This episode is about dealing with lack of motivation and is meant to support you as you're implementing your project plan: Motivation is fleeting, so it's important to take action even when motivation is lacking. Understanding and reminding oneself of the true why...
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Ep. 251 – [Summer Series Part 3] When Life Throws Lemons: Strategies for When Your Project Plans Are Thrown Off
This episode is about how to get back on track when you're thrown off and is meant to support you as you're implementing your project plan: Expect that plans will get thrown off and be prepared to adjust. Use strategies like batching work, using a project management...
Ep. 250 – [Summer Series Part 2] Project Planning: Creating A Realistic Plan To Achieve Your Goal
This episode is about creating a realistic project plan so you can actually follow through and achieve your goal: Creating a realistic project plan is essential for achieving your goals. Break down your plan week by week based on your timeframe. Consider using...
Ep. 249 – [Summer Series Part 1] How To Set A Realistic Goal When You Have Lots Of Ideas/Possibilities
This episode is about declaring your goal: Having too many ideas can make you feel stuck and overwhelmed. To focus on one goal or project, make a list of all your ideas and choose one to prioritize. Check your capacity and willingness to pursue the goal before...
Ep. 244 – 4 Steps To Take When Your Progress Is Sloth-like Slow
In this episode, I share some tough love and also address a common issue many of us face: feeling stuck due to consuming too much information, trying to do too much, or not being honest with ourselves. Drawing inspiration from a listener's candid email, I offer...
Ep. 235 – [Ruthie Sterrett] Embracing Uncertainty & Navigating The Hard Realities of Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship is hard, yet rewarding but we need to talk about the hard stuff so you know you're not alone. In this conversation, Ruthie Sterrett and I talk about the hard things we've encountered that we didn't know was coming our way as an entrepreneur. From...
Ep. 234: [Josh Haynam] Beyond Quizzes: From 1 To 7,000 Clients – Nurturing Entrepreneurial Success
In this episode, Josh Haynam, co-founder of Interact, a quiz software company, shares openly about the rewards and challenges of entrepreneurship. Josh was on the podcast in 2020 and we talk about all that's changed at Interact including how they've built a team (with...
Ep. 232: [Matt Gerlach] Surrendering To Success: Trusting The Process & The Pivots of Entrepreneurship
In this episode, Matt Gerlach shares his journey of stumbling into entrepreneurship and working with entrepreneurs in the baby product industry. He discusses the challenges and lessons he learned along the way, including the importance of self-care and setting...
Ep. 231: [Book Review] Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us, by Daniel Pink
In this episode, I share my overview of the book 'Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us' by Daniel Pink. The book is focused on motivation and especially highlights the importance of intrinsic motivation as it relates to following through and staying...
Ep. 230: Erika Lucas (Part 2): When Is It Time To Close Your Business?
In this episode, Amanda McKinney and Erika Lucas discuss the topic of knowing when to shut down a business. They emphasize the importance of listening to customers and being receptive to their feedback and also checking in with yourself to ensure the business is still...