The summer season of The Consistency Corner Podcast is featuring  bi-weekly feed drops of episodes from some of my favorite podcasts! Today we're highlighting Amanda McKinney, host of the Unapolgetic Entrepreneur Podcast.

In this epiosde Amanda interviews me on her show, and we discuss dealing with the challenges of entrepreneurship and the hard things that come with it. Our conversation digs into the importance of choosing your hard and being prepared for the difficulties that come with entrepreneurship, along with personal experiences and insights on topics such as revenue fluctuations, navigating emotions, and dealing with comparison. We get into the real amdist the hightlight reel and the need for realistic expectations, the importance of taking action even without a clear plan, and the emotional toll of making tough business decisions. Go behind the curtain with us as we discuss the difficulty of turning off work as a business owner, the need to balance business and personal life, and the impact of social media comparison, along with the importance of integrating work and life rather than striving for balance.

Takeaways

• Entrepreneurship is hard, but so is working for someone else. Choose your hard.
• Revenue fluctuations are normal in business. Prepare for ebbs and flows.
• Navigating emotions is a challenge for entrepreneurs. Acknowledge and process your feelings.
• Comparison can lead to unnecessary pressure. Focus on your own journey.
• Creating a realistic plan is important, but be prepared to adapt and make tough decisions.
• Take action even if you don't have all the answers. Keep moving forward. Being an entrepreneur means thinking about your business 100% of the time, making it difficult to turn off work.

Connect with Amanda

Check out the free Productivity Quiz on her website and connect with her on Instagram or LinkedIn.
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