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For many entrepreneurs, it can feel like a constant battle to keep their business above water. In today’s episode we chat on Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and surviving to thriving as an entrepreneur.
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Key Insights
- Key Insight #1 - The psychology to why we feel how we do as we build our business
- Key Insight #2 - There are basic human needs that need to be met before we can grow
Timestamps
- [01:35] - What is this concept?
- [03:29] - Skipping up the pyramid makes things HARD
- [04:28] - "Trying to take care of & serve others in your business doesn't work if you don't take care of yourself first" - Ariana
- [05:15] - Leaving your job too early can negate the "safety/security" need
- [06:29] - Sales calls happen with more ease when that need is met
- [07:38] - A shift on the pyramid in one area can affect other areas, i.e. life & business
- [08:57] - "What level am I at here, and what gaps exist or what's missing, that's maybe holding me back and not allowing me to get to that next level.? - Tom
- [09:15] - Surviving to Thriving: why we struggle
- [09:54] - "We're trying to operate at a level that we're not psychologically at yet" - Ariana
- [11:10] - Applying the pyramid to business building, via Mike Michalowitz
- [13:10] - As you move up the pyramid, it is hard and takes work!
- [15:09] - It's not a set path, the pyramid can be flexible
- [16:00] - Actions!
Resources Mentioned
- Leave Us a Review on iTunes - Let us know how you like the podcast. Ratings help more people who need the show to find it.
- Lifestyle Builders Starter Pack - Grab the templates and worksheets to help you get started as a Lifestyle Builder.
- Lifestyle Builders Incubator - Get the training, mentorship, and community support to launch your product or service.
- Apply For Coaching - Schedule a free discovery call with Tom to see if coaching can help take your business to the next level.
Actions to Take
- Ariana's Key Action - Find the Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs diagram and take a look for yourself!
