Successful? Why You Still Feel Empty
Successful? Why You Still Feel Empty
Why is having a clear direction crucial for long-term success?
Clarity is key to success. Without a clear mission and purpose, you won't achieve your goals. Life becomes unmanageable and directionless, and things start to fall apart. Being busy doesn't mean being productive. There's a difference between being busy and being productively busy. When you act with clarity, aligned with your mission and purpose, you are productively busy. But when you are just doing things without direction or clarity, it becomes unproductive.
What strategies can help entrepreneurs overcome fear in their business journey?
You're running away from the problem because of fear. That's when the inner critic appears, telling you you're not good enough or you can't do this or that. For some, fear means "Forget Everything and Run." Instead, it should mean "Face Everything and Reforge." Don't let fear control you or be your steering wheel in life. You need to be in the driver's seat, steering your own destiny. Fear is everywhere, but it can be overcome and can even be a powerful learning experience. The best way to overcome fear is to face it head-on. That's when you gain empowerment, clarity, and freedom.
How can business owners overcome imposter syndrome to grow?
When you're aiming to reach the next level, that inner voice may pop up, saying, "You can't do this," or "Who do you think you are?" Imposter syndrome appears, and you can choose to listen to that voice and let it control you, or you can recognize that it’s trying to stop you from overcoming challenges. You must shift that paradigm. Remove that inner voice and realize it doesn't control you—you control your destiny. Every time I faced a challenge that I knew would push me, I grew. Challenges are meant to help you grow, not stop you—they move you forward.
How do you define freedom?
Freedom means not being handcuffed by anything or anyone. It is the ability to live life and create success on your own terms. Your definition of success may be completely different from someone else's. What does success look like for you? What does creating success on your terms mean? What do your relationships with the people around you look like? Freedom is living life on your terms, not someone else's. We are not victims of our circumstances—we control our destiny. Looking at my life, if I don’t have the freedom to create, then I’m in shackles. No one wants to be in shackles or handcuffed.
What advice does every entrepreneur need to hear?
Don't try to do it all by yourself. Understand that your success depends on your team. If you try to do everything alone, it won't work. I've tried doing it alone many times, and there's much more success when you have people around to help you reach the next level. Don't be afraid to ask for help. Many people let ego and fear stop them from reaching out because they feel ashamed or shy. But you'd be surprised how many people are willing to lend a hand. People genuinely want to help others.
How can entrepreneurs get the most out of a mastermind?
Engage with the mastermind principle and find an accountability partner within that group who will help hold you accountable and push you to the next level. Without accountability, it’s hard to apply what you're learning, and it's easy to get sidetracked or procrastinate. When you surround yourself with a mastermind group and have an accountability partner, it truly elevates your growth. This applies not just to business but also to other areas of life—relationships, parenting, health, and wellness. All these areas benefit from having the right people around you.
*This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.*
