Episode 314. Life doesn’t happen to you—it happens FOR you (revisited)
This episode of The Art of Entrepreneurship is for founders and leaders who feel like everything is hitting at once, and are starting to wonder why it all feels so personal.
Life feels heavy right now, and I’m hearing it everywhere: in conversations with founders, leaders and friends. There’s pressure, uncertainty and personal challenges stacking on top of business challenges, and when it all piles up, it can start to feel personal.
In this rebroadcast, I’m revisiting one of the most important mindset shifts I’ve learned: life doesn’t happen to you, it happens for you. This isn’t about pretending things aren’t hard or forcing a silver lining. It’s about choosing a perspective that actually helps you move forward.
I share the stories and experiences that helped me build this muscle so I can show up more grounded in hard seasons. Because I don’t get to control when challenges show up, but I do get to decide what they mean. And that meaning shapes how I lead, how I respond and what I do next.
Tune in if you’re ready to stop feeling like everything is happening to you and start using it to move forward.
If you like this episode, here are some others you'll enjoy.
Episode 134. What to do when nothing goes as planned — How to respond when things don’t go as expected
Episode 137. Healing yourself is a radical act — Why change is hard, and why it matters
Episode 61. "If you don’t make time for wellness, you’ll be forced to make time for illness” —Why taking care of yourself can’t wait
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