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#165: Dr. David Rosmarin—Why Anxiety Is an Entrepreneurial Superpower (And How to Use It to Fuel Your Success)

Mar 11, 2024

Entrepreneurship and anxiety are discussed as intertwined, with Dr. David Rosmarin offering tools to manage anxiety for business growth. The importance of self-compassion, resilience, and authentic relationships in entrepreneurship is highlighted. Strategies for navigating anxiety and emotions in business are explored, emphasizing empathy and communication for effective leadership.

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Quick takeaways

Anxiety can be reframed as a sign of realizing dreams in entrepreneurship, not just a negative hindrance.

Recognizing and managing stress levels is crucial in preventing its evolution into debilitating anxiety for entrepreneurs.

Deep dives

Anxiety as Part of Entrepreneurship

Anxiety is a common experience among business owners due to the pressures and decisions of running a business. Dr. David Ross-Marin emphasizes that anxiety is a natural byproduct of pursuing dreams and turning them into reality. Rather than viewing anxiety as a negative, it can be reframed as a sign of realizing a dream. Acceptance of anxiety is crucial for entrepreneurs to navigate the challenges they face.

Recognizing the Check Engine Light of Mental Health

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Practice Self-Compassion for Reducing Anxiety

01:11

Invest in Eight Hours of Sleep

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Introduction

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Navigating Anxiety in Entrepreneurship

16min

Navigating Overwhelm and Self-Compassion for Entrepreneurs

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Strategies for Managing Anxiety and Building Relationships in Business

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Navigating Anxiety in Business

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Thriving with Anxiety for Small Business Owners

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Feeling anxious about your business? You're not alone. Entrepreneurship and anxiety often go hand-in-hand. It's the uninvited guest that overstays its welcome, casting a dark cloud over our decision-making, creativity, and leadership. It's easy to think that this anxiety is a roadblock to your success. But what if we told you that your anxiety could be a secret weapon?

In this week’s episode, guest hosts James Sweeting, Director of Story at Business Made Simple, and podcast producer Bobby Richards step in for Donald Miller to explore an all-new approach to anxiety with Dr. David Rosmarin. Dr. Rosmarin is an associate professor at Harvard Medical School, founder of the Center for Anxiety, and author of Thriving with Anxiety: 9 Tools to Make Anxiety Work for You. He’s here to help change the narrative around anxiety. If you’re feeling the weight of your business on your shoulders, this episode is for you. Listen in and learn practical tools and strategies to not only manage anxiety, but use it as a catalyst for growth and success in business.

Order Thirving with Anxiety on Amazon or wherever you buy books. You can also get Dr. Rosmarin's free guide to thriving with anxiety at DHRosmarin.com.

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#165: Dr. David Rosmarin—Why Anxiety Is an Entrepreneurial Superpower (And How to Use It to Fuel Your Success)

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