Hear the story of how Solon Bucholtz went from being homeless and sleeping in a gas station bathroom to becoming a highly successful entrepreneur and international business advisor. Solon is the CEO and co-founder of LBC Studios, a mobile game developer and publisher. In this episode, you’ll learn how he managed his fear of failure and turned an extremely disheartening situation into a successful career. Listen to Solon’s story and choose which action will help you move one step closer to your success today.

Action Principles 

Pick one to do this week: 

1. Take ownership in adversity. Life is full of obstacles. You grow as an individual when you look for valuable lessons within the challenge. ACTION: Think of a hardship you experienced and ask yourself, “What can I learn from this to help me grow?”
2. Compete with yourself. When making comparisons, focus on comparing yourself to yourself over others. Use your past as a benchmark for doing better. ACTION: Set a goal for one area you want to improve upon and take small steps to reach your goal.
3. Reevaluate your career path. Take the time to gauge whether your direction still serves your values and goals. If not, be brave enough to make a change. ACTION: Schedule an annual task to evaluate your business or career path and ask yourself if it’s still the right choice or what you might need to change.
4. Identify your why. When you know the reason for your goal, you’re more likely to stay motivated and focused. ACTION: Schedule time in your calendar to consider your “why” and write it down. 

Guest Resources

Follow Solon Bucholtz on LinkedIn to learn more about his games and company.

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