Starting Strong: Lindsey Welty's Entrepreneurship Launch

REST - The Entrepreneur's 4-Letter Word

Today we explore the power of rest for entrepreneurs. We dive into why entrepreneurs struggle with resting, the importance of rest for growth, and recognizing the need for a pause. This conversation also includes differentiating between anxiety and excitement, practicing the power of the pause, and planning rest periods. It emphasizes the power of rest and its impact on success, resting when you're resting, and creating a plan for rest with intentionality and traction. Key Takeaways * Entrepreneurs often struggle with resting due to their go-getter nature and the constant drive to achieve more. * Rest is essential for growth, as stress plus rest equals growth. * Recognizing the need for a pause involves differentiating between anxiety and excitement and practicing the power of the pause throughout the day. * Planning rest periods, such as taking a day off every week or longer breaks every quarter, is crucial for maintaining balance and preventing burnout. * Resting when you are resting means fully disconnecting from work and allowing your body and mind to recharge. * Creating a plan for rest requires intentionality and tracking sleep patterns to ensure adequate rest is prioritized. Chapters Why do entrepreneurs struggle with resting? 0:00 The importance of rest for growth 2:22 Differentiating between anxiety and excitement 3:51 Practicing the power of the pause 6:40 The power of rest and its impact on success 8:09 Resting when you're resting 12:23 Creating a plan for rest 13:51 Intentionality and traction in rest 17:39 Make sure to subscribe, share and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the FREE #BEGRITTY Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/groups/thebegrittygroup]! Dare to #BeGritty, Coach Holly Read Founder + CEO GRIT Performance Coaching Sports Psychology + Business Strategy ⁠⁠⁠⁠GRITPerformanceCoaching.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ [gritperformancecoaching.com] Music Free Me (instrumental) - NEFFEX (no copyright) Artist link:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBefBxNTPoNCQBU_Lta6Nvg

Ken Kasterko: How to Correctly Measure Success

In this episode, I interview Ken Kasterko, founder of Endurance Leadership, about correctly measuring success. We discuss the concept of living in the gap, where individuals constantly compare themselves to an ideal and feel like they are not measuring up. Ken shares insights from the book 'The Gap and the Gain' by Dr. Benjamin Hardy and Dan Sullivan, which emphasizes the importance of measuring success based on the progress made rather than the ideal outcome. We also discuss the role of support systems, adjusting expectations, and the power of finishing tasks and goals. We round out the conversation discussing the importance of feedback and progress, the role of coaches and support systems, and the power of milestones and breadcrumbs in achieving success in both running and the business world. Key Takeaways: * Measure success based on progress made rather than an ideal outcome. * Avoid comparing yourself to others as it can lead to negative thinking and staying in the gap. * Adjust expectations and focus on the wins and progress made along the way. * Having a support system and effective communication is crucial for staying out of the gap. * Set milestones and celebrate the journey to keep moving forward. Feedback is crucial for growth and progress. Without feedback, it's easy to feel stuck and make no progress. * Coaches and support systems play a significant role in providing guidance, motivation, and accountability. * Milestones and breadcrumbs help create a sense of progress and provide the energy to keep going. * The parallels between running and the business world are striking, and lessons learned in one field can be applied to the other. Timeline: 00:00 Introduction and Background 08:00 The Gap and the Gain 13:00 Living in the Gap 19:00 Adjusting Expectations 25:00 The Power of Finishing 34:00 Setting Milestones 36:57 The Role of Coaches and Support Systems 37:29 The Power of Milestones and Breadcrumbs Find Ken at endurancelead.com [https://www.endurancelead.com/] and on his podcast, "Who Do You Think You Are?" [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/endurance-leadership/episodes/Who-Do-You-Think-You-Are---Introduction-Podcast-e21k3lc?%24web_only=true&_branch_match_id=1179760637652373351&utm_source=web&utm_campaign=web-share&utm_medium=sharing&_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXLy7IL8lMq0zMS87IL9ItT03SSywo0MvJzMvWT9WvSi%2Fwc81O9oyqTAIARIHBqDAAAAA%3D] Make sure to subscribe, share and ⁠⁠⁠Join the FREE #BEGRITTY Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/groups/thebegrittygroup]! Dare to #BeGritty, Coach Holly Read Founder + CEO GRIT Performance Coaching Sports Psychology + Business Strategy ⁠⁠⁠GRITPerformanceCoaching.com⁠⁠⁠ [gritperformancecoaching.com] Music Free Me (instrumental) - NEFFEX (no copyright) Artist link:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBefBxNTPoNCQBU_Lta6Nvg

Celebrating the Success of Others

Welcome to The #BeGritty Podcast where Sports Psychology meets Business Strategy for Entrepreneurs. Ever faced the challenge of celebrating others' success when they're achieving your dream, especially when circumstances prevent you from pursuing it yourself? In this episode, discover the power of an abundance mindset, gratitude, and the surprising breakthroughs that propel us forward, even when the original goal takes an unexpected turn. Here's the deal: In the journey to success, we're often surrounded by people chasing similar dreams. Sometimes, they'll hit that milestone before we do, and it can stir up a whirlwind of emotions.  So, how do you deal with it? How do you genuinely celebrate their achievement when it feels like your own goal slipped through your fingers? Here's the truth: It's okay to feel a twinge of disappointment, but don't let it overshadow your ability to genuinely support and cheer for them. Their success doesn't diminish your potential; it's a reminder that your turn is on the way.  Use their achievements as motivation, learn from their journey, and keep pushing toward your goals with even more determination.  Remember, there's room for all of us to shine, and our paths to success are uniquely our own. I hope you enjoy today's episode! Make sure to subscribe, share and ⁠⁠Join the FREE #BEGRITTY Facebook Group⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/groups/thebegrittygroup]! Dare to #BeGritty, Coach Holly Read Founder + CEO GRIT Performance Coaching Sports Psychology + Business Strategy ⁠⁠GRITPerformanceCoaching.com⁠⁠ [gritperformancecoaching.com] Music Free Me (instrumental) - NEFFEX (no copyright) Artist link:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBefBxNTPoNCQBU_Lta6Nvg

Starting Strong: Lindsey Welty's Entrepreneurship Launch

Welcome to The #BeGritty Podcast where Sports Psychology meets Business Strategy for Entrepreneurs. Do you remember the day you decided to go out on your own and start your first business? The adrenaline, the fear, the excitement, the endless possibilities… On today’s episode we are talking with first time entrepreneur and ultrarunner, Lindsey Welty, about her decision to start her own coaching business and all the things she’s feeling and experiencing. Since recording the episode on Monday, Lindsey now has a business name, website, and email! Talk about momentum and just getting it done! Lindsey is launched! To connect with Lindsey to learn more about Welty Endurance Run Coaching email her at: Lindsey@WeltyEndurance.com and visit her website www.weltyendurance.com Make sure to subscribe, share and ⁠⁠Join the FREE #BEGRITTY Facebook Group⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/groups/thebegrittygroup]! Dare to #BeGritty, Coach Holly Read Founder + CEO GRIT Performance Coaching Sports Psychology + Business Strategy ⁠⁠GRITPerformanceCoaching.com⁠⁠ [gritperformancecoaching.com] Music Free Me (instrumental) - NEFFEX (no copyright) Artist link:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBefBxNTPoNCQBU_Lta6Nvg

The Gritty Parallels of Marathons and Entrepreneurship

Welcome to The #BeGritty Podcast where Sports Psychology meets Business Strategy for Entrepreneurs. What do marathons and entrepreneurship have in common? If you’ve ever started a business or ran a marathon, you know exactly what those journeys entail and the ups and downs of each one. On today’s episode we are going to dive into the Gritty Parallels of Entrepreneurship and Marathons. We cover things like: * Imposter Syndrome * The journey of deciding to start * Race Day / Launch Day * Overcoming Fears * Power of Consistency * ...and so much more! Make sure to subscribe, share and ⁠Join the FREE #BEGRITTY Facebook Group⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/groups/thebegrittygroup]! And don’t forget to #BeGritty, Coach Holly Read Founder + CEO GRIT Performance Coaching Sports Psychology + Business Strategy ⁠GRITPerformanceCoaching.com⁠ [gritperformancecoaching.com] Music Free Me (instrumental) - NEFFEX (no copyright) Artist link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBefBxNTPoNCQBU_Lta6Nvg