7 Life Lessons I Learned From The High-Profile Entrepreneurs
Gary Vaynerchuk, Lisa Nichols and Marie Forleo are just some of the well-known entrepreneurs I’ve spoken to at business events this year. Below are seven key takeaways I learned from them about life and business:
1. Stop multitasking
“Multitasking doesn’t exist. It’s one of the most stressful things you can do. When we change our relationship with technology everything changes. Create a bedtime ritual. We all need one.”
2. Take massive action
“Action is the antidote for despair. The more action you take, the more you draw the energy of what you want towards you. When you’re not in action you’re trying to play it safe.”
3. Play to your strengths
“Optimism is important, but with practicality. Go hard on your strengths. Being out there and building a personal brand is only important if you’re good at it.”
Gary Vaynerchuk, New York Times and Wall Street Journal best-selling author, self-taught wine expert and serial entrepreneur.
4. Try something new
“Always be willing to try something different. If we wanted to make our dad happy; we had to do something different. Be positive and love your life! Win, lose or draw. Enjoy the battles in front of you. Instead of feeling defeated, say: “I love this challenge and I’m gonna eat it for lunch.”
Venus Williams, professional tennis player.
5. Distractions are the enemy of progress
“Outwork and outthink everyone. Be willing to live like a student and grind. Refuse to pursue perfection and distractions. Distractions become the enemy of creativity and progress.”
Mark Cuban, entrepreneur, investor and owner of the Dallas Mavericks (basketball team).
6. Everything is “figureoutable”
Marie Forleo, life coach, motivational speaker, author and web television host.
7. Follow your intuition
“Trust your ‘inner wisdom.’ Don’t allow others who’ve given up on their dreams to impact yours. Make a start. Clarity comes through action, not overthinking.”
Susie Moore, life and career coach.