Colin Stevens - "Not Everyone Is Gonna Like You (...And That's ok)" Ep. 78

Colin Stevens, a two-time author and entrepreneur, shares his journey from banking to entrepreneurship and the challenges he faced along the way. He emphasizes the importance of taking risks and embracing discomfort in order to grow and succeed. Colin also discusses the fear of failure and the mindset needed to reframe failure as an opportunity for growth. He highlights the significance of being true to oneself and not seeking validation from others. Colin shares insights on parenting and setting a positive example for the next generation. Overall, his story inspires listeners to overcome obstacles and pursue their passions.

Check out Colin's site for more info: https://thecolinstevens.com/

Order Colin's book, Make Your Mark: https://www.amazon.com/Make-Your-Mark-Lessons-Fulfillment/dp/B0BLFW9V1K

Takeaways

• Taking risks and embracing discomfort are essential for personal and professional growth.
• Failure should be reframed as an opportunity for learning and growth.
• Not everyone is cut out to be an entrepreneur, and that's okay.
• Being honest with oneself and facing the truth is crucial for personal development.
• It is important to be okay with not being liked by everyone and focus on being true to oneself.
• Setting a positive example for children and embracing discomfort can help them develop resilience and a growth mindset.

Chapters

01:01
Transition from Banking to Entrepreneurship

02:26
Taking Risks and Making Career Transitions

04:32
Dealing with the Fear of Failure

07:44
Reframing Failure and Embracing Risk

09:46
The Importance of Discomfort and Challenge

13:28
Not Everyone is Cut Out to be an Entrepreneur

15:48
Managing Stress, Anxiety, and Panic

16:27
The Power of Reframing Failure

20:40
Being Honest and Facing the Truth

25:17
The Importance of Discomfort and Struggle

26:30
Qualifications for Writing a Book

28:57
The Impact of Sharing Struggles and Failures

31:03
Being Okay with Not Being Liked

38:11
Parenting and Setting a Positive Example

39:01
The Mindset of Embracing Discomfort

41:41
Conclusion and Connecting with Colin Stevens

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Music:
Hindsight (Instrumental) by Fivefold (used with written permission)
By Your Side by Caslow, Bertie Scott & Patfromlastyear (used with written permission)