31. Creating Flow in Your Work: Critical Insights for Entrepreneurs

<p>Today we have a very special episode…<br><br>This is a 30-minute clip of me being interviewed on <em>Intentional Growth </em>(hosted by Ryan Tansom from episode 24). What I share in this clip contains some of my latest insights and is super important right now, so I asked him if I could publish it here.&nbsp;<br><br>I would love to hear your thoughts on this and hope you enjoy this listen.</p><p>Make sure to check out Ryan's podcast and <a href="https://arkona.io/blog/2020/07/23/how-entrepreneurs-can-get-into-flow-state">here's the link to the full interview</a>.</p><p><b>Show Notes:</b></p><ul><li>Intro: Arman sets the stage for today’s special episode, what it’s about, and the story behind it. [00:16]</li><li>The problems entrepreneurs have with exits. [04:07]</li><li>Business as a medium for experiencing flow. [07:17]</li><li>Arman talks about what Hugh Jackman told his kids about finding activities that bring out the best in you. [08:45]</li><li>Self-awareness and measuring flow. [10:16]</li><li>Morning rituals. [10:45]</li><li>Supreme presence and staying true to your North Star. [11:30]</li><li>Understanding who you are gives you insight into how you work best. [12:42]</li><li>Different brain types. [13:21]</li><li>Being strategic about running your business. [18:38]</li><li>Working on the business vs in the business. [20:24]</li><li>Expensive hiring mistakes and how to avoid making them. [21:28]</li><li>The importance of self-correcting and recognizing when you’re off track. [23:30]</li><li>How do you become self-aware? [24:03]</li><li>Why is self-awareness important? [25:23]</li><li>Optimizing for happiness. [25:37]</li><li>Pattern recognition and learning how to identify your superpower. [27:27]</li><li>Learning about your unique zone of genius. [27:53]</li><li>What would you do if money were no object? [29:31]</li><li>Inspiring closing thoughts. [31:52]</li></ul><p><b>Resources/links:</b></p><ul><li>Learn more about <a href="https://arkona.io/ryan-tansom">Ryan Tansom</a></li><li>Mention of <a href="h