Episode 298: Minds Aligned - How Your Closest Connections Define Your Success
Release Date: 08/15/2024
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info_outlineFlute 360 | Episode 298: “Minds Aligned - How Your Closest Connections Define Your Success”
In Episode 298 of Flute 360, Dr. Heidi Kay Begay delves into how your closest connections profoundly influence your success as a flutist and entrepreneur. She discusses the concept that you are the average of the five people you spend the most time with, a notion popularized by Jim Rohn.
Dr. Begay shares personal stories that highlight the importance of surrounding yourself with individuals who inspire and support your goals. Whether you’re striving to excel in flute performance, build a thriving flute studio, or grow your flute business, the company you keep can shape your journey. This episode offers valuable insights for anyone serious about advancing their flute career.
Main Points:
- Influence of Your Inner Circle: The people you spend the most time with can greatly impact your success. Dr. Begay explains how surrounding yourself with positive, successful individuals can normalize success in your own life.
- Full Circle Moments: Dr. Begay shares a personal story about co-exhibiting at the NFA 2024 convention with long-time friends and how their influence helped shape her entrepreneurial journey.
- Building a Supportive Network: Whether you're aiming to become an orchestral flutist, establish a flute studio, or start a flute business, Dr. Begay encourages you to be intentional about who you let into your inner circle. Surround yourself with those who not only talk the talk but walk the walk.
- Practical Tips: Start a mastermind group with like-minded individuals who share your goals. Engage with people who are actively pursuing their dreams, as their actions, mindset, and successes will start to rub off on you.
- The Power of the Flute 360 Accelerator Program: Participants in the Flute 360 Accelerator program are seeing real success by surrounding themselves with peers who inspire and challenge them. Dr. Begay highlights how these individuals are transforming their careers by mirroring the successes they see in the group.
Call to Action:
Ready to take your flute career to the next level? Surround yourself with the right people and start seeing real change. Join the Flute 360 Accelerator program today!
For the rest of August 2024, you can get a free 30-day trial and access over 25 videos, plus special guest sessions to support your personal, artistic, and business growth. Don’t miss this once-a-year opportunity—sign up now at heidikaybegay.com or email Dr. Heidi Kay Begay directly at [email protected].
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