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Thriving Through Chaos: How to Keep Going When Life Gets Messy

Episode Summary

Life rarely goes as planned, and for entrepreneurs, those curveballs can feel especially daunting. In this episode, I share my personal journey of navigating unexpected challenges—like losing childcare, pivoting my business, and even an early delivery—while staying resilient and aligned with my goals. Tune in for mindset shifts, practical strategies, and a dose of inspiration to help you thrive when life throws you obstacles.

Episode Notes

Episode Summary

Have you ever worried that people see you as flaky? Maybe you’ve switched niches, pivoted your business, or struggled to stick with a plan as life threw curveballs your way. You’re not alone. In this episode, I’m sharing my own journey with these mindset hurdles and how I’ve learned to embrace agility, make peace with change, and keep showing up—even when life feels chaotic.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• 💡 The truth about being "flaky": Why it’s more about your perception than what others think—and why flexibility is actually a superpower.
• 🧠 How to stay grounded when plans go awry: Key mindset shifts to help you roll with life’s unexpected challenges without losing focus.
• ✨ Practical strategies for resilience: Lessons learned from major setbacks, including losing childcare and navigating a surprise early delivery.
• 🔑 The power of the Gap and the Gain mindset: How to measure your progress in a way that fuels motivation (instead of draining it).
• 📚 Books and resources that saved my sanity: Must-read recommendations for entrepreneurs navigating growth, setbacks, and everything in between.

Links and Resources:

• The Gap and the Gain by Dan Sullivan & Benjamin Hardy – Transform how you measure success by focusing on progress, not perfection.
• 10X is Easier Than 2X by Dan Sullivan & Benjamin Hardy – Think bigger and achieve more by focusing on what truly matters.
• Peaks and Valleys by Spencer Johnson – A short, impactful read on navigating life’s highs and lows.
• Let Them by Mel Robbins – A guide to letting go of control and focusing on what you can change.
• Undercover Billionaire (Discovery Network) – Learn about grit and perseverance from entrepreneurs starting from scratch.

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