If there is a topic I am super passionate about, it is the top of “hustling.” The growth of social media and entrepreneurship, this conversation has come to the forefront. I have never had trouble working, but I began to struggle when it came time to stop. But, if you don’t know how to stop, the cost can be damaging to you and those around you.
If you’ve listened to my podcast before, you know my story. I had a burn out about 3 years into my real estate career. I wasn’t smart about my time, but I did anything and everything I could to be successful. Problem is, it worked! My business grew…fast. But 3 years into it, after hitting, milestones I thought would bring me happiness, I broke. Since then, I have bene working on dispelling everything that was so engrained in me about the benefits of hustling.
Let’s go on this journey of how to stop hustling with hope that you can enjoy the journey of business growth or enjoy the process of achievement without damage.
So how do we do it?
[5:00] Reframe your identity. As a Division I athlete, I was taught the more success I found, my worth was higher. But what if I don’t achieve? Does my worth go down? I had to reframe my identity. I felt like I needed to start to ask myself, “Why do people love me? What have I done to earn that?” The people closest to me did not want an exhausted version of me. They wanted a woman at peace. It is also important to ask yourself, “What things refuel you besides work?” There is going to be a time when you want to step outside the work zone. You need to know who you are when you are not working.
I share a story about our Lake House.
[11:49] Get Disciplined. Get clear on what you need to be successful in this season. You could be in a season where you are just starting out. You could be in a season where you have a lot of business under your belt and need help! These situations have different needs but the need to have discipline is the same. I know what success looks like so I know when I can stop and rest. Discipline breeds freedom.
[16:51] Invest. This is twofold. 1. Invest Financially. This may need you need to invest in some new systems that will help you. This means you may have to give up some things…this may be money/finances or time! 2. Invest in people by taking the time to train and strategize. Make sure the people in your world are capable, confident and that they OWN things. Otherwise, YOU do!
[19:43] Let go! Let go of tasks, let go of other people doing things a little differently than you might have. Let go of the things you *think* you need to hold on to. In my experience, MY EGO pushed me to hold on to those things. If you let it go, eventually, those same people start to do it better than you. They will start to feel inspired and empowered. When you invest in people financially and by solid training, it will come back to you tenfold.
I hope this has been eye opening for you to reflect on how you are living your life right now. Your hustle might look different than my hustle. Reframe your identity to what works for you. Similarly, do not let others’ version of success impact YOU.
Business is hard. It requires intention and education. But making sure you have an off switch to allow you to find balance physically and emotionally is KEY.
Live like no one else now so you can live like no one else can later. But do so in way that is in alignment with who you want to be come and the impact you want to make in this world so you can continue to pursue you.
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