The Making Big Things Happen Mindset Shifts

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">When I recorded this episode, the 2022 Winter Olympics were underway in Beijing, China. After watching an interview with an Olympic skier, I was struck by the parallels between you and me. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">An Olympian may train for decades for a 30-second race or downhill ski run. If that race was all that mattered, that could be pretty depressing. After all, there can only be one winner. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">But if the ultimate goal is to get better and improve personally, then every race and workout can be a triumph and a stepping stone toward something incredible. When we focus on improvement and find purpose and joy in getting better, that puts the everyday “grind” in a new, sustainable light. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>When the focus is on progress, that puts</strong> <strong><em>me</em></strong> <strong>in control of my outcomes. </strong></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you’re building a business or on a self-improvement journey</span> <em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">(which really, business growth IS personal growth),</span></em> <span style="font-weight: 400;">just like an Olympian, you’ve got to be in it for the long haul. There are no quick fixes and no shortcuts. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">When I transitioned my face-to-face coaching business online, I threw money at various solutions, which didn’t work. Some things take time, and building momentum is one of those things. It’s built off the back of mindset and consistency.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">To commit to the long game, know your purpose.</span> <em><span style="font-weight: 400;">NLP Tip: It should be more than just making money. </span></em></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">To stay excited and enthusiastic on the journey —  connect deeply with your purpose. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The journey from here to