What personal habit or behavior helped you accelerate your personal growth?
Consistent journaling has been instrumental in my personal growth. It allows me to reflect on my experiences, set clear goals, and track my progress, providing clarity and motivation to continuously improve.
What shift in mindset has allowed you to see things differently?
Adopting a growth mindset has been transformative. It helped me view challenges as opportunities for learning and development, fostering resilience and a continuous drive for improvement. This shift has allowed me to approach problems with curiosity and a solutions-oriented attitude.
What book do you recommend the most?
Currently, I’m reading “Who Not How” by Dan Sullivan. This book is insightful because it emphasizes the importance of collaboration and leveraging others' expertise to achieve goals more efficiently, rather than trying to do everything alone.
When times are tough, who or what is an anchor for you?
During tough times, my anchor is my support network of family and close friends. Their unwavering belief in me provides strength and perspective, reminding me of my purpose and resilience.
What's a question you like asking — yourself or others?
I like asking questions that start with ‘Why’ because it helps get to the core of what is being discussed. This approach encourages deeper understanding and critical thinking, uncovering the underlying reasons and motivations behind actions and decisions.
What was a pivotal moment where your business made a big leap forward?
Hiring the first person for the company was a key moment for personal and business growth. It showed my development as a leader, ready to delegate and trust others. It also marked the company's expansion, as new talent was essential for scaling operations and meeting growing demands.
What's the biggest insight you learned in recent years?
The biggest insight I've gained is the importance of authenticity and storytelling in building meaningful connections. Authenticity not only fosters trust and engagement but also drives successful marketing and sales strategies by resonating deeply with audiences.
What's a skill that we should pay more attention to in the workplace?
Empathy is a critical skill that deserves more attention in the workplace. It enhances communication, builds stronger relationships, and creates a supportive environment where team members feel valued and understood, ultimately leading to higher productivity and morale.
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What's the biggest insight you learned in recent years?
It’s always a good idea to be connected to your product – even if you have to deal with high-level topics, always remember the things you offer.
What personal habit helped you accelerate your personal growth?
In one of the hardest times of my life so far, I started journaling for 1-2h on Sundays. Not digital, but with paper and pen. Always answering the same questions related to self, social life and work. This brutally honest and regular reflection once a week helped me identify problems early and iterate fast.
When times are tough, who or what is an anchor for you?
My co-founders are my anchor in work-related topics. Having an environment where failure is welcomed with a helping hand and where weakness is valued as openness, once you are down those people will drag you up.
What's a mistake that you're happy you've made?
When I was 16 (way before the internet) I founded a travel-partner agency to connect people from different backgrounds seeking travel companions. After a year, I had to close the agency due to a lack of customers and the confusion some callers had regarding the nature of the “service.” Despite this setback, I gained invaluable insights into sales, communication and people’s needs, solidifying my desire to run a business that helps people.