Episode 820: #BizTipFriday Edition: The 10 Agreements That My Future Self Would Force Me to Sign Before I Ever Started a Business
The Mind Your Business Podcast
Release Date: 05/01/2026
The Mind Your Business Podcast
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info_outlineIf I could send a message back in a time machine to my younger self starting out in business, I wouldn't waste time talking about what to do differently. Instead, I’d hand over a list of the non-negotiable agreements that transform a soul-sucking grind into an extraordinary life! In this #BizTipFriday edition of the podcast, I get real about the "10 Commandments" for entrepreneurs that ensure you stay 10 out of 10 happy, no matter what phase your business is in.
In this episode, you’ll learn why I view having fun as a daily discipline and how I’ve managed to stay in this game for 19 years without burning out. We’re diving deep into the art of detachment, the danger of the "Midas Touch" trap, and how to stop giving your power away to the critics sitting in the stands, plus much more.
It’s time to decouple your self-worth from your bank account and start choosing correctly from day one. Let’s look at the hard truths your future self wants you to know so you can build a business that serves your life, and not the other way around!
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In this episode you’ll hear:
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The 10 non-negotiable agreements I would send back in a time machine to my younger self to ensure I built a life I actually wanted to live
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Why I view having fun as a mandatory daily discipline and the reason I’ve been able to stay in this game for 19 years without burning out
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The danger of "white-knuckling" your way through the startup phase and the way I learned to move everything off my plate in order to find true freedom
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How I transmute every stumble into a roadmap for my students and the specific mindset shift I use to make failure virtually impossible
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The catalyst for massive growth and how I balance big, crazy goals with a level of detachment that allows the universe to take the lead
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How I embody authority energy and demonstrate expertise without falling into the ego traps that I've seen topple so many influencers
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The "Midas Touch" trap I experienced and why I had to decouple my self-worth from my bank account
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How and why I stopped giving my power away to the critics in the stands years ago
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