

SPI 586: Excuses
4 snips Jun 17, 2022
Excuses can be the biggest roadblocks for entrepreneurs. The discussion highlights how confirmation bias shapes our mindsets, making us hesitant to pursue our dreams. Strategies like first principles thinking are shared to help dismantle these limits. Common fears around time, money, and skills are addressed, urging listeners to break goals into manageable steps. The importance of taking action over striving for perfection is emphasized, with insights on learning through experience and maintaining a proactive outlook.
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Confronting Excuses
- Identify and challenge your excuses to achieve entrepreneurial success.
- Pat Flynn, despite 14 years of experience, still confronts excuses.
Confirmation Bias
- Confirmation bias reinforces excuses, hindering entrepreneurial growth.
- We look for things that confirm our existing beliefs, even if they limit us.
Prioritizing Time
- "I don't have time" often masks a lack of prioritization.
- Prioritize your entrepreneurial endeavors by making time for them.