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I recently had the pleasure of interviewing some superstar female founders. Maybe these aren’t word for word what I was told (#artisticlicense) but they capture the inspiring brilliance that ensued:
Don’t work on your weaknesses, it’s a waste of time.
Show up magnificently or don’t show up at all.
Surround yourself with those who love you and support your greatness.
Optimize sleep, exercise and diet to optimize your life.
Defensiveness will only limit you.
When in doubt, immediately pause and seek advice.
Life is long, you will have multiple adventures.
Think scale in all you do.
Lead with your heart and from your heart.
Be Who You Are.
These are war cries. Pick-me-up’s on bad day’s. Reminders to self to lead an exceptional life. Reminders to self not to compromise our greatness.
Don’t work on your weaknesses, it’s a waste of time. Work more on your strengths and surround yourself with people who are great at the things you are not. This isn’t permission to be a non-evolving asshole. Growth is always required. Perfection is not.
Show up magnificently or don’t show up at all. Don’t compromise yourself. Figure out how you function best and cultivate those habits in your life. Be ready for the spotlight, always.
Surround yourself with those who love you and support your greatness. Set your life up so you are supported and can support others. You will be happier and more successful.
Optimize sleep, exercise and diet to optimize your life. Health shortcuts will eventually demand you repay the deficit. With interest!
Defensiveness will only limit you. Take the advice you are given. Absorb it. Own it. The stuff that rubs the wrong way is likely the stuff that you really need to hear.
When in doubt, immediately pause and seek advice. Don’t keep digging when you think you might be in a hole.
Life is long. You will have multiple adventures. It’s easy to think each venture is the only venture or that we are STUCK in the job we have. Instead of looking for the exit - look for learning and growth opportunities. How can this moment prepare you for your future greatness?
Think scale in all you do. You are not building a billion dollar business on day one - but you should know what that path might look like. Think bigger (and dream bigger) than you dare.
Lead with your heart and from your heart. Fuel your people and your projects with passion and consciousness. You will thrive, your people will thrive and your business will thrive.
Be Who You Are. There is no mold that you have to fit in. It’s your life, live it the way you want to. Be the person you want to be - not the person others think you should be.