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5 habits that'll make you happier (and wealthier) than 97% of Peoples
Ajay Malhotra
July 04, 2024 • Reading Time: 3 minutes
“Retirement is when you stop sacrificing today for an imaginary tomorrow. When today is complete, in and of itself, you’re retired.”
Hey Legend,
Many people think that being Entrepreneur means always working hard.
We've been taught to believe that you have to choose between making money and being successful, or being happy, healthy, and free.
But that's an illusion.
You can have both. Building a business should be about designing a life you're proud to live.
I call this Symbiotic Success.
Creating a business that fuels your dreams instead of draining them.
As a founder, your greatest asset is yourself. The healthier and happier you are, the more your business, relationships, and bank account thrive.
I learned this the hard way.
Like 72% of entrepreneurs, I've struggled with the emotional toll of doing work. The overwhelm, burnout, and isolation.
But over my journey, I learned how to be the architect of my own life.
Here are 5 of the habits I picked up along the way that will help you not just survive, but thrive as a entrepreneur.
5 habits to be happier (and wealthier) than 97% of Entrepreneurs
1. Journal for clarity
If you don't control your thoughts, they control you.
Journaling empowers you to:
• Process emotions
• Solve problems
• Gain self-awareness
Get your thoughts out of your head and onto paper daily.
Clarity precedes mastery.
2. Invest in yourself
Your personal development is a leading metric for your success.
As you grow, so does your capacity to serve the world.
• Read books
• Take courses
• Seek mentors
Never stop learning.
3. Create optimism through gratitude
Realistic optimism is the ultimate resilience.
Train your mind to focus on the:
• Possibilities, not limitations
• Lessons, not failures
• Journey, not destination
You do so by cultivating gratitude. After all, a grateful mind is a powerful mind.
Practice appreciating what you have daily, from the simple to the profound:
• Your breath
• Your opportunities
• Your loved ones
Gratitude keeps you grounded and positive through the roller coaster of entrepreneurship.
4. Prioritize your health
Your mind and body are your most precious resources. Protect them at all costs:
• Eat clean, whole foods
• Exercise every day
• Get 8+ hours of quality sleep
Investing in your health pays lifelong dividends.
Treat it like your #1 business priority.
5. Master essentialism
Essentialism is about discerning the vital few from the trivial many.
What's the ONE project I should focus to 10X my leads?
What's the ONE person I can call to 10X my business?
What's the ONE course I should buy to accelerate my business?
Focusing on fewer things makes you more fulfilled and productive.
3 rules of thumb:
Don't work on more than 3 projects
Make "no" your default answer
Set hard constraints for the opportunities you take on
Focus is today's most important skill. Master it to do more by doing less.
Embrace these 5 habits, and you won't just build a great business - you'll build an extraordinary life.
Have an incredible week, and I'll talk to you again Saturday.
Let's win together 🥇
~ Elevated Path
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