125 - Zahava Robinson A True Inspiration (or A Little Crazy)
Release Date: 02/04/2021
Podiatry Legends Podcast
On this episode, I am joined by Carly O'Donoghue. We highlight five books that we believe everyone should own, and if you don't, they should be on your Christmas List. These books would also be perfect for team members, friends and family. Book 1: Untamed - "The only thing that was ever wrong with me was my belief that there was something wrong with me." Book 2: The Courage to Be Disliked - Book 3: Nedd Brockman Showing Up - Book 4: The 12 Week Year - Book 5: The One Thing - If you find this video interesting, please share it with your friends, give it a thumbs up, and subscribe to...
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info_outlineIn 2020, Zahava Robinson was pregnant, became a mother, was in labour during her final year podiatry exams and had three major exams two weeks after birth.
When she did her final placement in St Vincent's Hospital, she still had to wake up every hour during the night to feed, yet she still managed to finish her degree, full-time.
And on top of all this, she is now opening up her own podiatry clinic, Bondi Podiatry at Bondi Junction, New South Wales.
Some would say she is a little crazy, but I think she is an inspiration and is an example of what is possible when you put your mind to it.
On this episode we also discuss:
- Why her grades at university improved. Her mum-brain became her superpower.
- The benefits of planning.
- Asking for help and building a support network.
- The importance of getting a balance between work and home.
"Not only did I except the situation of 2020, but I also took control of the situation and made the best of it".
Google Calendar
This is a brilliant tip on efficiency: Add everything you need to get done into your Google Calendar, and your goal is to move it forward and take action.
Don't wait for the next day, get it done now, therefore freeing up time for the future so you can enjoy life more.
“I like things being done yesterday, not tomorrow.”
Final Tip
Enjoy time with your family and your kids. Money is there to have a good life, not the other way around.
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During this 4-hour workshop, I will explain, step-by-step, how I took a small podiatry business with one consultation room from $0 to $402,000 in the first 12-months.
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