Podcast Episode 332 - Redefining Success - From Gap to Gain

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Summary

In this episode, we talk about the familiar feelings of inadequacy and discontentment many entrepreneurs experience despite their successes. I emphasize the importance of measuring success not by the gap between where we are and where we think we should be but by recognizing the gains we have made. Through personal anecdotes and insights from the book 'The Gap and the Gain,’ I’ll encourage you to reflect on your achievements and learn from your challenges, fostering a mindset of gratitude and growth.

Takeaways

  • Feeling discontented with success is common among entrepreneurs.

  • Measuring success by the gap leads to feelings of inadequacy.

  • Recognizing gains helps foster gratitude and motivation.

  • Success is a moving target; our ideals keep changing.

  • Learning from challenges can turn setbacks into gains.

  • Gratitude for growth is essential for personal development.

  • Reflecting on past achievements can boost confidence.

  • It's important to celebrate small wins along the journey.

  • Measuring success backwards helps us appreciate our progress.

  • Engaging with a community can enhance accountability and support.

Sound Bites

"I was measuring my success wrong."

"We gotta measure ourselves by the gain."

“Let your wins and learns fuel you to keep moving forward.”

Chapters

00:00 The Struggle with Success and Self-Worth

05:57 The Importance of Acknowledging Gains

11:35 Action Steps for Measuring Gains

Courageous Action: Measure Your Milestones

  • Where is the Gap?:

      • Think about your goals for 2024–Your ideal of where you want to be at the end of 2024.

      • GAPs: Are there some of the gaps between where you are and where you want to be?

      • How do those gaps make you feel or think? Encouraged or something negative?

  • Measure the Gains:

    • Now, look backward and list milestones you’ve achieved throughout the year.

      • Milestones are just stepping stones on your journey - So, any forward movement counts.

  • Measure the Learns:

    • Pick a challenge you’ve gone through in the last year. 

    • What are two to five lessons you can take away from that event?