Keeping Your Edge

Keeping Your Edge

When you’re absorbed day-to-day with running your business, how do you keep yourself fully fueled for all the challenges and opportunities coming your way?

Jonathan and I explore the mind/body/spirit continuum and how to find your ideal system to ensure your edge stays sharply honed.

Expanding your knowledge through books, podcasts, programs and even coaching from those in your market-adjacent space (or completely outside it).

The connection between moving and feeding your body with your mindset (and sometimes your spirit).

What to do when your ideal routine gets whacked sideways—by COVID, a change in work schedule or your home life.

Wiring your habits—including your physical space—to support your goals and minimize relying on discipline (hint, hint: reduce friction).

Understanding the relationship between spirituality, being of service, contentment and confidence.

Quotables

“It’s pretty reliable that you can read a book that has been a business best seller for 40 years, 50 years and be like ‘Wow, that is really good.’”—JS

“Sometimes we just have to find the right combination of messages to get to us—and it doesn’t come with the first things you read or the first thing you buy.”—RM

“It’s almost like you need a surrogate brain to figure stuff out.”—JS

“There’s something about that flow of energy where everything is firing on all cylinders—that once you experience it, it’s really hard to go back to not having it.”—RM

“You add a little bit of friction in front of the bad habits and take away a little of the friction in front of the good habits—put the apples on the counter and the Oreos in the cabinets.”—JS

“If you don’t put the temptation in front of you, you don’t need discipline.”—RM

“No one is in charge of you anymore—so you have to be in charge of you.”—JS

“If your spirit or your spiritual practice is working for you, you’re going to be more comfortable putting yourself out there and putting your ideas out there.”—RM

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Recent Episodes:

April 22, 2024

It’s A Wrap!

We have a BIG announcement wrapped in a short episode of The Business of Authority. If you’re a fan, you’ll definitely want to tune in. We talk about where we’re taking the show and how your feedback will impact our next steps.

April 15, 2024

April Dunford – Obviously Awesome REPLAY

When I started reading April Dunford’s book, I couldn’t wait till we had her on the show. In Obviously Awesome, she simply yet powerfully explains the importance of positioning and how to do it. She’s no less fabulous on the show—she not only clarified what positioning is and why it’s important, but she also shared her own journey to her current positioning and niche (hint: it’s wildly successful).

April 08, 2024

The Passion Economy with Adam Davidson REPLAY

You may have heard our guest Adam Davidson on NPR (he co-founded their Planet Money podcast), but his—well, passion—is what he calls “The Passion Economy”. He makes the case—including some mesmerizing stories—that we can create deeply impactful, financially successful businesses from our deepest talents and passions.

April 01, 2024

In Defense of Repetition

How do you get better at anything? You practice. LeBron shoots free throws—Gaga sings scales. Consulting and advisory is no different. Upping your game requires embracing repetition— continually practicing all the elements of your craft and the business skills you need to flourish

March 25, 2024

Genius Zone vs. Productivity

When Louis Grenier of Everyone Hates Marketers called out working in your genius zone as a recipe for burn-out, well, Jonathan and I had to push back. We argue that working in your genius zone is not about being “hyper-ultra-mega productive”, but about working in flow state

March 18, 2024

The Pros And Cons Of An Application Process

Have you considered adding an application process for your service(s), but weren’t sure whether it would help or hurt? Jonathan and I have both used applications for different programs and purposes and we dive into how to make them work for you