The key is not to win.

The key is to outlast.

Delaying gratification when we don't get what we want.

Continuing to move forward even when our results are less than ideal.

In this episode I talk about what I have realized when it comes to trying to "win" at entrepreneurship vs the ability to just keep going.

They offered me a complementary checked bag.

My gut said yes...

My brain said no...

I decided to go with my gut...

I really didn't want to give it to the nice airport lady...

Yet it taught me a valuable lesson about trying to control everything.

Some of the toughest people I know can't do one pushup.

Toughness is quiet.

Toughness is making a decision when you know it will be uncomfortable.

In this episode I re-work what toughness is and give examples of unique ways we can be tougher.

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We are ridiculously attracted to this...

We can't help ourselves.

We want to be around people who ooze this trait.

Because we want to have that trait too...

In this episode I explain what this trait is.

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Sometimes others believe in us...

Before we believe in ourselves...

Believing in our own abilities can be intimidating...

Having someone show you your abilities can kickstart your own belief.

I was asked to do a favor.

Something I had never done before.

What I didn't realize is just how big of an impact the favor would have on me.

In this episode I explain that favor and the lesson it taught me.

Consistency wins.

Repetition over time reaps great rewards.

Yet we struggle with this.

Why?

In this episode we discuss a strategy you can use to stay more consistent forever.

We want to be perfect.

We don't want to make mistakes.

Yet I guarantee we will make mistakes.

Perfectionists aren't too fond of this.

And there's a reason why.

In this episode I highlight the phenomenon that is perfectionism and a more helpful way to look at it.

We all want to be productive.

Productivity may be viewed as constant work.

Instead, what if we looked at it like a wave that went up and down.

Moments when we are doing work.

And moments when we aren't.

In this episode I outline a simple strategy to being more productive, so you don't get burned out.

We try to avoid fear and move towards comfort, yet comfort is actually our biggest enemy. In this episode we discuss the balance of incorporating both fear and comfort into your life.