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Episode Synopsis
Do you define yourself by your successes or your failures?
Many of us tie our self-worth to our accomplishments or setbacks, but what happens when success fades or failure strikes? The truth is, neither defines who we are.
Today, I am flying solo to talk about why you should not be attached to success or failure. Through personal stories from my entrepreneurial journey, I will share the struggles of losing friendships during tough times, the painful lessons about ego and loyalty, and how I came to understand that our worth is not tied to what we achieve–or fail to achieve.
In this episode of The Greatness Machine, I will unpack the importance of detaching yourself from the outcomes of success and failure, how to protect your emotional well-being when dynamics shift, and why loyalty should always be seen as a gift, not an expectation. I will also explore how failure, when embraced with the right mindset, can be a powerful catalyst for exponential growth, and why success is simply a result of the right actions rather than a measure of your worth.
Topics include:
Success and failure as integral parts of the journey
How rapid growth can obscure vulnerabilities
The influence of personal emotions on business leadership
The effects of economic shifts on businesses
The importance of setting personal and professional boundaries
The pain of exclusion and loss
Separating identity from success and failure
And other topics…
Sponsored by:
Brevo: Head over to brevo.com/greatness and use the code greatness to get 50% off Starter and Business Plans for the first 3 months of an annual subscription.
Indeed: Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/darius.
Shopify: Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/greatness.
Connect with Darius:
Website: https://therealdarius.com/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatnessmachine
Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708
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Many of us tie our self-worth to our accomplishments or setbacks, but what happens when success fades or failure strikes? The truth is, neither defines who we are.
Today, I am flying solo to talk about why you should not be attached to success or failure. Through personal stories from my entrepreneurial journey, I will share the struggles of losing friendships during tough times, the painful lessons about ego and loyalty, and how I came to understand that our worth is not tied to what we achieve–or fail to achieve.
In this episode of The Greatness Machine, I will unpack the importance of detaching yourself from the outcomes of success and failure, how to protect your emotional well-being when dynamics shift, and why loyalty should always be seen as a gift, not an expectation. I will also explore how failure, when embraced with the right mindset, can be a powerful catalyst for exponential growth, and why success is simply a result of the right actions rather than a measure of your worth.
Topics include:
Success and failure as integral parts of the journey
How rapid growth can obscure vulnerabilities
The influence of personal emotions on business leadership
The effects of economic shifts on businesses
The importance of setting personal and professional boundaries
The pain of exclusion and loss
Separating identity from success and failure
And other topics…
Sponsored by:
Brevo: Head over to brevo.com/greatness and use the code greatness to get 50% off Starter and Business Plans for the first 3 months of an annual subscription.
Indeed: Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/darius.
Shopify: Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/greatness.
Connect with Darius:
Website: https://therealdarius.com/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatnessmachine
Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708
Write a review for The Greatness Machine using this link: https://ratethispodcast.com/spreadinggreatness.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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