The Power of Comfort and Excuses in Holding Us Back

Comfort is the biggest drug that holds us back from peace and pursuing our dreams. We get addicted to the idea of needing security and constantly making excuses for not taking risks. While some excuses may be valid, like struggling with mental health, it's important to address those issues before building a business or pursuing other goals.

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The Summit of Greatness is back! Buy your tickets today – summitofgreatness.com –

James Clear’s book, Atomic Habits: An Easy and Proven Way to Build Good Habits and Break Bad Ones is an awesome source of information, and it’s been many years in the making. In fact, James Clear told me about how this book (and his writing career as a whole) is really the result of his taking his own advice.

Jaspreet Singh, otherwise known as the Minority Mindset, is a qualified attorney, investor, and CEO of both Market Briefs and Market Insider. Although he didn’t receive any formal financial education, he is on a mission to make financial education fun and accessible. His brand has helped countless people get out of debt, start investing, and create a plan for building wealth.

For more than 25 years, Sukhinder Singh Cassidy has been a leading tech entrepreneur and CEO who’s grown, scaled, and advised for companies like Google, Amazon, and more. She’s currently the Founder and Chairman of theBoardlist, a talent marketplace focused on putting diverse leaders into key executive positions. She also serves on the board of directors at Urban Outfitters and Upstart.

Guy Raz has been studying entrepreneurs for several years. You may know him as the voice of the incredible podcast How I Built This on NPR. I was so excited to have him on The School of Greatness to give his insight on the world of entrepreneurship and what sets successful entrepreneurs apart.

In this episode you will learn,

The key factor that distinguishes exceptional entrepreneurs and sets them on a path to success.
Whether achieving success or maintaining it poses a greater challenge and what it takes to excel in both aspects.
The motivations behind individuals in business, whether they prioritize the mission or financial gains.
The significance of failure in the entrepreneurial journey and how it contributes to personal and professional growth.
Common misconceptions surrounding the entrepreneurial lifestyle and gain insights into the realities of being an entrepreneur.

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Links to full episodes:

James Clear – https://link.chtbl.com/1395-pod

Jaspreet Singh – https://link.chtbl.com/1327-pod

Sukhinder Singh Cassidy – https://link.chtbl.com/1150-pod

Guy Raz – https://lewishowes.com/podcast/an-entrepreneurs-guide-to-success-with-guy-raz/

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