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[00:00:07] Speaker A: You gotta be bold. This story gotta be told own your fierceness gon and glow. This is Sonja Empowers show.
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[00:00:28] Speaker B: Hey empowered disruptors. Welcome back to the Sonja Empowers Show where I ignite your online business and help you own your fierceness, embrace your unique beauty, talents and strengths, rise above fear and step into your destiny as you build empires and shatter expectations together.
As we hit the midweek mark, it's the perfect time for a power up.
Sometimes all it takes is a few words of wisdom, a spark of inspiration to reignite that drive and clarity.
Today, we're drawing inspiration from three absolutely powerful quotes that encapsulate the very essence of focus, determination, and that unstoppable entrepreneur spirit.
These are not just pretty words, they're beacons designed to guide you through the complexities of your business journey with renewed purpose and laser focus.
Let's dive in.
Quote number one, the art of building an empire.
First up, a timeless piece of wisdom from the brilliant mind of Socrates.
The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new.
This quote is a massive reminder that true progress demands forward motion.
How many of us get stuck dwelling on past mistakes, past failures, or even past successes that keep us from innovating?
That kind of energy drains your momentum.
Instead, imagine channeling all of your fierce entrepreneur energy towards creating something fresh, something valuable, something that moves the needle forward.
This isn't just about accepting change.
It's about embracing innovation and relentlessly focusing on the opportunities ahead, not the obstacles behind.
Quote 2 Flex your focus muscle.
Next, we turn to the words of Anil Ambani, highlighting a crucial skill for every entrepreneur.
Concentration can be cultivated. One can learn to exercise willpower, discipline one's body and train one's mind.
Ambani hits the nail on the head.
Building a truly successful business demands so much more than just a brilliant idea. It requires the relentless focus and sheer grit to see that idea through to fruition.
This quote is a powerful reminder that focus isn't some magical innate talent you either have or don't.
No, it's a muscle. It's a skill that you can develop, strengthen and refine over time. Through consistent practice and sheer perseverance, you can train your brain for massive impact.
Quote 3, the unstoppable force of now.
And finally, a quote that slashes through procrastination like a hot knife through butter from George Herbert.
Do not wait the time will never be just right.
Start where you stand and work with whatever tools you may have at your command.
And better tools will be found as you go along.
Wow.
How many times have you told yourself, I'll start when I have X, when I know Y, when the stars align.
Procrastination and waiting for that elusive perfect moment are absolute dream killers for entrepreneurs.
This quote screams the importance of taking action regardless of your current circumstances.
It empowers you to start with what you have right where you are, with the resources you possess and the beautiful promise that the resources, the knowledge, the opportunities will expand as you move forward.
You don't need all the answers to start.
You just need to start.
As you charge into the rest of this week, carry these quotes with you like your secret, secret weapons.
Here's how to use them.
Intertwine them in your everyday life.
1.
Build the new fiercely.
Every time you catch yourself dwelling on a setback or something that didn't work, hit pause.
Ask yourself, how can I redirect this energy to build something new instead?
This immediate reframe shifts you from victim to creator.
A real life example.
I had got some disheartening news today, right?
And it just appeared that it would create a major setback concerning some personal goals that I have.
And instead of wallowing in that, instead of meditating on that negative energy and, and oh my gosh, will I up? No, you know what I did?
I said, you know what?
First of all, I put on some music that pumped me up, right?
That energized me, that gave me that spark back.
And then the next thing I did, I told myself I was going to finish batch recording my podcast, okay?
And so I shifted that energy into something that was of value, right?
Something that empowers me, which is recording podcasts. And when I'm empowered, I can empower you all.
So that's just a real life example. Because life be life and y', all, for all of us.
2. Train your focus daily.
Pick one high impact task each day and commit to working on it with undivided concentration for a set period.
Even just 20 to 30 minutes will make a huge difference.
Eliminate distractions.
This is your mental workout for building that focus muscle.
And three, start now.
Imperfectly identify one goal you've been putting off because you're waiting for perfection.
Take the very first, even tiny step towards it today with the tools you have right now.
Progress, not perfection, is the key.
All right, my fierce entrepreneurs, it is time for your fab assignment.
Yes, your fierce action breakthrough assignment. Because we just don't talk about it here. We do it. Your mission, should you choose to accept, is to integrate a dedicated power up moment into your morning routine. Starting Tomorrow for just 5 to 10 minutes, ponder your top 3 goals for the day ahead.
As you think about each goal, consciously apply one of today's quotes to it.
How can you focus on building anew for this goal? Socrates, what specific action requires your deepest concentration to achieve this goal? And Bonnie, what's the first step you can take now for this goal? Even if you don't feel ready, Herbert, write down your intentions. Let these quotes be your compass steering your week in the direction of your dreams.
All right, Let this midweek be a testament to the power of focused intention.
You're not just enduring another week, you're actively crafting a week that reflects your commitment to growth, focus, and excellence.
Here's to a week filled with fierce focus, undeniable growth, and unstoppable progress.
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