Learning to SOAR in times of uncertainty
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As Fathers Day approaches I am left to reflect on the kind of father I am and the kind of father I want to be. I am privileged to be called “Dad” by two fine…
For many of us in the entrepreneurial space we often talk about our struggles with lack of focus and an abundance of distraction. I have worked with many entrepreneurs and this is a common theme. What if focus wasn’t really the problem? What if we could simply learn to have more self-discipline?
Do you remember when you first started your job? Or perhaps your new career? If you are anything like me you were excited. You were fired up. You were passionate about what you were doing….
The struggle is real. Estimates are that 70% of the population wrestle with imposter syndrome at some point in their life. While not a recognized ‘disorder’ it definitely has an impact on our mental health.
I have written a bit on why I stopped using the term goal and shifted to a new paradigm of finding alignment with outcomes. Language matters. When I shift to setting an intention rather than obsessing about an outcome, I commit to how I am going to show up. I do not commit to a result that is often largely out of my control.
This mental shift has been incredibly liberating and a welcome way to remove unhealthy stress in my life. It doesn’t mean that I do not hold myself accountable to how I show up. It just means that commit to the process, not the result. The following story of an ultramarathon I ran Easter weekend was a great example of this concept.
