Thread by @utenjm

Tonight's #BizDevChat was so amazing. We need to make sure the points are documented. Let me try to summarize the discussion and please add more details based on your thoughts or experience.

First off thanks to @AyannaASD @GodivaGolding @LopoLaugh @yeknology @robbizle7 @J_Skally for contributing - these points are majority their input and not mine.

Topic is ignoring the noise, focusing and executing.

First step is to define what success means to you - not just material but holistic. What keeps you ticking and will continue to make you your best self.

Can this be broken down into stages?

E.g. going to the beach regularly

How do you define noise?

Internally - anxiety, your own ambition and criticism. Emotions that make you question your actions, existence and beliefs.

Externally - society, family, friends, peers - their expectations of you and what you "should" be doing.

Execution - what steps can you take to keep on pushing no matter what?

Some suggestions included:
Saying no more often - prioritising

Taking personal time to recoup

Committing time to practicing your creative nature

Therapy - it's critical to a high productive lifestyle

Overall what can we do to align ourselves to true success?

Appreciating the little things - favourite foods or experience

Exercise

Small wins - logging the achievements

Helping others

Creating a positive impact

Takes cash to care:

What if we get sick?

Have an emergency?

Have a friend or family member in need?

We need a buffer or some monetary success to allow us to be comfortable and meet our quality of life requirements. This should be part of the plan.

Discipline:

We must dedicate time to our goals on a constant basis.

A launched rocket has a general trajectory but adjustments are always necessary. Be specific but be flexible enough to adapt to changing conditions.

Create a support group:

Close friends

Close family

Therapists

People who you can rely on, who are helpful and not manipulating you or extorting you. It takes time and not everyone is worth your energy or can help you maintain your energy.

Understanding cycles in life:

You may be grinding now but that's unsustainable. Have periods where you execute no matter what and other times to refresh and recharge.

Balance is key to success

(And curry apparently - iykyk)

Finally I'll add passion:

Passion and faith will help you achieve the impossible but it's hard to maintain, protect it at all costs. However if it's detrimental to your own well being then dash it weh.

You are special, you are enough, you are important.