551: The Non-linear Path of Running a Business - Why You Should Focus on Actions Rather Than Outcomes as a Measure of Success with Lilian Boukheir
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English - June 20, 2024 07:30 - 42 minutes - 39.6 MB - ★★★★★ - 96 ratingsCareers Business Education Self-Improvement business foodblogger blogging career careers education entrepreneur entrepreneurship foodbloggers foodblogging Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
In episode 551, Lilian Boukheir teaches us how to cultivate a growth mindset in food blogging, by understanding the ups and downs of running a business and the need to focus on progress rather than perfection.
The Matbakh is a Mediterranean food blog blending culture and good food. I’m a mom, engineer, psychology grad student, and food blogger. The Matbakh started as a passion project and has since grown into a monetized food blog.
In this episode, you’ll learn about developing a flexible mindset instead of a rigid approach to blogging, having compassion for yourself in the face of life’s challenges and why you should keep your wins top of mind.
Key points discussed:
- Focus on progress, not perfection: Focus on gradual improvements rather than getting stuck in perfectionism.
- Build habits for success: Create consistent habits like publishing frequently to grow your blog steadily over time.
- Celebrate small wins: Appreciate comments or minor improvements to keep yourself motivated through challenges.
- Manage overwhelm with gratitude: Get through busy periods by focusing on what your thankful for in your business.
- Overcome self-doubt with action: Start publishing to move past your initial fears instead of waiting for perfection.
- Prioritize self-care: Making time for yourself through exercise or meditation to help you show up better for your blog work.
- Keep perspective on setbacks: Fluctuations are normal parts of the nonlinear entrepreneurial journey rather than failures.
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