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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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.
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.
After graduating, I worked for an extremely well-paying automotive company. But I always had the feeling that there was more out there. So I quit and went into research with the aim of becoming a founder.
There are no overnight miracles, it's very hard work: both physically and emotionally. Requires resilience, grit, strategic approach and grind.