Being Boss with Emily Thompson

#339 - Hustle Your Way

January 31, 2023

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  • Your personal definition of hustle and success is unique and should not be dictated by societal norms or external expectations. 
  • Defining your own success involves understanding your personal values, setting realistic financial and time-based goals, and aligning your work with what brings you joy. 
  • Rest is not a luxury but a strategic investment in yourself and your business, essential for sustained productivity and preventing burnout. 

Segments

Defining Your Unique Hustle
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  • Key Takeaway: Your personal definition of hustle is unique and should be based on what feels good and works for you, not external blueprints.
  • Summary: The hosts discuss the concept of hustle, emphasizing that it’s not a one-size-fits-all approach and encouraging listeners to redefine it for themselves, including rest as a form of hustle.
Reflecting on Past Success
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  • Key Takeaway: Identifying characteristics of past periods when your work and life felt good provides valuable insights for recreating that balance now.
  • Summary: The conversation shifts to reflecting on past experiences that brought fulfillment and joy, encouraging listeners to pinpoint the specific elements that contributed to those positive feelings.
Assessing Current Workload
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  • Key Takeaway: Regularly evaluating what’s working, kind of working, and not working in your business allows you to streamline efforts and eliminate unnecessary tasks.
  • Summary: The hosts introduce the ‘What’s Working, Kind of Working, Not Working’ exercise as a tool to assess current business activities and make informed decisions about what to continue, adjust, or discard.
Defining Personal Success Metrics
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  • Key Takeaway: Success is a personal metric defined by your own values, ideal day, financial needs, and desired work hours, not by external benchmarks.
  • Summary: This segment focuses on how to define personal success by exploring ideal days, financial goals, and preferred work hours, emphasizing the importance of aligning these with individual values and priorities.