1608: Do NOT take this person for granted!

As November kicks off and we enter the month of giving thanks, who’s the one person you’ve been forgetting to thank? Your entrepreneurial journey will be filled with people: friends and family, clients, partners, and even a few internet trolls. But only one person will be there for every up, every down, every moment of self-doubt, and every crazy idea. In this Solo Sunday episode, Brian turns a viral social media post into a powerful reminder that you are that person. Drawing on his conversations with thousands of entrepreneurs, he shares why the happiest and most successful founders are always on their own side, and why your high standards can coexist with being gentle, gracious, and kind to yourself.

✨ Why This Matters for You

Being your own biggest champion is a game-changer for entrepreneurs because:

• You’re the only person who will experience every moment of your journey.
• Not everyone will celebrate your wins, so you need to know how to celebrate them yourself.
• Your highest standards don’t have to come at the expense of your self-belief.
• Self-kindness gives you a steadier foundation for handling losses, setbacks, and self-doubt.
• Happiness is the most important metric of all, and it starts with being on your own side.

📝 Key Takeaways

• You’re the Only Constant. Parents, kids, partners, and friends can’t be there for your entire life. You’re the only person who’s there for all of it.
• Be the Person You Want in Your Corner. Give yourself what you’d want from someone else: celebration during the highs and encouragement during the lows.
• High Standards and Self-Kindness Must Coexist. You can hold yourself accountable and still be your biggest cheerleader. Be gracious with yourself as you pursue your goals.
• Your Wins Reveal Who’s Really with You. It’s easy for people to show up during your lows, but your highs can put their own lives under the microscope. Don’t rely on everyone else to celebrate your success.
• Self-Belief Takes Practice. Being your own champion doesn’t happen by mistake. You build that belief through how you respond to each win and each loss.

🚀 Put It Into Action

This week, practice being on your own side:

• Carve out some time to reconnect with why you believe in yourself and why you started this journey.
• Pick one recent win and allow yourself to truly celebrate it.
• Think back on a recent loss and tell yourself what you’d want to hear from someone in your corner: “We are doing our best, we are learning, and we are moving forward.”
• Make a list of the things you’re thankful to yourself for, including the effort and energy you’ve put into your entrepreneurial journey.

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