Be more sensitive to what values you're being influenced into...
Channel: George Kao
Date: 2023-05-08

Observe the business experts you follow: notice the core message of their emails, social media, and websites…   

Are they trying to tempt you with big incomes and large followings? "Make 7 figures!” "Get one hundred thousand followers!”

By selling wealth and fame, they are leading some people towards anxiety and depression.

A business built on extrinsic (or external) motivations will eventually foster unhappiness.

On the other hand, an authentic business – based on intrinsic motivations – tends to create true success...

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00:00 Be mindful of the values that emails and social media posts from business coaches are promoting.

00:42 The notion of a "seven-figure business" frames success in a specific, potentially limiting way.

01:32 Marketing often influences our values, sometimes leading us away from what truly matters to us.

02:49 Directly chasing money can result in loss of grounding and increased anxiety or depression.

03:19 True success is rooted in authenticity and values that resonate with you.

05:28 Deeper yearnings for security, impact, and self-esteem often underlie the quest for financial success.

06:33 Sustainable success comes from focusing on self-development practices, like consistently showing up.

08:41 Practice setting aside your inner critic to show up consistently, despite judgments and fears.

09:21 Make offers humbly and consistently, even if nobody buys initially.

10:30 Connect with past clients and colleagues without an agenda, purely to enjoy and support them.

10:56 Be mindful of time and avoid falling into distracting "rabbit holes."

12:04 Values matter in influencing mindset; focus on growth, empathy, and divine connection.

12:47 Inner peace and self-assurance come from connecting with a higher source.

13:42 Pursuing selfish or grasping values can lead to emotional and spiritual instability.

14:21 Authentic practices yield both spiritual and financial rewards.

15:30 Building skills and a balanced mindset makes money-making easier over time.

16:26 Overcoming personal challenges is possible by not giving energy to weaknesses or excuses.

17:46 Dedication to practice and growth allows incremental improvements over time.

19:52 Consistency and value-aligned messaging creates trust, making marketing easier.

21:14 Deep trust in oneself and a higher power is key for well-being.