Ep 14 - A Practical Approach to Growth: Skill Development Through Disciplined Effort
Podcast Summary:
In this episode, Audrey talks about the importance of prioritizing discipline over skills, especially as an entrepreneur. She emphasizes that consistency can be challenging, and instead advocates for cultivating discipline. Audrey shares her personal experiences and struggles with maintaining consistency, and how discipline has been more valuable in helping her develop skills over time. She uses her background in finance and accounting as an example, highlighting that while skills are important, discipline is crucial for learning, making mistakes, and continuously improving. The episode encourages entrepreneurs to embrace the process of skill development through disciplined effort rather than focusing solely on achieving expertise overnight.
Show Notes:
Introduction and the importance of discipline over skills (0:00 - 2:45)
Challenges with maintaining consistency
Discipline as a more effective approach
The overwhelming demands of being an entrepreneur (2:45 - 4:20)
Social media, marketing, content creation, back-end work
Importance of belief in oneself and holding the vision
Discipline vs. Consistency (4:20 - 5:45)
Discipline is getting back to it when consistency fails
Allowing mistakes and growth in the learning process
Audrey's journey in finance and accounting (5:45 - 8:40)
Educational background and work experience
Admitting mistakes and seeking knowledge
Importance of nuance and continuous learning
Encouragement for entrepreneurs (8:40 - 10:45)
Taking baby steps and learning new skills
Seeking professional advice for specific situations
Celebrating every step of the journey
Closing remarks (10:45 - 11:30)
Invitation to share personal experiences
Importance of open conversations for collective growth
Encouraging others to take action towards success