I was recently interviewed by Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting. What was planned to be a conversation about becoming a person of influence turned into much more. We ended up talking about a range of helpful topics for start-ups and entrepreneurs. Some of the other topics we covered were; goal setting, maintaining motivation and avoiding burnout. It was a great chat and David also has some very helpful tips on podcasting if you’re that way inclined. You can listen to the interview here. Play Interview >>>
Below is Dave’s summary of our conversation. You can check out Dave’s blog here.
Avoiding Burnout
When you lose hope it’s a very dark place to be and want to quit. Business without purpose can lead to you throwing in the towel. We look at where we want to be, and then look at where we are, and instead of feeling gratitude for what you have, you get discouraged. You have to value your current situation so your attitude can stay positive and allow you to make it to the next step. An App that Dave has been using is Gratitude Journal .
Take A Look At Yourself
Look at last year and figure out what worked, and what could be done better. What experiences help you grow more? When we develop small habits they can lead to giant success.
Goals
Be sure to have specific goals, and make sure the goals push you out of your comfort zone. Make sure they are realistic. Instead of focusing on the goal, focus on the actions that will lead to achieving the successful goal.
Instead of focusing on our stats, focus on the actions that will lead to more downloads.
Anything of value takes time and effort. A garden of weeds takes no time or effort. Your successful podcast will require time and effort, but it will be worth it.
Becoming a Person of Influence
- Operate with integrity
- Help other people, and deliver value.
- Listen to people, and be interested in other people.
Let me know what you got out of the podcast. Comment below. Share it with a friend you think needs to hear it.
