Description

In this episode of Thrive in Business, Nicky and Ness explore the complexities of hard work in the modern business world. Drawing from their own experiences, they discuss the two extremes when it comes to hard work and feeling like you’re not working enough hours and feeling like you’re working too much. They then dive into how to find a balance between those two extremes and how to break free from an unhealthy cycle of hard work. They reflect on their role models, money beliefs, and “Comparisonitis” when it comes to hard work. They tackle the idea of the four-hour work week, exploring if it’s possible to achieve success without having to put in long hours every day. They challenge listeners to consider their own beliefs about what working hard looks like and provide useful tips on how to step back and create a healthier belief system. Tune in now for practical advice on how to approach hard work in a healthy and resourceful way!


Topics:

• They discuss defining what hard work in business actually means
• The two ends of the spectrum that set us up to fail, namely:
  • Not working long enough hours
  • Working more than four hours
• Reflection on the year and work put into building a business
• The difference between healthy and unhealthy hard work
• Working hard and long hours is not necessarily the same as success in business
• Beliefs about working hard are often influenced by role models
• The guilt around money beliefs can lead to feeling like one must work hard to earn money
• Corporate culture can reward long hours and create a false sense of pride
• Working hard does not have to mean struggling or long hours
• The underlying guilt that if you grow your team
• What is “Comparisonitis”?
• Habits and beliefs drive our behavior
• Identifying patterns and cycles that are holding us back
• Understanding the internal belief system created when we were young
• The four-hour workweek is achievable for those with a clear vision and purpose in their business
• Creating the right business culture
• Challenging beliefs around hard work and success is the first step in breaking the cycle

Quotes:

“Busy is a badge of honor for a lot of people because I think there are so many reasons behind that, but for some people, it's about feeling important and feeling like, I've got to be there for my job, for my family, for other people, all of that kind of thing. It's about letting other people know about how important you are.” – Nicky

“It's about what are those specific cycles and patterns that you identify for yourself.” - Ness

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Music by Jules Miklos-Woodley