The myth of overnight success

I had the pleasure of featuring with MOJO, discussing the common misunderstandings about success. The best one of those being overnight success. You can probably tell by the title, that overnight success is a myth. It's a lie sold by gurus and coaches who want you to buy their secret plan for massive growth without doing any of the work. But here’s my take on success and how success requires hard work.

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Week 2 of our new series and it's time to spend some time reflecting! It's tempting to think working ON your business means big bold external action, but sometimes the most valuable time is spent quietly, looking for the lessons.

This exercise will free up time in your business (NEW series - 2.8%)
This exercise will free up time in your business (NEW series - 2.8%)

Ever struggle to prioritise working ON your business? Wish there was more you were doing each week to move your business forwards? Welcome to the new series - 2.8%, where I challenge you to spend just one hour per week doing a task you may otherwise ignore but will ultimately benefit you long term.

In this weeks episode I'm sharing an exercise that'll help you audit and improve the systems within your business.

263 | From idea to profitable business - my CLIENT shares her honest journey (Sophie Harris of Looking After Mum)
263 | From idea to profitable business - my CLIENT shares her honest journey (Sophie Harris of Looking After Mum)

What does it take to make your business actually work? Therapist (and client of mine) Sophie Harris talks about the reality of her self-employment journey, from 3 clients an evening with a newborn to growing her instagram by 80,000 followers in a year.

262 | 3 mistakes you're making with your business model
262 | 3 mistakes you're making with your business model

Are you holding your business back without realising it? Tune into this episode to discover the 3 most common (and harmful!) things many of us are doing which are limiting our businesses growth.

259 | Building a million pound business with your husband and breaking the mould, with Rachel & James Harris (StriveX)
259 | Building a million pound business with your husband and breaking the mould, with Rachel & James Harris (StriveX)

An annual all-expenses-paid all-employee holiday, business icons sat on their board - Rachel Harris (a.k.a. Accountant She) and her husband James Harris do business differently. They founded their accountancy firm StriveX 3 and a half years ago, and have built it from 1 client to a million-pound valuation in that short time.

This is part 2 of their interview. Last week, they chatted about their knowledge, but this week it's all about their story. How they grew their business, how they became one of the top 30 businesses to work for in the UK, and ultimately how they run a business as life partners.

256 | Steal my PROVEN goal setting method (for a successful 2024!)
256 | Steal my PROVEN goal setting method (for a successful 2024!)

Listen to this episode and you'll know exactly how to enter the year with clear vision, strategic goals and most importantly, consistent action.

156 | My experience of cyberbullying on social media | Part I
156 | My experience of cyberbullying on social media | Part I

Alice Benham, business and marketing coach, talks openly about her experience of cyberbullying on social media.

155 | My last launch sold the least but felt the best
155 | My last launch sold the least but felt the best

Alice Benham, business and marketing coach, talks openly about her last business launch.

153 | Are you truly productive or are you just busy?
153 | Are you truly productive or are you just busy?
152 | Mental health, mindset and business challenges for business owners in a post-pandemic climate
152 | Mental health, mindset and business challenges for business owners in a post-pandemic climate
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