Entrepreneurs on Fire A Ceo in Crisis with Simon Leslie: An EOFire Classic from 2022
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Oct 11, 2025 In this insightful discussion, Simon Leslie, a seasoned entrepreneur and CEO of INK, shares his wisdom on navigating crises with a 'white belt' mentality. He emphasizes the importance of patience and self-discipline in interactions, advocating for mental breaks to tackle problems with fresh perspectives. Simon confronts imposter syndrome, reflecting on his relentless pursuit of knowledge in sales. Additionally, he highlights the value of mentoring and learning from elders, tying it all together with a belief that everything will be okay in the end.
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Play The Long Game
- Be patient: treat success as a very long game and commit for the long term.
- Accept that definitions of success and happiness are personal and require sustained effort.
Adopt White-Belt Thinking Daily
- Think like a beginner each day: focus on the immediate next hours when overwhelmed.
- Use 'white belt' curiosity to relearn, experiment, and stay humble every day.
Get Out And Think With A Different Brain
- Take deliberate thinking time away from your desk to solve hard problems.
- Change context (walk, coffee) so your brain finds fresh solutions.
