Consulting Mastery What's holding you back
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Oct 14, 2024 Discover what truly holds businesses back, focusing on internal skill deficits rather than external challenges. Learn how embracing a CrossFit mentality can foster accountability and resilience in new consultants. Delve into the importance of mindset for growth, seeing obstacles as opportunities for learning. Navigate change by reframing failure and adopting a humble approach to acquiring new skills. This fresh perspective empowers entrepreneurs to take control of their journey toward success.
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Skill Deficiency Is The True Barrier
- What's really holding business owners back is their lack of the necessary skills to get results.
- Externalizing blame to market or tools hides the root cause and prevents solving problems.
CrossFit Running Struggles Metaphor
- Ahmad shares his struggle with running 800 meters three times in CrossFit due to lack of skill.
- He compares this to business owners failing because they lack skills, not blaming external factors.
Embrace Skill Gaps Consciously
- Recognize how you personally respond to challenges and whether you choose to persist or give up.
- Decide consciously to acquire new skills and accept being bad at first to grow.