to be.

—See you in the next episode of Be More Lobster!