Episode 560: Five lessons my younger business mentor has taught me about business
My Daily Business Podcast
Develop internal discipline and intrinsic motivation
Fiona stresses self-driven consistency in business and finding an inner why that sustains effort through hard times.
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In this episode, Fiona shares powerful business lessons learned from watching her son navigate competitive basketball tryouts, revealing how sports psychology principles can transform your entrepreneurial mindset and business success.
You'll Learn How To:
- Master the art of consistent showing up in business, even when motivation is low and results aren't immediately visible
- Embrace uncertainty and put yourself forward for opportunities, despite competition and fear of rejection
- Strategically surround yourself with mentors and peers who challenge you to level up your business skills
- Develop internal discipline and self-motivation that doesn't rely on external validation or pressure
- Rediscover joy and fun in your business journey while maintaining high performance standards
- Apply sports psychology principles to overcome business challenges and build resilience
- Transform your mindset around competition and use it as fuel for growth rather than intimidation
- Create sustainable business practices that prioritize both success and personal fulfillment
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